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Cologne: Katharina Wahl

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17.06.08

words Anna Bates

Katharina Wahl
This foam rug, decorated with life-size cakes, sweets and muffins, was also shown at D3. German designer Wahl made silicone moulds of five different treats, and then filled them with polyurethane foam. Although it resembles something from a dark Brothers Grimm fairytale, it could function very well as a spongy children’s play mat.

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