Calor, the Spanish word for heat, is a collection by Fango that draws on the pressing global issue of wildfires and forest degradation.
In Medellín, Colombia, the fique plant, a member of the Agavaceae family found across Latin America, has been identified as a promising ally against fire: its leaves have a high water concentration and act as a natural fire-resistant barrier, slowing wildfires and preserving vegetation.
Fique has long been part of Colombian culture, woven into traditional coffee sacks, carpets and fashion accessories. That craft produces a byproduct called residue oakum, which is repurposed as the main material of the Calor collection. Francisco Jaramillo’s project highlights the plant’s technical and aesthetic versatility in a series of 13 candle holders that symbolize a forest scarred by fire.
To make each piece, the residue oakum is turned into a dense mash, sculpted around various shapes for stability, and finished with a charcoal-based natural pigment.
Because the piece is made with natural fibers and pigments, color variations may occur.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 16x16x22cm (6x6x9'') |
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| Option | Large, Medium, Small |
| Piece Weight (kg) | 1 |
| Production Year | 2023 |
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| Design Class | Limited Editions |
| Number Of Pieces Created | 13 |
