#2 PROLOG
The Prologue collection of decorative cushion covers relies on the combination of words and images featured on the textile, on the basic underlying idea of a product made to contextually evoke the bedtime story ritual.
The Prologue collection brings to life the metaphor of the cushion story depicting a newly read bedtime story. The product sheds light on our everyday moment of falling asleep, when we abandon the realm of the real for the kingdom of dreams, where once again – anything is possible. The authentic relationship between the carefully selected words and strong visuals kindles our emotions gently, but loudly enough to enrich any engulfing interior.
“Love is not a goose egg, but an ocean sweeter than gummy bears! So share this bliss like candies in view of the day when you’ll be able to call someone a honey of your own.”
The specific emotions awoken in that way are spurred by the narrative expression, carefully and tenderly selected texts written in Croatian and English. The short stories authored by Darija Šćukanec explore the same theme – love, but in different contexts.
“You are woven from the sweetest sweetness, sparks of light and tender hopes.”
The cushion covers are made from best quality Belgian linen. The textiles chosen and used by Maliq meet the initially established high quality functional, aesthetic and ethical criteria. The fabrics from European, carefully selected producers boast of outstanding quality, whereas the final product urges you to embrace comfort, peace and to take it easy. 
#2
The second story, which is a simple and picturesque combination of words, features a short extract from the author’s real life. She briefly abandons the ubiquitous clamor of thoughts, worries and obligations to pay her attention to a forgotten, often ignored ability – empathy, through indirect descriptions of Zagreb motives.
The author, using poetic and nearly provocative emotional assertions, brings the sins of her contemporaries into spotlight, illustrating how oftentimes by minding ourselves and our own needs we fail to see those otherwise left unseen by anyone.
“Danas mi se ne kima ljubazno, danas mi se malo toga da. Zadovoljit će me prizori u prolazu i činjenica da je petak.”
Linen cushion cover
#2 Prolog – story in Croatian
Dimensions: 40x60 cm
Fabric: 100% Belgian linen
Finishing: Tone on tone zipper (Italy)
Sewing: Social Cooperative Humana Nova
Print: Caspar Design
Design: Dijana Vojak Pokić, Maliq
Made in Croatia, EU
