Tinali
Rope-play
Rope-play
Tinali means “tied” in Tagalog. The chair is made of untreated Bamboo stalks and Sisal Rope which are both found locally. The chair’s handmade quality pays tribute to the craft traditions of the Philippines. It is meant to sit in porches to help one unwind.
The chair relies on the inherent strength of triangles for support. To highlight the triangulation of the structure, I ensured that each endpoint resulted in unique compositions. Filipino diagonal lashings are used to connect the Bamboo together to construct the supporting structure. To reinforce each endpoint, sheer lashings were used to connect two stalks at a time. The seat is made of chains from 1/4” thick Sisal Rope tied in figure eights. Sisal Twine interlaces the chains together to form the seat.
The chair’s angled back encourages the user to relax. Its low seat invites all types of persons to sit down. The chair’s openness allows for various feet placements – over the sides, legs stretched out in front or tucked under them. The seat cradles the body and cups around the user’s back and legs. The Tinali Chair evokes a sense of comfort and relaxation.
The chair relies on the inherent strength of triangles for support. To highlight the triangulation of the structure, I ensured that each endpoint resulted in unique compositions. Filipino diagonal lashings are used to connect the Bamboo together to construct the supporting structure. To reinforce each endpoint, sheer lashings were used to connect two stalks at a time. The seat is made of chains from 1/4” thick Sisal Rope tied in figure eights. Sisal Twine interlaces the chains together to form the seat.
The chair’s angled back encourages the user to relax. Its low seat invites all types of persons to sit down. The chair’s openness allows for various feet placements – over the sides, legs stretched out in front or tucked under them. The seat cradles the body and cups around the user’s back and legs. The Tinali Chair evokes a sense of comfort and relaxation.
