NEW! January 2010
"Solar Flare" Vintage Scarf Art Quilt
C$830

For more photos and fuller description of this particular quilt, see Ouno's Etsy Shop

Note about our prices: The true cost of producing one of these quilts is reflected in the price. These top-quality, collectible vintage silk scarves take a very long time to amass, are often expensive, and take many days to sew in what is an extremely fiddly, painstaking process. The organic hemp backing is also a relatively expensive fibre, but long-lasting and worth the cost. There is no real way to cut corners either with materials or technique, so in order not to pay ourselves less than minimum wage, our prices have had to reflect actual costs.

This particular bedspread is painstakingly handmade from 16 beautiful collectible vintage scarves (all but 3 are silk - I only used some synthetic scarves because they were so amazing - they're by Vera and include the sun scarf at centre.

++++++++++3). The collection includes a total of six superb "Vera" scarves -- Vera Neumann was the undisputed master of geometric scarf design -- as well as collectible Christian Dior and other European scarves, all from the 1960s and 70s.

General information bout our vintage scarf art quilts:
Transform your bedroom. This is not a duvet cover and it's not designed to keep you warm at night - it's a work of art for your bed, a flat bed covering  to to produce a more decorative, finished, Wallpaper or Nest Magazine look.

Each handmade bedspread is unique. We collect the very best geometric vintage 1960s and 70s scarves (and sometimes older) for the first side - each scarf is like an abstract painting. This is the mod version of patchwork. The flip side is a sturdy, solid-tonehemp/cotton weave in a subtle, mod tone of palest sage/khaki - the look is like linen but more modern.

100% unisex.
Dry-cleaning is best - reputable cleaners do a great job (this is what we use - in Vancouver it costs about $30. A decorative quilt does not need to be cleaned often). You can also try handwashing with light agitation and then apply pressure between towels to get out most of the water, to prevent runs. Light iron - medium heat for the scarf side, a little hotter on the hemp. Polyester scarves can only tolerate
Approx 100" x 100"
100% handmade in Vancouver, BC

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SOLD
NEW August 2008
Amik Montreal '76 Olympics Quilt
Authentic vintage Olympic souvenir scarves with minimalist beaver motif

C$690

See this quilt on The Canadian Design Resource and in the "Cut Copy Paste" show at the Royal Ontario Museum.

We have been incorporating these Amik scarves into our regular bedspreads, but in honour of this year's Olympics we decided to make one entirely of amik scarves.
Reversible! Backing is pure white flat weave linen, very high quality.

SOLD.
Black Montreal '76 Olympics and Mod Geometric Vintage Scarf Art Quilt
C$780

For more photos and fuller description of this particular quilt, see Ouno's Etsy Shop

The vintage silk scarves on this particular bedspread are superb, including a rare orange and red on black Montreal '76 Olympics Beaver Scarf. Usually those souvenir scarves were red and blue on a white background - this one is more unusual. Montreal '76 was the last time the Olympics were cool - see
http://blog.ounodesign.com/2008/11/18/official-montreal-76-olympics-poster-that-would-never-pass-a-committee-now/

Yes, there will probably be beaver jokes. The scarf next to it is also relatively risque. Also collectible Halston, Echo, an Italian silk scarf, a Swiss silk scarf, and some unknowns, all from the 1960s and 70s.

100% unisex.
100" x 100"
100% handmade in Vancouver, BC

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SOLD.
Mod Wheels & Stripes Vintage Scarf Art Quilt
C$790

For more photos and fuller description of this particular quilt, see Ouno's Etsy Shop

The vintage silk scarves on this particular bedspread are superb, including 2 collectible "Vera" scarves, one Jean Patou from Paris, 3 named Italian designer scarves and some unknowns, all from the 1960s and 70s.

100% unisex.
Approx 90" x 90"
100% handmade in Vancouver, BC

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Vintage Ticking Reversible Bedspread
Queen size
NEW
Various striped traditional ticking fabrics pieced in a minimalist block style

C$325
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Vintage Scarf Quilts by Ouno Design
These unique bedspreads are always in production - check back regularly or contact us. New bedspreads will be added throughout August and September 2009.

At left: See this bedspread in Apartment Therapy and in Craft Magazine. (Sold).

About our vintage scarf art quilts:
Transform your bedroom. This is not a duvet cover and it's not designed to keep you warm at night - it's a work of art for your bed, a flat bed covering  to to produce a more decorative, finished, interesting look during the day, during parties. Your bedroom goes Wallpaper or Nest Magazine or The Selby at the same moment.

Each handmade bedspread is unique. We collect the very best geometric vintage 1960s and 70s scarves for the first side - each scarf is like an abstract painting. This is the mod version of patchwork. The scarves on this particular bedspread are superb, including 3 collectible "Vera" scarves, 2 of which are silk, and some excellent silk and acetate scarves from the 1960s and 70s.The flip side is a sturdy, solid-tonehemp/cotton weave in a subtle, mod tone of palest sage/khaki - the look is like linen but more modern.
100" x 100"

SOLD
"Space Forest" Vintage Scarf Bedspread
C$675

Note: this is the 3x3 grid version of our quilt, so it's somewhat smaller than our 4x4 version; it uses 30" scarves rather than 25". It fits nicely across the top of a queen size or even king size bed (shown here). It measures 87" x 93".

Handmade, machine-washable quilt or coverlet made from beautiful, geometric vintage scarves: 2 Christian Dior, 1 Pierre Cardin, 3 Vera, 1 vintage Swiss, 2 Pierre Balmain. The flip side is a solid-tone or tone-on-tone hemp/cotton sturdy weave for a totally reversible bedspread. This is the mod version of patchwork. The hemp is a subtle, mod tone of pale sage/khaki green.

Note: These scarves are vintage and therefore some of them may have imperfections including fading or minor dye runs, blurring of colour, mends, etc. that we have deemed acceptable and that we consider to be part of their beauty and that contribute to the whole.

SOLD Geometric Op-Art Vintage Scarf Bedspread

Exclusively available through The Souvenir Shop in Toronto's Gladstone Hotel

Handmade, machine-washable blanket made from beautiful, geometric vintage scarves from France, Italy, Canada and the USA. The flip side is a solid-tone or tone-on-tone hemp/cotton sturdy weave for a totally reversible bedspread. This is the mod version of patchwork. The hemp is a subtle, mod tone of pale sage/khaki green.
90" x 100"

SOLD
Montreal '76 Olympics Beaver Mascot Vintage Scarf Bedspread

This sturdy, handmade bedspread is made from 16 beautiful, vintage geometric scarves. It has a record 9 excellent "Vera" scarves, a Clifford Bond, an Echo, a couple of great unknowns, and a rare Montreal Olympics "Amik" souvenir scarf. This is the mod version of patchwork. The flip side is a solid-tone hemp/cotton weave for a totally reversible bedspread. The hemp/cotton is a subtle, mod tone called "Natural" - it's sage/ khaki.

Geometric Polyhedra Bedspread
- Prototype #2
SOLD

Exclusively available through The Souvenir Shop in Toronto's Gladstone Hotel

Handmade, machine-washable blanket made from beautiful, collectible vintage scarves from Canada, Europe and the USA, including a Ferragamo, a Ferreti and two "Vera" scarves. The flip side is a solid-tone or tone-on-tone hemp/cotton sturdy weave for a totally reversible bedspread. The hemp is a subtle, mod tone of pale sage/khaki green.

Exclusively available through The Souvenir Shop in Toronto's Gladstone Hotel

SOLD
This bedspread has recently been part of the "Swell: Future Friendly Design" exhibition of international sustainable design, and was also featured on Etsy.com's press gallery.
"Mod Circles and Squares" Vintage Scarf Bedspread

This particular bedspread is made from superb vintage geometric scarves from the 1960s and 70s including collectible Vera, Christian Dior and Givenchy pieces. The flip side is a sturdy, solid-tonehemp/cotton weave for a totally reversible bedspread. The hemp/ cotton is a subtle, mod tone of palest sage/khaki and works well with both traditional and modernist decor.

SOLD
A new Montreal '76 Olympics bedspread will be available shortly. Please inquire.
Montreal '76 Olympics Beaver Mascot Vintage Scarf Bedspread

Exclusively available through The Souvenir Shop in Toronto's Gladstone Hotel

Handmade, machine-washable blanket made from beautiful, vintage geometric scarves from Canada, France, Italy, Japan and the USA, including a rare Montreal Olympics "Amik" souvenir scarf and two "Vera" scarves. This is the mod version of patchwork. The flip side is a solid-tone hemp/cotton weave for a totally reversible bedspread. The hemp/cotton is a subtle, mod tone called "Natural" - it's sage or khaki.

SOLD
HANDMADE ASTRAKHAN RUG
5'x7' Astrakhan lamb area rug or wall-covering
USD $2500

Chic, stunning wall art or low-traffic area rug
Infinite detail and visual interest
Made from 6 best-quality vintage ladies' coats
100% genuine reclaimed lambskin on top surface
Hand-finished durable grey outdoor canvas backing
Rug is expertly hand-pieced
Luxurious, subtle, very soft on bare feet
Makes stunning wall covering for feature wall
Please see matching pillows - prices start at C$300, pillow price discounted if bought as set

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Snowfall Hanging Room Divider

*Temporarily discontinued due to supplier shortage*
Custom sizes: height from 5' - 20', width from 3' - 20' or longer

Prices start from C$250
Made from re-purposed, non-toxic, non-flammable synthetic military material
Ceiling-hung
Interior lighting can be added; inquire about custom prices
Currently available only through Ouno Design

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Window "Transparencies" by Diane Thorp - As Seen on Apartment Therapy
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Window-hung transparent screens by well-known weaver and fibre artist Diane Thorp
3 transparencies currently in stock.