Press Releases

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces an Update to the Lisa Kanning Collection

SEPTEMBER 2024 (TUALATIN, OR) – HARTMANN&FORBES, renowned for its natural, handwoven window and wallcoverings, is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated second collection in collaboration with Brooklyn-based interior designer Lisa Kanning. Following the success of their first collaboration, this new series features two innovative Woven-To-Size Grassweaves and two natural wallcoverings.

Inspired by the vibrant hues and natural beauty of the Greek Islands, Kanning’s latest designs blend intricate tones and materials, creating a dynamic fusion of nature and art. The collection exemplifies a sophisticated approach to decor, transcending conventional aesthetics with a unique interplay of textures and colors.

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KYMA — Inspired by the sculptural waves of Greece's Cycladic Islands, Kyma captures the Mediterranean's natural beauty in refined ramie. Handwoven on a jacquard loom, its rhythmic motif mimics the sea’s movement in a play of tone and texture that perfectly complements the Neptunia wallcovering.

NEPHELE — Drawing inspiration from celestial cloud formations, Nephele echoes the classical beauty of its mythological namesake. Jacquard-handloomed of renewable ramie, delicate threads create depth and texture as they twist and turn in a dreamy motif like billows drifting across the sky.

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NEPTUNIA — Neptunia captures the soft, swaying look of seagrass, reminiscent of the natural beauty of the Greek Islands. Embroidered on an earthy sisal ground, the intertwining patterns and gleaming tonal hues evoke the shifting movement and textural intricacy of these underwater plants.

DELOS — At once classic and contemporary, this elegant wallcovering design reimagines the ornate details of ancient Greek architecture. Intricately embroidered on a sisal ground, Delos conjures fluted Corinthian columns that anchor the design in a harmoniously balanced motif.

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces New In-House Designs for 2024

APRIL 2024 (TUALATIN, OREGON) – Hartmann&Forbes Spring 2024 Studio Collection of window and wall coverings weaves tranquility and beauty into every design, creating spaces that whisper of refuge, embrace harmony, and breathe restoration all through the gentle embrace of natural elements to create sanctuary by nature.

This season’s updates include:

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ETHEREAL (Color Update) – Woven by hand of sheer banana fiber, this series expresses a delicate sensibility in an array of natural colorways. Ethereal’s tonal, silky-soft fibers and natural sheen lend a light, refined look, while subtle, hand-tied knots add a hint of relaxed texture.

WOVEN-TO-SIZE GRASSWEAVE STUDIO CONCEPTS WINDOWCOVERING

KUTA – Traditional basketry from Bali’s Kuta Beach inspired this design. Hand-placed strands of vetiver set off with twisted yarn, woven with ramie rivulets, produce a richly textural landscape showcasing the fibers’ rustic quality and artisanal character.

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CLASSIC (Color Update) – An interior design classic, bamboo shades gently filter sunlight with low-key natural beauty. This design features slender-grained bamboo reeds in painted tones and a new natural.

MODERN (Color Update) – A handcrafted double warp updates this traditional weave to a clean contemporary aesthetic. Woven of sustainably sourced bamboo, this new design makes a crisp architectural statement.

GILAS – Rough-hewn bamboo splits in their natural state are artfully hand cross-threaded with a Mughal motif in creamy threads, creating a well-traveled aesthetic. This boldly textural design not only celebrates but elevates the imperfect beauty of natural materials.

CHIK VALANCE (Top Treatment) – Inspired by the traditional chik shade design that originated in India to keep rooms cool yet bright, this natural roll-up bamboo valance is accented with a hand-carved wooden pulley and Linen Hemp edge binding that is available in four natural colors

PERFORMANCE FABRIC – ECOWEAVE WINDOWCOVERING

ECO 101 TRANSLUCENT – Capturing the enduring charm and organic touch of linen in a high-performance fabric devoid of harmful chemicals and GREENGUARD Gold Certified. Airy, soft and subtly textured, the fabric beautifully filters the light and can be used on its own or layered with their range of natural woven shades.

ECO 102 TRANSLUCENT – Featuring a textural hand with dimensional slubs reminiscent of tree bark, ECO 102 performance fabric not only aesthetically pleases but also beautifully filters the light. Free of harmful chemicals and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, it’s available in warm and cool earth tones and can be used on its own or layered with their range of natural woven shades.

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CANYON – Drawing inspiration from the dramatic terrain of the American Southwest, Canyon’s combination of geometric forms conjures its towering mesas and expansive plains. Digitally printed on textural linen in a warm color palette.

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HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces an Update to the Max Humphrey Collection

MARCH 2024 (TUALATIN, OR) – HARTMANN&FORBES, maker of natural, handwoven window and wallcoverings, is proud to announce the launch of its second collaboration with Portland, Oregon based interior designer Max Humphrey. Coming off the success of their Fall 2021 Collection, the update adds two colorways to Humphrey’s Gingham grassweave windowcovering in addition to two new designs, Herringbone and Trees. All the designs within the collection celebrate modern Americana and offer a fresh take on classic prints and patterns rendered in Hartmann&Forbes’ handwoven natural textiles.

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Gingham (in two new colorways) — Humphrey reimagines this traditional gingham check as a versatile neutral in his collection. Its simple, medium-scale motif is loomed of natural ramie fibers, creating subtle variations in each square that soften the geometric grid and highlight its handcrafted quality. The weft fibers are dyed to match the warp, infusing the two-tone pattern with graphic impact and visual dimension.

Herringbone — Inspired by modern Americana and rustic alpine settings, this design is reminiscent of iconic camping blankets. Ramie is handwoven in a herringbone pattern that resembles miniature mountain peaks and rendered in an earthy tone-on-tone palette for visual depth and versatile style.

Trees — Humphrey’s yearlong road trip exploring America’s National Parks inspired this series. With a nod to nature, the tree motif is jacquard-handloomed of ramie in a forestry pine palette that brings the outdoors in. 

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces the Museum of Indian Arts + Culture Collection

MARCH 2024 (TUALATIN, OREGON) – Hartmann&Forbes, award winning maker of sustainable natural window and wall coverings, is honored to announce its collaboration with the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) for Spring 2024. Invited to view the Museum’s extensive textile, basketry, and pottery collections, Hartmann&Forbes selected four objects from which to reimagine in a range of modern windowcoverings. Each design is jacquard-handloomed and inspired by a different Native craft tradition: basketry, pottery, and weaving. This collaboration with the Museum pays homage to the natural materials and design motifs integral to the Hopi, Yurok, Diné (Navajo), and Pueblo peoples, and it is their hope that these interpretations honor the creative conversations between the maker and the objects. 

“As we collaborate with the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, an institution dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of artistic and cultural traditions of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest, our shared vision is melded into the fabric of a handwoven window covering collection—a testament to our mutual commitment to the pursuit of timeless beauty and meaningful connection,” explains Rebecca Welch, Director of Product Development. 

A portion of this collection’s proceeds supports MIAC and its mission.

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Starlight – The Starlight series reimagines a turn-of-the-century storage basket from California’s Yurok tribe. Jacquard-handloomed of ramie, the elemental motif evokes the timeless symbolism of a star-filled sky, serving as a guide for explorers and travelers alike.

Sky Ladder – Inspired by a 1940s Navajo wool saddle blanket, Sky Ladder is defined by a series of hexagonal shapes descending in vertical bands with delicate diamonds for artful detail. Jacquard-handloomed of ramie, its rich texture complements the tone-on-tone beauty, while the ladder-shaped motif symbolizes the rider’s journey along rivers and under the cloud-filled sky.

Waterlines – Waterlines draws inspiration from a 1977 Pueblo pottery jar made for carrying water. Woven of ramie on a jacquard-handloom, its geometric honeycomb pattern in a two-tone palette captures the elegant simplicity of interlocking circles formed when water swirls around river rocks. 

Passages – A 1960s Hopi woven bowl made of yucca leaves inspired Passages. Ramie is jacquard-handloomed in a rhythmic rectilinear pattern that draws references to the original conversation between the maker and the basket. The tactile weave softens the crisp geometry while evoking the intricate look of basketry.

HARTMANN&FORBES X ONE TREE PLANTED

JANUARY 2023 (Tualatin, OR) – Hartmann&Forbes, maker of luxurious natural windowcoverings, wallcoverings and textiles, announced that beginning in 2024, they will plant one tree for every order placed. In partnership with One Tree Planted, a renowned global reforestation non-profit organization, Hartmann&Forbes promises to make a lasting difference one tree at a time.

Recognized within the top 10 “100 Best Green Workplaces” in Oregon in 2023 for the third year in a row and appearing on the esteemed list for the last eleven years, Hartmann&Forbes continues to work diligently to reframe the context of responsible design by making products in ways that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. Passionately committed to drive change, the company continues to lead the industry and brainstorm ways they can reach the next level of sustainability. By cultivating unique natural fibers from well-managed ecosystems and weaving near the source, Hartmann&Forbes’ ensures authentic craftsmanship that leaves a smaller environmental footprint.

Additionally, the company started Project Green in 2005, a company-wide collaborative effort that empowers the entire staff to suggest and participate in ways to improve its sustainable workplace efforts. Project Green has led to numerous initiatives including the use of Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper, corporate recycling, a renewable energy program, carbon neutral deliveries, the use of recyclable shipping products and more.

To learn more about One Tree Planted visit https://onetreeplanted.org/

 

ABOUT ONE TREE PLANTEDABOUT ONE TREE PLANTED

One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. Reforestation helps to rebuild forests after fires and floods, provide jobs for social impact, and restore biodiversity. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

HARTMANN&FORBES NAMED TO TOP TEN OF “100 BEST GREEN WORKPLACES” IN OREGON FOR 2023

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This month, Oregon Business magazine named its 2023 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon, recognizing employers with best-in-class sustainable workplace practices. For the 3rd consecutive year, Hartmann&Forbes ranked within the Top 10 coming in at 7. Equally as impressive, this is the 11th consecutive year the company has been named to this esteemed list.

Hartmann&Forbes, maker of luxurious natural windowcoverings, wallcoverings and textiles, continues to work diligently to reframe the context of responsible design by making products in ways that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. Passionately committed to drive change within the industry, the company continues to lead the industry and brainstorm ways they can reach the next level of sustainability.

“Embedding sustainability in strategy is not only essential to a better future, but to one’s well-being. By infusing organic objects into our interior spaces, we can create a restorative human experience,” explains Michael Jones, Hartmann&Forbes Founder. “It's an honor and a privilege to be leading a company that is so intricately intertwined with our natural world and to be recognized for it.”

Handwoven and crafted with natural fibers including ramie, water hyacinth, and abaca fibers, each Hartmann&Forbes product begins with the careful examination and selection of premium natural fibers. By cultivating unique natural fibers from well-managed ecosystems and weaving near the source, they ensure authentic craftsmanship that leaves a smaller environmental footprint. The company crafts its products using natural materials and techniques that have low or no levels of VOC’s, minimizing the impact products have on indoor air quality. Additionally, each of Hartmann&Forbes natural products are designed and crafted using components that can be recycled, recrafted, or composted at the end of its lifecycle.

The company started Project Green in 2005, a company-wide collaborative effort that empowers the entire staff to suggest and participate in ways to improve its sustainable workplace efforts. Project green has led to numerous initiatives including the use of Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper, corporate recycling, a renewable energy program, carbon neutral deliveries, the use of recyclable shipping products and more.

Celebrating its 15th year and based on Oregon Business’ widely recognized 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon ranking, the 100 Best Green Workplaces come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, professional and business services, construction, and the nonprofit sector.

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces Grassweave Motifs Collection

MAY 2023 (TUALATIN, OREGON) – Hartmann&Forbes, award-winning maker of sustainable natural window and wall coverings announces new Grassweave Motifs Collection for Spring 2023. A visual representation of the concept of motifs, this collection deploys repeating decorative patterns to artfully express emotions and ideas. Ranging from the geometric and abstract to the botanical and traditional, these intricate designs are handwoven of natural fibers on a jacquard loom for rich color and texture and a calming, rhythmic effect. The collection includes two series of woven-to-size grassweaves, Canework and Pinisi, each offered in four colorways. 

Canework – Modeled after classic woven-cane chairs, this refined series is marked by a recurring geometric motif. The intricate design is jacquard-handloomed of natural banana fiber, crisscrossing the tonal ground in an elegant lattice pattern; the colors create contrast and visual dimension.

Pinisi – Traditional sailing vessels, known as pinisi, inspired this series, a modern take on traditional design. Jacquard-handloomed of ramie, Pinisi features a motif of the rigged boats in silhouette.

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces Update to J. Randall Powers Collection

MARCH 2023 (TUALATIN, OREGON) – Hartmann&Forbes, maker of sustainable natural window and wall coverings is proud to announce product additions to their collection with J. Randall Powers. Coming off the success of their Spring 2021 collaboration, the update includes one woven-to-size grassweave windowcovering and one natural wallcovering design in multiple colorways.

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Windsor – Corded French textiles inspired this transitional series by J. Randall Powers. Windsor’s tightly woven ramie ground is detailed with yarns that are individually twisted by hand into pencil lines. Their two-tone palette and horizontal relief offer a fresh take on a traditional striped design. 

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Morgan – J. Randall Powers drew inspiration for this series from his collection of Native American baskets. Marked by a refined zigzag pattern that’s gravure-printed in three natural tones on a jute-paper ground, the wallcovering delivers visual dimension and a touch of playful flair.

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces Amy Meier Natural Wallcovering

MARCH 2023 (TUALATIN, OREGON) – Renowned creator of sustainable natural window and wall coverings, Hartmann&Forbes is proud to announce the launch of a natural wallcovering in collaboration with Amy Meier, founder and principal designer of Rancho Santa Fe-based Amy Meier Design. Coming off the success of their Spring 2022 collaboration, the wallcovering complements her window covering series which fuses inspiration from Japanese design, the Bauhaus School, and traditional Korean cloth. 

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Framework – This sophisticated, yet soothing wallcovering is a contemporary nod to the traditional chogak bo or patchwork style of Korean Bojagi. Blocks of woven paper in varying sizes are hand-placed in a restrained linear architecture that can be custom arranged to create specific styles and ambiances.

HARTMANN&FORBES Introduces the Erinn V. Collection

MARCH 2023 (TUALATIN, OREGON) – Hartmann&Forbes, maker of sustainable natural window and wall coverings is proud to announce the launch of its first collection with Erinn V., founder and principal designer of the award-winning design firm Erinn V. Design Group, and ERINN V. furniture brand, as well as the visionary behind StyleRow. Adding to Hartmann&Forbes’ diverse portfolio of designs, the collection reflects her signature California style, and includes an assortment of weaves that are designed to be a very usable and livable “modern neutrals” collection.

“I love an open weave texture on windows.” explains Erinn V. “There is something very chic and beautiful to me in the feeling of a mesh-like texture in window coverings. Unexpected and yet so practical.”

The collection features three Woven-to-Size Grassweave windowcovering series.

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At Sea – Inspired by traditional fishing nets, At Sea features an open weave hand loomed from natural palm and ramie fibers. Rendered in a range of coastal hues, the design’s rhythmic, grid pattern gives the textural tableaux a sense of structure that suits formal and informal settings alike. 

Whitecaps – Evocative of waves breaking on the seashore, refined ramie is woven with richly dimensional ramie slubs that ebb and flow across the canvas, producing an artful, abstract pattern conjuring the look of cresting whitecaps.

Dockside – Drawing inspiration from picturesque docks found along the west coast, Dockside’s variegated stripes descend the relaxed ramie weave, evoking the profile of a pier and producing a play of texture and tension against the tonal, open ground. 

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