Casa draws inspiration from the mashrabiya, that architectural screen fundamental to Oriental design, where Isabelle de Borchgrave explores the interplay between concealment and revelation, interior and exterior space. The pattern captures how light filters through these intricate lattices, casting luminous reflections that animate the surface. Her distinctive approach combines embroidery techniques with sisal-backed non-woven fabric, creating a wall covering that possesses an almost jewelled quality. The design celebrates a deep engagement with global cultures, travel and a meticulous attention to ornamental detail, positioning the mashrabiya as both protective threshold and artistic filter through which light and shadow dance.
