Tabi Rack, an innovative shoe rack by Palestinian designer, Sara Bokr, integrated worn garments into its design.
Inspired by Japan's traditional tabi shoes and the deconstructive style of Maison Margiela, this cylindrical piece featured an abstract silhouette of the tabi, supported by three legs and accented by a slit that mirrored the split-toe design. Curved doors revealed internal shelves, while the unfinished white paint gave it a punk-inspired, aged appearance.
An adjustable curtain made from chenille fuzzy cotton yarn allowed users to clean and polish their tabi shoes. Over time, the curtain would have developed a unique patina, to further enhance the rack's character.
With a rich history that spanned from socks to footwear, the tabi shoe embodied the essence of Dadaism, challenging societal norms and class distinctions in fashion.
Similarly, the Tabi Rack disrupted traditional furniture design by reinterpreting established norms. The result was a striking piece that captured the rebellious spirit of the tabi, blending disruption with integration.