The concept behind Taklob is all about illusion. Just as its name suggests, it alludes to covering a chair with a cloth. It features a contrast between the visual softness of the blanket-like form and the actual texture achieved by a fully-handwoven pattern, irregularly and thoughtfully following the sillhouette of a chair. Inspired from the traditional Binakol textile pattern from the Northern Philippines, the plaid-like pattern emphasizes the nuances of each warp and weft that creates a drape-like resemblance. To adapt to its organic form, Lampakanay rope (seagrass) is used for its flexibility and finish, pre-dyed to a charcoal ash color and bleached to a light beige color for a classic two-tone look. Contrary to the assumption of a chair under the drapes, a peek through the sides would reveal a hollow core — unveiling its skeletal frame of metal rods and tubes. The frame is bent and welded to follow the contours of a blanket, further highlighting the illusion of both form and texture.