Every material carries a story — of origin, transformation, and intent. In the collectible design world, where material innovation meets craft, this story defines the soul of an object. Across galleries such as Side Gallery, Friedman Benda, and Galerie Philia, we see a growing fascination with process — with how materials are born, shaped, and given new meaning.
At PletoStudio, that story begins with the earth. Our proprietary Pleto Biocomposite™ is a living material made from clay, hemp fibers, cellulose, wood shavings, and eco-friendly glue. Each ingredient serves a purpose: clay gives body, hemp fibers add resilience, cellulose ensures lightness, and wood shavings provide warmth and organic tactility. Together, they form a sculptural blend that is both strong and poetic.
The making of Pleto Biocomposite™ is a meditative ritual rather than an industrial process. Every batch is mixed and shaped by hand — no machines, no molds. The material evolves slowly as it dries, absorbing traces of time, temperature, and the maker’s touch. Once hardened, it is carved, sanded, and finished to reveal layers of subtle texture — reminiscent of sediment, stone, or bone.
This is handcrafted modernism — a philosophy that values the journey as much as the result. It reflects the global movement seen in collectible spaces such as Functional Art Gallery and Carpenters Workshop Gallery, where process itself becomes a form of art.
To us, the making of Pleto Biocomposite™ is not just production — it is collaboration with nature. We do not control the material; we guide it. Each piece becomes a physical dialogue between intention and unpredictability, between human design and the quiet intelligence of earth.
