Many years ago, Orna Lalo (www.ae-imports.com) started making things that made her happy. She created handmade designs inspired by fun and light that are unique, bold and uplifting. The material she uses is a high quality resin which is selected for its light weight durability and versatility.
People ask Orna what inspires her creations. This is her answer. “It is all this, all the dresses I have wanted to wear. Everything I always wanted to be. My dream that one-day I will stand on a big stage and I’ll be a singer. When I design, I try to capture that feeling of longing”.
Orna turns everyday objects and memories into a designed piece, then another and another until an entire collection is created. Color plays a major role and combined with unique shapes and textures inspired by the beauty of nature, the outcome is an original form of artistic expression. The textural interplay of translucency and opaqueness and a daring range of colors bring to mind the innocence and optimism of childhood.
Over time Orna’s horizons have expanded as reflected in her dynamic creations. New designs are evolving and becoming part of the Lalo line. Orna is accompanied by a talented team, which has come together over the years.
Orna graduated in Art and Fashion Design from the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Israel and has been creating her designs for over 20 years. She is one of Israel’s most distinctive and imaginative artists. Starting from a small workshop in Israel, the company has expanded into a large production facility in Bulgaria providing employment for many people. A lot of the assembly is done piecemeal by woman who live in the surrounding villages, giving them an oportunity to care for their families while earning a living.
Orna Lalo’s designs can be found in museum and art gallery gift shops and clothing and gift boutiques around the world.
