embroidered standing stone long board by trust in design
all images copyright samuel lehuédé for trust in design
‘menhir’ by french company ‘trust in design’ is a 9’’6’ longboard with an original shape – ideal for nose-riding enthusiasts. ‘menhir’ comes from the french word meaning ‘standing stone’ and the board is reminiscent of old pictures of pioneering riders, standing proudly next to their masterpiece. along with its unique form, the integration of an all-over mineral pattern, is embroidered directly into to structural textile of the board. the design of this piece makes thee surfboard look like a religious, totem object once again.
menhir longboar as a totem
image © samuel lehuede
longboard detail (fin)
image © samuel lehuede
embroidery details
image © samuel lehuede
fin detail
image © samuel lehuede
fin detail
image © samuel lehuede
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