The design studio's logo. It reads Swallo

 Swallo  is a London-based design studio committed to the transformative power of material research.

Our goal is to investigate, innovate, and reveal the extraordinary potential of humble materials.





 'GBO' is a jute rug series that creates patterns inspired by geographical lines and landscapes to unravel the aesthetic truth behind the fibers. By reintroducing this material through this lens we reveal it's untold layers where ecology, craft, and design converge to  produce a deluxe grade textile document.

Col.1  is an exploration of the geographical lines and regional landmarks in Igbo land (Eastern Nigeria) featured in a variety of local hues.




GBO. Col.1

An oval jute rug called Jiko II. The rug pattern mimics the confluence of the river Niger and Benue that meet at the bank in Onitsha, Eastern Nigeria. Jiko means hold together or confluence. An oval jute rug in blue and white sand.A jute rug called ALA that mimics the palm plantations in eastern Nigeria's Owerri state. This rug is designed by Kelechi Ejikeme for Swallo.