Living Moments - N°2 Edition 2014

177 www.private-residences.net 7TaTYR 8ZXPY_^ the PVCmaterial which for many years has replac- ed the original wicker from which the beach chairs had previously been made. This is why nowadays flexible and woven plastic strips defy wind and rain. Preferably in white which merges wonderfully with the blue-white summer-fresh stripes of the upholstery. If you come to look through the materials of the Sylt-based manu- facturer you can browse through 200 various awning patterns. But until they can be used the joiner has to make the frame and small parts made of wood. They are then varnished and impregnated in the immersion basin to be weather-proof. After they are dried the chair weaver gets down to work, using about 500 metres of plastic strips until the chair is finished. After cutting the awning cloths and the measuring and upholstering of the seating, footrests and side parts, the chair can be put together. The entire procedure takes about eight to ten hours which accounts for the high price of the garden and terrace furniture which was actually invented for the beach. Willy Trautmann guarantees his hand-made “west coast models”, with embroidered Sylt logo, for a life of 25 years and more – even if they are outside throughout the year. “Sometimes, we also fulfil our customers special wishes”, the North Frisian reveals, while telling about extra wide models, a heating system in the seat, or built-in loudspeakers which emit the cries of seagulls and a rushing sound of the North Sea – for the true holiday feeling. And that, after all, is priceless. Fotos: Ferdinand Graf Luckner · Text: Brigitte Jurczyk Aus einem der über 200 verschiedenen Streifenstoffe wird später der Bezug genäht Later, the cover is sewn from more than 200 kinds of striped material Korbflechter Cemil Mogar ist schon seit 32 Jahren dabei Basket weaver, Cemil Mogar, has been with the company for 32 years. Svenja Trautmann legt gern selbst Hand an den Korb Svenja Trautmann loves to lend a hand in the basket making herself