Sarah Parkes creates unique knotted works that defy tradition, pushing macramé firmly into the present and the hand-crafted into high design. Wonder, integrity and timeless craftsmanship are at the core of Smalltown’s practice, and a belief that textural and tactile pieces can enrich our spaces.

For all enquiries please contact
sarah@smalltown.net.au

150 Lonsdale St Business Lounge

Feature ceiling artwork installation

Size:
11m x 8m
Rope:
Polyester rope
Image credit:
Jack Lovel

The Colour of Distance, Faux Gallery

Group exhibition

In this group show, four regional artists explore new meaning in their work as they translate change and investigate personal narratives of desire, longing, isolation and transformation.
Size:
Rope:
Polyester rope, house paint, re-purposed silage wrap
Image credit:
Lara Davies

Product

Net Hanging, Large & Small

Friendship knots create a netted trellis for your plant to grow over. Plant a climber to create a vertical garden or simply cascade foliage down from the pot, or both! All pieces are hand knotted and made to order in the Smalltown studio

Specifications

Material: 6mm polyester rope

Dimensions: Large-1800mm(H), Small-1300mm(H) x Dia variable

1.5m(L) suspension rope attached to top, to be tied off to fixing

Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White

Price

Large: $169.00, Small: $129.00

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(it's no) drama, Stasis

Collaboration on production Stasis with physical theatre ensemble (it's no) drama

Size:
Rope:
Image credit:
Lauren Murphy

Hyatt Regency Zephyr Bar, Sydney

Rooftop bar screen

Size:
11m x 2.4m
Rope:
polyester rope, stainless turnbuckles
Image credit:

Product

Assorted Pot Hangings

Plait, Hitch & Decorative styles

Specifications

Material: 6mm polyester rope

Dimensions:1800mm(H) x variable(Dia)

Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White

Price

Price: Plait:$130, Hitch:$170, Decorative:$190

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Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hotel foyer bar and dining area

Size:
2 x 11m(W) x 4.5m(H), 1 x 34m(W) x 1m(H)
Rope:
10 & 12mm polyester doublebraid rope
Image credit:
Rodrigo Vargas

Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney

Harbour Room

Size:
Pendant lights: up to 1200mm(Dia), Pot Hangings: 800mm(Dia)
Rope:
10 mm & 6mm poyester doublebraid rope
Image credit:
Scentre Group

Product

Basket Light

Add tactility, warmth and texture to your space. The Basket Light can be tilted to hang at different angles. Cluster together for a dynamic arrangement that casts a myriad of shadows at night.

Specifications

Material: 6mm braided polyester rope

Dimensions: 200mm(H) x 230mm(Dia)

Lamp holder: E27, plastic

Ceiling plate: included

LED Globe: Sold seperately, contact for spec sheet

Flex: 1.5m Italian braided cloth cord

Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White

Price

$239 AUD

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Convessa Concavo

Apartment Tower, Docklands, Australia

Size:
Size: Foyer 10m(W) x 3m(H) & Windows 2.5m(W) x 3m(H) (x2)
Rope:
Rope: 12mm & 6mm Braided polyester rope, black
Image credit:
Sean Fennessy

Mezz Restaurant

Chadstone Shopping Centre

Size:
2 x 4500mm(H) x 12000mm(L)
Rope:
12mm polyester doublebraid rope
Image credit:
Studio Y

Product

Basketball Net Hanging

This elongated, oversized basketball inspired net provides a trellis for your plants to climb and entwine

Specifications

Material: 6mm polyester rope, powder coated steel ring (8mm thickness)

Dimensions: 1600mm(H) x 300mm(Dia)

Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White

Price

$440.00

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Den Fair 2016

Kvadrat Maharam collaboration

Size:
8 x Screens varying sizes
Rope:
Kvadrat Divina fabric
Image credit:
Den Fair

Mr Kitly Exhibition

Self Help for Plants

We expect a lot from our plants ~ nourishment, clean air, beauty ~ and sometimes they need a little help. To be their best, to live up to their full potential. A crutch for a sagging limb, a net so they don't fall, a trellis to support their climb. Self Help introduces new works by Smalltown designed to give our plants a helping hand
Size:
Various
Rope:
6mm braided polyester
Image credit:
Elise Wilken

Product

Basket Hanging

An elegant and compact pot hanging. Dense, detailed knotting hides the plant with a simple handle for suspension. All pieces are hand crafted and made to order in the Smalltown studio

Specifications

Material: 6mm polyester rope

Dimensions: 760mm(H) x 240mm(Dia), Basket 200mm(H)

Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White

Price

$190.00

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Conservatorium, Olympic Park, Sydney

Cafe

Size:
Screen: 2800mm(H) x 3000mm(W), Tree: 2800mm(H) x1500mm(dia)
Rope:
6mm, 10mm & 12mm polyester double braid
Image credit:
Davenport Campbell

Airbnb Head Office, Sydney

Fractured Net Screen

Size:
3m(H) x 2.5m(W)
Rope:
10mm polyester double braid
Image credit:
Airbnb Australia, James Horan
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Publico, Sweden

Restaurant pendant lighting

Size:
2400mm(H) x 1200mm(Dia)
Rope:
6mm braided polyester
Image credit:
Smalltown

Light Space Yoga, Victoria

Entrance room divider

Size:
4000mm(W) x 280mm(H)
Rope:
12mm polyester double braid
Image credit:
Sage & Clare
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