Folk chorales from south of Sweden

Services

Illustration

Graphic design

Typography

Credits

Old tapestry pictures from Unnaryds Bonadsmuseum

We got a generous amount of freedom in designing this book, which took the authors 20+ years of research. With a lot of patience, they collected these old folk songs from southern Sweden that probably otherwise be lost to time. Greatly inspired, we dived deep into the archives to find time-accurate tapestries and patterns on which these illustrations are based. We went for a black-and-white theme to not compete with the actual chorals, as we knew this book was meant to be used. The same goes for the typography and layout to maximize readability.

Book designed by Studio Poi
Full spread from book designed by Studio Poi
Full spread from book designed by Studio Poi
Closeup from book designed by Studio Poi
Antique textile illustration
Original illustration by Studio Poi
Inside pattern from book designed by Studio Poi
Spread from book designed by Studio Poi
Book cover illustration by Studio Poi
Spread from book designed by Studio Poi
Book spine designed by Studio Poi
Antique textile illustration