Barkroll Kitchen Roll Holder by Alessi

The “Barkroll” paper towel holder is manufactured at the plant in Crusinallo, Omegna. The process begins with cutting the sheet steel to size and perforating it with a laser; it is then shaped through several mechanical steps and finally welded. The paper towel holder is reminiscent of a tree’s bark: The perforated pattern echoes the grain and knots of wood, while the cylindrical shape evokes the structure of a tree trunk. The result is a poetic yet functional object that—as its designers emphasize—reminds us every time a sheet is torn off that paper is made from trees.