KØBN launches RA / SUN: A Collection Inspired by Life Along the Nile
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Købn unveils RA / SUN, a new collection inspired by the romance of life along the Nile and a world shaped by sun, water,
and the slow passage of time.
Drawing on the tactile beauty of everyday moments, RA / SUN reflects the warmth of sun-baked stone, shifting desert sands, faded architecture, and the luminous glow of late afternoon light on water. An ode to elemental living, the collection explores the towel as an intimate part of daily ritual — wrapped around the body after bathing, carried beneath the sun, and softened over time by water, warmth, and wear.
Moving effortlessly between rest, travel, and retreat, each piece becomes woven into the rhythm of living.
At the heart of the collection is an exploration of bathing and restoration as acts of pause and renewal. Inspired by ancient Egyptian bathing traditions and the enduring relationship between heat and water, RA / SUN evokes moments of cooling the body after long afternoons in the sun, retreating into stillness, and drifting slowly between indoors and out.
This season introduces Tahini, a tonal earth hue inspired by mineral landscapes and sunlit terrain, alongside the return of Clay — a warm, enduring shade drawn from desert dust, terracotta, and weathered Egyptian stone. Together, these colours create softened layers of warmth that ground the collection in a quiet materiality.
Captured through an editorial lens, the campaign imagery lingers on sculptural drape, natural folds, and the subtle movement of fabric through light and air. Lightweight, absorbent, and woven for fluid living, Købn's signature towels and bath mats are designed to transition seamlessly between bathroom, beach, poolside, and travel.
Designed in Melbourne and ethically woven in Denizli, Turkey, each piece is certified Made in Green by OEKO-TEX®, reflecting Købn's commitment to transparency, responsible production, and enduring quality.
Founded by Melbourne-based designer and textile specialist Sophie Matson, Købn creates thoughtfully designed textiles that celebrate everyday rituals through considered colour, craftsmanship, and versatility.
RA / SUN invites a slower rhythm of living — one shaped by light, water, and the enduring beauty of objects intended to be lived with over time.
About Købn
Founded in 2017, Købn is an Australian lifestyle brand creating thoughtfully designed towels, bath mats, and accessories for indoor and outdoor living. Designed in Melbourne and woven in Turkey, Købn's collections are recognised for their distinctive colour palettes, reversible construction, and commitment to quality, sustainability, and timeless design.
HIGH RES IMAGERY OF THE RA/SUN COLLECTION
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