The piece that started it all
Meet the ottoman
This is the piece that started it all. It is a full sized burger you can actually rest your feet on. Every ottoman is built around 2 upcycled tires, so it is sturdy, it stores your things, and it gives used tires a brand new life as art.

The details
- Size
- About 27 inches across.
- Height
- About 24 inches at the top of the bun.
- Storage
- The top bun lifts off and there is room inside.
- Base
- Built around 2 upcycled tires, strong enough to sit on.
- Made of
- Thousands of hand crocheted stitches.
- Award
- 3rd place, 2025 California State Fair Fiber Arts Competition.
- Maker
- Karina Blackwell.

Open it up
The top bun lifts off. Inside is real storage and the 2 upcycled tires that give the whole piece its strength. Stash blankets, books, or the things you would rather not see.
Gallery
Real photos of the real ottoman.








