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17–22 April 2012Galleria Giacomo Manoukian Noseda
Piazza San Simpliciano 2Angolo Piazza Paolo VI20121 Milan, Italy
C A T A L O G U E
ORGAN I S E D B Y
S U P PO R T E D B Y
A SPECIAL EXHIBITION
COVER MagazineCOVER: Modern Carpets & Textiles for Interiors isan international quarterly focused on the bestcarpets and textiles being designed and madetoday. COVER: Modern Carpets & Textiles forInteriors highlights market trends, innovations andthe creative process in the modern carpet andtextile industry.
HALI MagazineHALI, the world leader in its field, is an internationalquarterly magazine of exceptional style, brimmingwith information about the textile arts of all culturesand periods. It is essential reading for the amateurand the connoisseur alike. HALI plays a pivotal rolein the field of carpets and textiles, leading trends,tastes and opinions as well as promoting thebusiness. www.hali.com
STEPFounded in 1995, Label STEP is committed toimproving the working and living conditions ofcarpet weavers and fights abusive child labour. Italso promotes environmentally friendly productionmethods.The Label STEP philosophy is based on theprinciples of corporate social responsibility.www.label-step.org
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FORZA TAPPETI:THE RUG REVOLUTION17–22 April 2012
ORGAN I S E D B Y
S U P PO R T E D B Y
COVER’s first exhibition will do exactly whatthe magazine does in print: promote the bestand most original handmade contemporarydesign carpets being made today. The showwill take place in Galleria GiacomoManoukian Noseda in the Brera DesignDistrict at the heart of the Fuori Salone.
Until now Milan Design Week has not felt thefull impact of the recent revolution in rugdesign; a revolution that COVER willhighlight and celebrate in this first curatedshow. All of the invited participants areacknowledged leaders in contemporarydesign carpets and represent the leadingedge in this dynamic field that isrevolutionising not only the way that rugs aremade and designed but also the way thatthey are viewed by the public and used bydesigners within interiors.
Galleria GiacomoManoukian NosedaThe Galleria Giacomo ManoukianNoseda is in the Brera Design Districtat the heart of the Fuori Salone, hometo the famous cutting-edge gallery showsin the city centre that represent the realheartbeat of Milan’s Design Week.
During Milan Design Week the gallerywill be completely given over to thedisplay of contemporary designcarpets that make up the ground-breaking exhibition.
Please come and join the Revolutionat the opening night preview:16 April 18:30-22:00
Galleria Giacomo ManoukianNoseda, Piazza San Simpliciano 2,Angolo Piazza Paolo VI,20121 Milan, Italy
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06Amadi CarpetsWhat the West Hollywood-based Ahmadi family don'tknow about producing thehighest quality rugs is notworth knowing. AmadiCarpets is responsible formaking in Afghanistan someof the finest weavings beingmade today. With sixty yearsof experience in therug industry the family teammanage to stay ahead ofthe in-crowd; the Amadi'sstunning ikat design rugcollection appeared wellahead of the current ikatcraze in interior design,proving that the company arenot just an authority but alsoan innovator and trend-setter.amadicarpets.com
15Deirdre DysonWith a showroom basedon London's exclusive KingsRoad, Deirdre Dyson is oneof the city's most elite carpetdesigners. Her much-lovedbutterfly designs, includingthe wonderful ButterflyCollection, have become aniconic series within the UK'scontemporary design industry.The Farfalla rug, which Dysonwill be showing in Milan, isone from this importantcollection, a semi-abstractand typically clear-linedinterpretation of a butterfly'swing, offering a perfectlybalanced artwork for anystylish modern interior acrossthe globe.deirdredyson.com
16Hossein RezvaniGerman rug designer HosseinRezvani appeared on thecontemporary rug scene nomore than two years ago buthas managed to take themarket by storm with hisbrilliant Persia ReinventedCollection and his designswhich rework classic patternsinto unique pieces for thefloor. Rezvani’s aim to“reinterpret the old traditionof carpet weaving for themodern 21st century” hassucceeded with designs suchas Tabriz (above) andBakhtiar, two Persian rugswhich give classical designa twist for the 21st centurycarpet market.hosseinrezvani.com
14Chevalier éditionLaunched in 2008 byCamille Chevalier, the Paris-based carpet Chevalierédition has achieved severalremarkable collections of rugs– many of which are limitededitions – with some of theworld’s most sought-afterfigures in design and the arts.Patricia Urquiola, DanielBuren, Martin Margiela andJurgen Bey are just some ofthe names who have chosento work with this dynamiccompany. Chevalier’s latestcollection of carpets includesthe fun and very flexibleTresse rug designed byFrench furniture designerSamuel Accoceberry.chevalier-edition.com
12Creative MattersCanadian rug companyCreative Matters makesa remarkable team, whoproduce some of the world’smost unique rug designs.With the company’srecognisable colour paletteand style of patternation,Creative Matters have builtup an extensive portfolio ofrugs. The latest designs, TheArt Day Collection, come outof an inspired series of artdays held at the company’sToronto studios. From thesecreative sojournsa vast array of exciting workhas developed and will beshown at the Rug Revolutionshow in Milan.creativemattersinc. com
18Diacasan EditionThe Paris firm DiacasanEdition make, under thedirection of its ownerSandrine Demas, carpets for,and by, some of the world’selite design firms including theiconic Italian brandCappellini. By matchingtechnical expertise with a flairfor colour and bold design,the firm have a recognisableand much admired aesthetic.The innovative approach todesign and collaboration isshown by the Alnoorcollection that combinesviscose pile with a flatwovenground to stunning effect andincludes the wonderful Point-de-Croix rug.diacasan-edition.com
09Bó HamsaAt Domotex in January 2012Julia Gèsine Stefan launchedher first stylish rug collectionwith established Hamburgcarpet dealer MohammadKazem Haghnegahdar ofModam GmbH. The BóHamsa label unites her bold,modern designs withtraditional knotting techniquesand in just three months shehas carved out a distinctivesignature style of her own. Thebright colouration and strikingforms give Stefan’s take ontraditional nomadic patternsan international avant-gardevoice, and the artistic handof the young designer clearlyshines through in the designs.bohamsa.com
10Christopher FarrOne of the world’s firstproducers of contemporarydesign carpets, ChristopherFarr and partner MatthewBourne began the companyback in 1988, whencontemporary design rugswere virtually unknown. Overthe years Farr has producedrugs from the designs of someof the world’s leading artistsand designers, an idea thatthe company pioneered. TheCave Rug by Gavin Turk wasrecently acquired by Istanbul’sElgiz Museum ofContemporary Art for theirpermanent collection, provingthat a rug can be viewed asa piece of art.christopherfarr.com
08BerekethalıThe current international trendfor overdyed and patchworkrugs, which has taken therug market by storm in thelast few years and shows nosigns of abating, owes itsexistence to one man:Celaladdin Vardarsuyu ofIstanbul-based rug companyBerekethali. Trend-settingVardarsuyu works withantique and vintage rugs tonot only to breathe new lifeinto them but also to createhighly desirablecontemporary carpets hecalls Reformed Weavings,which are being snapped upacross the globe for design-conscious interior spaces.berekethali.com
INDEX OF EXHIBITORS
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07AngeloBelgian company Angelo,founded by Fiona DeWitte13 years ago, has earned itsexcellent reputation within theinternational rug industrythrough the firm’s innovativespirit, its creativity and itsunique rugs. Indeed, Angelois very active on thecontemporary carpet marketand the firm’s designs presenta comprehensive range ofhandwoven, hand-tufted andhandknotted rugs in a vastarray of designs. DeWitte ispassionate about interiordecoration. She not only takesnote of the latest trends butalso allows her imaginationto run free when designing.angelorugs.com
19Jan KathFor the most innovativecontemporary carpets look nofurther than Germany’s JanKath, a respected rug trend-setter on the internationalstage. Kath’s unique designscombine the best of century-old traditions and today’sunderground cultures usingtechniques that take theancient art of weaving andturn it on its head. Kath’s newClown series conceived byKyle Clarkson, his businesspartner in New York whereKath has recently opened hisfirst US showroom, debuted atDOMOTEX HANNOVER in2012 and illustrate the workof an unknown graffiti artist.jan-kath.de
20Knots RugsWith a distinctive style of itsown which exudes boldcolour and dynamic pattern,Knots Rugs has grown intoone of the most important rugdesigners and retailers inLondon today. The companyrecently moved into a newKings Road showroom alongwith the distinguished Italianbrand Missoni Home. Thedevelopment of the KnotsRugs’ style is blossomingunder the company’s newestand quickly expandingcollection English Eccentrics –from which Country Gardenand English Rose are taken –an anthology of boldEnglishness and wild glamour.knotsrugs.co.uk
28Warp & WeftFounded by MichaelMandapati in New York Cityin 2001, Warp & Weft isdedicated to providing thebest quality rugs for interiordesigners throughout theworld. The firm hasestablished a reputation forthe remarkable quality of itsrugs and the aesthetic eye ofits owner, who designs manyof the rugs himself, resulting inrugs of unique character andtexture. Understanding howto find the perfect rug foreach and every space hascreated a design studio thatfew firms can match and inrugs like wool and silkVerona Ice Blue.warpandweft. com
30ZollanvariZollanvari are one of theworld’s biggest and mostinfluential rug companies.Having been trading innomadic carpets since theearly 1900s the family havebeen instrumental in the risingglobal appreciation oftraditional Persian nomadicweaves. Gabbehs havebecome the company’strademark and Zollanvari’soutstanding examples haveinfluenced collectionsworldwide. Under thestewardship of RezaZollanvari the companycontinue to develop newconcepts in pile andflatweave and embroidery.zollanvari.com
22Luke IrwinSince 2003, Luke Irwin hascarved a niche for hiscompany vision in the highend design market in the UKwith his award-winningdesigns. His rugs oftenappear in leading lifestyleand interiors magazinesdemonstrating the popularityand versatility of his portfolio,ranging in designs fromanimals and crop circlesthrough to dissolving ikatpatterns and eye-dazzlinggeometrics. He offers fromhis Chelsea gallery bothindividual rugs and abespoke design service forthe professional buyer or theprivate customer.lukeirwin.com
27Werner WeberFor over 40 years, WernerWeber has been at theforefront of promoting thetribal weavings of Iran as art,to be considered alongsidethe works of some of the20th century masters suchas Joseph Albers and MarkRothko. The clarity of coloursand minimalist designs of hiscurrent flatweave collectionare directly inspired by theold weavings of Iran’sMazandaran region, ofwhich he owns the world’slargest collection and whichwere the subject of his recentpublication UndiscoveredMinimalism by Iran’s foremostartist Parviz Tanavoli.wernerweber.com
26ThekoThe German firm Theo Kellerhas been making interiorproducts for over sixty years,and its carpet brand Theko isrecognised throughout Europefor it versatility and variety.Through its six brandedranges, the company offersrugs in different styles andfrom various different weavingnations that can be used inevery possible setting, fromkids’ rooms through tocontemporary interiors. Thesize of the company’s outputmeans that great emphasis isput on innovation andexperimenting with designideas long before the rest ofthe industry.theko-collection.com
24Stile BKStile BK designer BehrouzKolahi is first and foremostan artist and this attitude is apowerful component in all ofthe company’s work. Inspiredby Renaissance portraitureand Virginia Woolf'scelebrated writings, Stile BK’slatest powerful collectionRinascimento. A Room ofOne's Own illustrates howa rug can define an intimatespace using the femaleimage. From this seriesScapigliata has theaccompanying text: ‘Whoshall measure the heat andviolence of the poet’s heartwhen caught and tangledin a woman’s body?’stilebk.it
25Top FloorDesigner and owner ofLondon-based Top Floor, EstiBarnes has an inimitablestyle all of her own, whichhas provided the firm withthe excellent reputation it hasgained since she began in1998. Multiple awardwinner Barnes producesrugs with an understatedexuberant style, often with anastonishingly articulated useof carved pile, which givesher designs life and depth.Top Floor’s new rug EsquireEvolution uses both carvedpile and graduatedcolouration to create aremarkably sculpturalaesthetic, subtle yet dramatic.topfloorrugs.com
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The Ahmadi family understand wellwhat elements leading interiordesigners look for in the highest qualityhandmade carpets by virtue of theirlong experience of making carpets intheir native Afghanistan and throughtheir successful retail store in LosAngeles. The company’s IkatCollection pre-empted the worldwidetrend for the Central Asian textilepattern, and the firm’s recolouring andrescaling of these design continue toset the standard for these transitionalweavings that combine the bestqualities of the traditional and thecontemporary, not unlike the familythemselves.
Ikat rug, Ikat Collection, 2.44 x 3.05m, wool.Available in custom sizes and colours
Amadi Carpets408 North Robertson BoulevardWest Hollywood,California 90048-1734, USAT: +1 (310) 659 5353F: +1 (310) 652 [email protected]
AMADI CARPETS
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ANGELO
Angelo’s Fiona DeWitte designs rugswith not just the latest trends in mindbut also a large amount ofimagination. The company’s new2012 collection includes Swing, anoriginal rug with a lot of personality.The vibrant colour and bold design isboth eye-catching and highly unique.What looks like sound waves invarious frequencies dramaticallydominates the design in a loud brightblue, creating a very contemporaryand innovative rug.
S019-53, Swing Collection, 1.70 x 2.40m, NewZealand wool and viscose, handknotted.Available in three colourways and various sizes.All designs can be fully customised
AngeloSchuttersstraat 3 C8500 KortrijkBelgiumT: + 32 (0) 56 206 106F: +32 (0) 56 206 [email protected]
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The vernacular weaving traditions ofAnatolia provide an endless supply ofinspiration for the design team ofIstanbul-based Bereket, one of themost innovative weaving ateliers in theworld. This rug uses the soft wool usedin old Anatolian weavings that hasbeen replied and repurposed tocreate this subtle and vibrantcomposition.
Sound of Silence, Reformed WeavingsCollection, 2.51 x 3.69m, recycled wool pile.Available for order in various sizes
Bereket Halicilik LtdPeykhane Caddesi, Üçler Sok No 8Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400TurkeyT: +90 212 518 2495F: +90 212 638 [email protected]
BEREKETHALI
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Inspired by the designs from MbutuPygmies of the Congo and combinedwith techniques of the ‘Boucherite’Berber carpets of Morocco BóHamsa’s Inchaallah Collection reflectscompany designer Julia GèsineStefan’s fascination with fashion, craftand tribal textiles. The craftsmanshipof Modam’s weavers in Nepal andthe individuality of Stefan’s designs,plus their sustainability makes BóHamsa’s rugs an important addition tothe market. Tibetan wool, Chinese silk,and hemp are used to give the besttactile qualities and also an addeddepth to the colour and finish of therug surface.
Skywalker, Inchaallah Collection, 1.70 x 2.40m,60 % silk, 40% wool and hemp, 100.000knots/m2, handknotted. Availble in any colour,size or material combination
Bó Hamsaby Modam GmbHBrook 6D-20457 HamburgGermanyT: +49 (0)40 36 09 11 20/[email protected]óhamsa.com
BÓ HAMSA
CHRISTOPHER FARR
Jorge Pardo, born inHavana, Cuba in1963, emigrated tothe United Statesin1969. Pardo hasexhibited in numerousinternational groupexhibitions, including'reading room' atBoijmans vanBeuningen MuseumRotterdam in 1996,'Pier' in the 1997Skulptur Projekte inMünster, and in1998 '4166 seaview lane 'atMuseum ofContemporary Art,Los Angeles.
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Gavin Turk (born 1967) came toprominence during the 1990s as partof a group of British artists who wenton to stage the important ‘Sensation’exhibition at the Royal Academy in1999. This rug is taken from theplaque he made based on those seenon the facades of London houses ofdistinguished former residents. Whenasked by Christopher Farr to extendhis repertoire to rugs he chose thisnow iconic image. Edition 1/5 is inthe Collection of the British Council,London, UK.
Cave Rug by Gavin Turk, 2001, 2.45mdiameter, handknotted wool on cotton. Limitededition 3/5
Facing page: Untitled by Jorge Pardo, 2011,2.85 x 3.06m, handknotted silk. Limitededition 1/5
Christopher Farr6 Burnsall StreetLondon SW3 3ST, UKT: +44 (0)207 349 0888F: +44 (0)207 349 [email protected]
photocredit:UmaJovitaValaityte
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CREATIVE MATTERS
“In our office we canget too accustomedto using the computerto create design so itwas refreshing toreturn to our rootsand pick up apaintbrush. In 2011we decided to take afresh approach byhosting a series of‘Art Days’ at ourstudio in Toronto. Wechose to flex ourartistic musclesgetting the entireteam involved inintensive three hoursessions of gesturalpainting, drawing,printmaking, collageand photography.From these sessionsthe Art DayCollection evolved.”
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“The Aerial Collection is one of ouroriginal and award-winningcollections, focusing on powerfuland elemental aspects such as theharmony between fire and ice. Witha fluid and organic approach, thesedesigns are timeless and transitional,balancing a wide range of designaesthetics. The Aerial Collectiontakes on new heights, with both itsexciting modern designs and inspiredcolour palettes.”
Scratch Frost, The Aerial Collection, 2.44 x3.05m, handspun Tibetan wool with pureChinese silk, 100.000 knots/m2, 4mm cut pileconstruction, handknotted in Nepal. Customcolours and sizes available
Facing page: #123 Platinum, The Art DayCollection, 2.44 x 3.05m, handspun Tibetanwool with pure Chinese silk, 100.000 knots/m2,4mm cut pile construction, handknotted inNepal. Custom colours and sizes available
Creative Matters Inc532 Annette Street, TorontoOntario, M6S 2C2CanadaT: +1 416 934 9771F: +1 416 934 [email protected]
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The versatile Tresse rug can beproduced in numerous formats andcolours and can be used asinterconnected multiples, to suit anyinterior space. With his experienceas a designer and design managerfor various well-known studios inMilan and Paris, Tresse creatorSamuel Accoceberry founded hisown studio in Paris in 2006. Hiswork seeks to assert an intrinsicsimplicity, in respect of know-howand materials.
Tresse by Samuel Accoceberry, Collection 2012,1.95 x 1.60m, 100% wool, 100.000 knots/m2.Available in various format and colours, and inwool and/or silk
Chevalier édition20 rue Saint Claude75003 ParisFranceT: +33 1 43 07 87 [email protected]
CHEVALIER ÉDITION
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Dyson's much-loved butterfly designs,including the Butterfly Collection, havebecome an iconic series within theUK's carpet design history. TheFarfalla rug is one from this importantcollection, a semi-abstract and clear-lined interpretation of a butterfly'swing, offering a perfectly balancedartwork for any stylish modern interior.All carpets are original Deirdre Dysondesigns and are made to order froma palette of over 2,000 colours usingwool and silk combinations.
Farfalla, Butterfly Collection, 1.70 x 2.40m,100.000 knots/m2, handknotted in Nepal. Allcarpets are hand cut pile and are lightly carvedfor detailing
Deirdre Dyson554 King’s RoadLondon SW6 2DZUKT: +44 (0)20 7384 4464F: +44 (0)20 7384 [email protected]
DEIRDRE DYSON
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HOSSEIN REZVANI
The Jade Orange rug comesfrom The Design Collection,which was designed by TinaNodes and Hossein Rezvani.This series of rugs comprisestop quality original designs,ideas that have never beenseen before. The carpets’innovative and individualcombinations of colour andpatterns are unique andmatchless.
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The Persia Reinvented Collectionreinterprets the classic Persian carpetcompletely. Ancient traditionalpatterns have been revised, creatinga-state-of-the-art modern classic butwith the woven quality of the finestPersian rugs.
Tabriz Grey, The Persia Reinvented Collection,2.96 x 2.01m, Persian superfine quality:1.000.000 knots/m2, made in Isfahan, Persiancork wool with natural silk. Also available in thePersian Premium Quality with 400.000knots/m2, Persian highland wool with naturalsilk. Available in blue and lilac colourways
Facing page: Jade Orange, The DesignCollection, designed by Tina Nodes and HosseinRezvani, 2.88 x 1.96m, Persian superfinequality: 1.000.000 knots/m2, made in Isfahan,Persian cork wool with natural silk. Alsoavailable in the Persian Premium Quality with400.000 knots/m2, Persian highland wool withnatural silk. Available in light green, brown,black and crème colourways
Hossein Rezvani Design OHGFuhlentwiete 1420355 HamburgGermanyT: +49 (0)40 18989672F: +49 (0)40 [email protected]
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A flashback to old techniques, allworks in the collection Alnoor forDiacasan Edition employ trompel’œil, with minimalist, geometric andeven kinetic codes. Between kilimand rugs, Alnoor’s designs are asubtle interplay of flatweave and pilerug. Equal importance is placed uponthe empty space as to the full. Alnooradds: “Each of my creations has ameaning. The result of a reflection onsemantics, my designs contain asymbolic message where hazarddoes not have its place.”
Point de Croix épice by Alnoor, Alnoor forDiacasan Edition Collection, 2.00 x 3.00m,cotton warp and weft, 100% vegetal silk,handknotted in Nepal. Available in twocolourways – épice or bleu, and in sizes (m):2.00 x 3.00 / 2.50 x 3.50 / 2.50 x 2.50 /3.00 x 4.00, (please consult us for custom sizes)
Diacasan Edition16 Rue Cardinet75017 ParisFranceT: +33 (0)1 55 65 00 45F: +33 (0)1 48 88 91 [email protected]
DIACASAN EDITION
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In a brief moment when nobody’slooking, usually in a matter of mereminutes, the walls of houses aresprayed with graffiti. People haveacknowledged for a long time that,more often than not, such graffiti is anexciting work of art, a powerfulexpression of the zeitgeist and themood of an entire generation – morethan mere smears of paint. In theClowns collection, Jan Kath has nowbrought the designs of an unknowngraffiti artist from New York City ontocarpets, raising the curtain on a newstage for street art. “I find inspirationfor my carpets whenever I’m travellingaround the world,” Kath explains.“I’m equally interested in century-oldtradition and the underground culturesof today. And I try to bring thesetogether. I’m fascinated by the powerand determination of graffiti artists.By transforming their creations intointricate craftwork, I can makepeople see their art in a new light.”
Clown 1, design by unknown graffiti artist,conceived by Kyle Clarkson, Clowns Collection,3.00 x 2.50m, wool and silk, 150.000 knots/m2
Jan Kath Design GmbHFriederikastraße 14844789 BochumGermanyT: +49 234 941 2344F: +49 234 941 [email protected]
JAN KATH
KNOTS RUGS
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The English Eccentrics Collection isthe first full in-house collection fromKnots Rugs and exemplifies exactlythe great skill and design abilities thatthe company’s design team are ableto achieve. This series refers to thepatterns and textures of old tapestrieswith a vintage feel but with awonderful modern twist. EnglishEccentrics is made up of four keypieces, the two bold florals CountryGarden and English Rose, plusModern Border and Brick, a designwhich was nominated for the highlysought-after Best Modern Collectionin the Carpet Design Awards 2012at Domotex in Hanover.
English Rose Blush, English Eccentrics Collection,2.50 x 3.00m, 70% Tibetan wool and nettle,30% Chinese silk,150 knot/inch2, handknottedTibetan rug produced in Nepal. Bespoke sizesand colourways to order
Facing page: Country Garden Pink , EnglishEccentrics Collection, 2.50 x 3.00m, 60%Tibetan wool, 40% Chinese silk, 150 knot/inch2, handknotted Tibetan rug produced inNepal. Bespoke sizes and colourways to order
Knots Rugs595 Kings RoadLondon SW6 2EL, UKT: +44 (0)20 7228 2424, 020 7471 4707F: + 44 (0)20 7228 [email protected]
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LUKE IRWIN
London-based rugdesigner Luke Irwin isbest known for hiscontemporarycreations, but hisrecently released IkatCollection capturesthe look and feel of acenturies-old tradition,crafted in wool andsilk that have beencoloured in thetraditional tie-dyemethod before beinghandwoven.
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This San Marco design is part of abrand new collection from Luke Irwin,which will debut at Decorex London inSeptember 2012. The collectioncomprises a series of 100% pure silkrugs, which have an aestheticpertaining to antique patternation andarchitecture. Making a merit out of theravages of time, this design isreminiscent of a well-worn and intricatestucco work.
San Marco, 1.80 x 2.89m, 100% silk. Each rugis handknotted to order and is available in anysize or colour. The rugs can be made in wool,silk and cashmere
Facing page: Ikat 8, Ikat Collection, 2.44 x3.05m, Persian handknotted wool and silk. Eachrug is handknotted to order and is available inany size or colour. The rugs can be made inwool, silk and cashmere
Luke Irwin22 Pimlico RoadLondon SW1W 8LJUKT: +44 (0)207 730 [email protected]
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Inspired by Renaissance portraitureand Virginia Woolf's celebratedcollection of writings, Rinascimento.A Room of One's Own is emblematicof how a rug can delimit an intimatespace within the home using thefemale figure. Every portrait is inspiredby a work by a celebrated OldMaster such as Leonardo, Ghirlandaioand Botticelli and each rug has a taleto tell; they captivate, they beguile,they evoke memories and emotionsand they forge a strong link betweenthis style of painting and the historyof fashion.
Scapigliata, Rinascimento. A Room of One'sOwn Collection, 2.10 x 2.80m, Tibetanhandknotted and handspun wool and silk oncotton warp, trimmed on two levels. Limitededition collection
Stile BK - Contemporary RugsVia Mazzini 52/f10123 TurinItalyT: +39 011 882467F: +39 011 [email protected]
STILE BK
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The highly acclaimed, multi-awardwinning Esquire rug by Top Floor isnow available in a dramatic newversion for 2012 called EsquireEvolution, which combines colourgradation with the iconic sculptedsurface of the original. In thisEvolution version, Esti plays withsubtle colour tones to exploit thedance of light across the crystal-inspired shapes and geometrictextures of the design theme. Theon-trend ‘ombre’ effect of graduatingtones is as much a signature of Esti’sinspired, imitable and distinctive styleas the 3D cut-pile effects embodied inthis super soft 100 % wool rug.
Esquire Evolution, 2.00 x 3.00m, 100% wool,cut-pile and graduating colour. Available to orderin any size and shape
Top Floor UK Ltd2/6 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre,London SW10 0XEUKT: +44 (0)20 7795 3333F: +44 (0)20 7351 [email protected]. topfloorrugs.com
TOP FLOOR
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This rug’s pattern depicts the Tibetandesigner Dawa’s, imaginedtopography of the ancient city ofLhasa in Tibet. The texture of thedesign is achieved though the mixingof particular knotting techniquescombined with varying materials inorder to achieve an attractive antiqueor vintage appearance.
Lhasa 50 by Dawa, One of a Kind Collection,2.50 x 3.00m, hand-carded Tibetan Highlandwool and handknotted silk. Limited edition of 1
ThekoLohackerstrasse 3044867 Bochum, GermanyT: +49 2327 308 320F: +49 2327 308 [email protected]
THEKO
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The movement created by the stripesthat run through every compositionalelement of this fine weaving typify thedynamism of the tribal inspiredweavings championed by WernerWeber. The changes in volume andtemperature of the stripes impart acontemporary sensibility to this kilimwhich belies the origin and inspirationof the design.
Noor kilim, 2.37 x 3.03m, wool, flatweave,woven in Iran
Werner WeberBlock I Freilagerstrasse 47CH - 8043 Zürich, SwitzerlandT: +41 44 492 47 47F: +41 44 491 21 [email protected]
WERNER WEBER
WARP & WEFT
Warp & Weft’snewest addition to itsModern Concepts 2Collection, Verona,takes inspiration fromthe works of the Artsand Crafts period,more specifically,William Morriswallpaper patterns.Oversized floralelements arereinterpreted toachieve a morecontemporary look.A tweed ofHimalayan wooland Indian mulberrysilk gives the rug avibrancy, depth andan elegant sheen.
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Fashion Institute of Technology studentCharlotte Rodiere won the 2nd Prizein Warp & Weft’s FIT Student RugDesign Competition 2011. Rodiere’sinspiration came from the aestheticeffects of a kaleidoscope and resultedin a bold pattern made of angularshapes and strong colours juxtaposedwith a neutral ground.The design hasbeen made to show in Milan and atNew York’s ICFF show in May 2012.
Verona Ice Blue, Modern Concepts 2 Collection,2.44 x 3.05m, Indian mulberry silk andHimalayan wool, 100 knots/inch2, handknottedin Nepal. Available in 9'x12', and in colourwayMocha, can be made to custom specs in anysize, colours, materials and construction
Facing page: Kaleidoscope by CharlotteRodiere, FIT student Rug Design CompetitionCollection, 1.83 x 2.74m, semi-worsted merinowool and twisted silk. Can be made to customspecs in any size, colours, materials andconstruction
Warp & Weft145 Madison AvenueNew YorkNY 10016, USAT: +1 212 481 4949F: +1 212 481 [email protected]
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The idea of Reload,by SoFar/SoNear,was to reproduce theoriginal architectureof a classic Persiancarpet, applyingsymbols from adifferent culturalbackground. First thestructure and thesymbols of a Persiancarpet wereinterpreted using amanual gesture andthen an iconicoriental pattern wasreplaced by aEuropean one. Thefinal design isreminiscent of thefascinatinggeometries of theMashrabiya, thetraditional orielwindows enclosedby carved wood.Reload can beassimilated to classicdesigns, but clearlyfeatures a morecontemporarypattern.
Baneh Kilims are woven into 40–50cm wide ribbons and finally stitchedtogether. Particular emphasis is placedon the elaboration of the weaveendings. The endings show a veryfinely woven ornament which is alsopartly woven into the kilim. The wooloriginates from the Iranian province ofKurdistan, and is handspun andhandplied. Exclusively naturalvegetable colours are used for dyeing.
Baneh Kilim, Square Collection, 1.38 x 2.27m,handspun wool. Available in different sizes
Facing page: Madrasa, Isfahan Collection(Reload), designed by SoFar/SoNear, 2.42 x3.06m, handspun wool. Available in differentcolours and sizes
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ZOLLANVARI
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The Update rugs from the IsfahanCollection, designed by SoFar/SoNear, Milan, revive the way inwhich classic designs are revised andinterpreted. In this case, the stylisticvalues and the symbols remain true tothe original but by disassembling theimage into ‘dots’ the viewer is unableto immediately identify the originalpicture. In both designs the originalimage is visible but it is the structurethat changes according to thedistance the carpet is looked at.
Dots by SoFar/SoNear, Isfahan Collection(Update), 1.94 x 3.10m, background inhandspun wool with lime green dots pattern inhandspun silk, handknotted carpet designed inMilan, Italy and made in Iran. Available indifferent colours and sizes
Facing page: Gloss by SoFar/SoNear, IsfahanCollection (Update), 1.99 x 3.10m, backgroundnatural undyed motif in handspun wool with hotpink pattern in handspun silk, handknottedcarpet designed in Milan, Italy and made inIran. Available in different colours and sizes
ZollanvariFreilagerstrasse 47,Block 4, 5th Floor8047 ZurichSwitzerlandTel. +41 44 493 28 29Fax +41 44 493 07 [email protected]
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Forza Tappeti: The Rug RevolutionFor more information about the exhibition and its participants, to request a copy of theevent’s digital catalogue or to access high resolution images of these rugs or any othersthat will be shown in Milan please contactChiara Chiapparoli & Veronica Iurichch2 progettazione e comunicazione eventi culturaliwww.ch2.it http://[email protected] & [email protected] +39 02 400 44 331or Hali Publications’ Editor, Ben [email protected] + 44 (0)207 578 7211or COVER’s Deputy Editor, Lucy [email protected] + 44 (0)207 578 7216Or visit the COVER blog http://covermct.wordpress.com/
17–22 April 2012Galleria Giacomo Manoukian Noseda,
Piazza San Simpliciano 2,Angolo Piazza Paolo VI,20121 Milan, Italy
A SPECIAL EXHIBITION
ORGANISED BY COVER
