Hannover. The finalists in the 2018 Carpet Design Awards have been selected: 24 designer carpets with 2 indian carpet design ,Choudhary Exports (IN), Jaipur Rugs Company, (IN) have made it to the final round of the international competition for outstanding carpet design. A jury made up of experts from the design professions and the carpet industry has selected three exclusive carpets in each of eight categories, out of a total of 265 entries from 16 countries. The winners in each category will be announced at DOMOTEX on
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| Michael Mandapati, jury chairman, carpet expert as well as founder and president of Warp and Werft, New York.aption |
“Rugs that move me are difficult to describe with words. While I have a deep appreciation for individual formal elements like material, weave, pattern, color, and texture, I am most captivated by a rug when those elements come together in such a way that something greater than the sum of its parts is expressed. I often refer to this as ‘the soul of a rug’. It’s not a technical thing, but much more about how the rug communicates on an experiential level. The process of jurying the Carpet Design Awards was an enjoyable and exciting experience as it gave me the opportunity to get a handle on the pulse of the rug industry today”, said Michael Mandapati, jury chairman, carpet expert as well as founder and president of Warp & Werft, New York. In the course of the selection process, entries were assessed on design and design concept, materials, execution, texture and quality, as well as sustainability and brand building. You can find an overview as well as illustrations of the carpets nominated by the jury here.
All 24 carpets going into the final round will be on display throughout DOMOTEX, at the new “Framing Trends” showcase in Hall 9, where innovative design and interior furnishing trends will be featured with creative flair under the tagline UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE. Visitors to the trade show are also invited to choose their personal favorites. A special trophy for the most popular carpet will be awarded at the end of DOMOTEX.
Categories and nominated carpets and designs: Category 1: Best Studio Artist Design Original small scale production design from an artist or designer Entries from non-exhibitors are also welcome! · POUDRE, Atelier Février (FR) · ANIMAL MASK, EDITION OF 3 PIECES, Christoph Hefti Rugs (CH) · RUG_01 GOLDEN FADE, Salem van der Swaagh (DE) | |
Category 2: Best Modern Design Superior Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials · PATTERN MIX 10, Galleria Battilossi (IT) · CHAOS, Naziri OHG (DE) · SNAKESKIN 1, GABBEHS FLORA & FAUNA, Zollanvari (CH) | |
Category 3: Best Modern Design Deluxe Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials · GATSBY · BLOCKS NO. 03, SILVERGREY, Rug Star GmbH (DE) · GALMUS ATLAS MOUNTAIN, Soufiane Zarib (MA) | |
Category 4: Best Transitional Design A new rug that interprets traditional designs for a contemporary audience · OTTOMAN COLLECTION DESIGN 3378AB, Art Resources Ltd. (US) · NEGIN TURQUOISE, Hossein Rezvani Design OHG, (DE) · | |
Category 5: Best Flatweave Design Original rug design demonstrating the flatweave technique · MOROCCAN KILLIM, Bazar Du Sud (MA) · VAGUE HARMONY, Naziri OHG (DE) · FLUIDITY, BANEH KELIM, FLATWEAVES MINIMALIST, Zollanvari (CH) | |
Category 6: Best Collection Contemporary traditional or transitional design collections demonstrating a common theme · CHAND LC COLLECTION, Choudhary Exports (IN) · ALASHT – COLLECTION, Edelgrund GmbH (DE) · MOVING LANDSCAPES, Mariantonia Urru SRL (IT) | |
Category 7: NEW: Best Interior A high-end customisation project or rug installation demonstrated with high quality images · MEDITERRANEAN CAPO BOI, Mariantonia Urru SRL (IT) · SUNFLOWER HOUSE, Mariantonia Urru SRL (IT) · RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT FROM 1880. Rug Star (DE) | |
Category 8: NEW: Best Communication A successful marketing or branding campaign demonstrated with high quality images | |
