Tapis | 237 x 172 cm | Nr. Z-1680

Plain Tapis, lilac

Origin	India
Dimensions	237 cm x 172 cm (= 4.08 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool & viscose Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	200.000
Pile height	8mm
Year of manufacture	2022
Colour	Lilac
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Classic floral ornament paired with contemporary aesthetics – for this hand-knotted Tapis we drew our inspiration from the flowering patterns of French tapestry rugs.

We reworked the traditional ornaments, pared them back and, above all, rearranged the colouring completely. The result is a fusion of traditional rug design and modern European aesthetics. With our Tapis design we set out to meet the trends of European interiors, playing freely with the conventions of traditional rug knotting.

Pattern

The pile is a single shade of lilac. The plain design is understated, yet it can also set a wonderful accent. The monochrome look of this rug fits beautifully into any setting.

The lush floral motifs of this Tapis are elegantly drawn and full of variety. The graceful plant symbols, depicting blossoms, leaves and branches, are artfully intertwined.

The repeating elements of this Tapis rug have no particular centre. The recurring repeat pattern feels calming but never dull. Rugs with a repeat pattern are also described as all-over patterned.

Material

The pile of this Tapis is made from a hard-wearing blend of wool and viscose. Viscose – also known as acetate silk or rayon – is generally obtained from the natural product cellulose, in other words from the raw material wood. In India the cellulose pulp is obtained from bamboo. In an elaborate process, the pulpy cellulose is drawn into a continuous textile yarn. That is why viscose is also referred to as a continuous filament yarn. Because of the silky sheen of the yarn, viscose obtained from bamboo is also called "Bamboo Silk". The colloquial term "artificial silk" is not permitted under the German Textile Labelling Act (TKG). The weft and warp threads of this Tapis are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic and therefore particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.