Exhibitions
We have scoped some recurring trends among the stands of the sector’s leading companies at the trade fair. The sea has proved an almost ubiquitous inspiration, whether through bringing typical nautical elements onto terra firma or by playing with the stylistic features of Mediterranean architecture, while weaving and craftsmanship still reign supreme
YO2, Shangri-la, design Gianni Cinti
A favoured furnishing accessory bestowing character on any room, playing on unusual shapes and referencing art and nature
Rugs go back thousands of years – the most ancient one dates back to the fifth or sixth century B.C., and was discovered in a tomb in Siberia. It is now preserved in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. This particular furnishing accessory is one of the products where the imagination of the designers and the skill of the craftsmen and manufacturing companies really shine.
Starting with their shapes, now becoming increasingly less geometric, exploring irregularities, proceeding with patterns frequently referencing art masterpieces, and ending with increasingly striking colours, brilliant hues, using materials with innovative textures, and workmanship that also draws on traditional, ancient techniques. Inspiration is everywhere – art, nature, philosophies and cultures such as the one on which the ancient Japanese Kintsugi art of repairing broken ceramics is based.
A lot of Brasil, Kintsugi, design Pedro Franco
Polspotten, Oval Rug
cc-tapis, Car Park, design Odd Matter studio
Jaipur Rugs, Manchaha collection
Nanimarquina, Troupe, design Jaime Hayon
By Kamy, Água Amazônia 2, design Henning Kunow
Potocco, Gambit, design Chiara Andreatti
Tapis Rouge, Ice (Frozen collection)
Carpet Edition, Cut Out
YO2, Shangri-la, design Gianni Cinti
8 March 2023
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