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ARTFUL, DARING, INTERNATIONAL: SHOP TOP RUGS FROM 15 COUNTRIES AT MAISON ET OBJET
This show-stopping ink-jet printed rug is from a collaboration between Maison et Objet exhibitor Seletti of Italy and Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari's edgy art magazine, Toiletpaper.
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PARIS -- The fall 2018 edition of Maison et Objet, held Sept. 7-Sept. 11 at Paris Nord Villepinte, showcased an international potpourri of rugs from classic antique to jaw-dropping contemporary in exhibits throughout the show's newly themed halls.
With close to 250 exhibitors listing area rugs among their products on show, RugNews.com decided to highlight the global influences on area rug fashion -- a virtual melting pot of design trends that illustrates the lightning speed with which trends travel to even the most remote weaving centers of the world.
Follow us as we shop the show by top rug exhibitors' home countries. We chose rugs from 15 nations, but there were many, many more.
DENMARK
BROSTE COPENHAGEN
Broste Copenhagen shows the round Tjalfe cotton rug, also available in square and runner.
FRANCE
ARTS DECORATIFS D'ANATOLIE - Kilims ADA
Dubbed Manzara, which translates to landscape in Turkish, this contemporary design by Florence Bourel for Kilims ADA is inspired by landscapes of Turkey.
NOVODOS
Maison et Objet visitors loved Novodos' infusion of fashion into its printed vinyl rugs and coir mats with motifs embellished in natural glitters.
TOULEMONDE BOCHART
Toulemond Bochart introduces a new shape for its hand-tufted wool Polia rug by Florence Bourel. Shown in the Printemps colorway, the rug is also available in a blue Hiver color, and both come in rectangular as well as this free-form.
GERMANY
EDELGRUND
Edelgrund puts its spin on the traditional Mazandaran kilim weave in its brilliantly colored Alasht collection woven in its namesake village in Iran.
INDIA
JAIPUR RUGS
A dramatic fashion colorway in the Thea design from the Chaos Theory design by Kavita Chaudhary lured Maison et Objet shoppers to the Jaipur Rugs stand. The rug is hand-knotted of wool and bamboo silk.
Jaipur showcases an Artisan Originals rug by weaver Anju Devi, which is named Udaipuria after her hometown. Made of wool and bamboo silk, the rug tells a story of her community and how it interacts with nature, with homes, people working, children playing, and all surrounded by flowers.
ITALY
KRISTIINA LASSUS
Striking in their simplicity, the architecturally-inspired 100-knot Nepalese rugs by Italy-based Kristiina Lassus assume a new Art Deco flair. Shown, Ala BLG with black wool base and gold pattern in silk.
SELETTI
Brimming with creativity, the Seletti stand at Maison et Objet showcased ink-jet printed rugs from acollaboration with Toiletpaper Magazine. The lifelike designs in the Seletti Wears Toiletpaper collection stopped buyers in their tracks.
MOROCCO
AYOU
Ayou rugs are hand woven in Morocco's most remote mountainous villages, reflecting the culture, identity and story of the artisan. Shown, Ayrad Le Lion.
NETHERLANDS
DOING GOODS
Doing Goods launches its Tapis Amis collection at Maison et Objet. The wool rugs are tufted by hand and cut into fun animal shapes with funky colors and patterns.
EBRU
Ebru, based in Oss, Netherlands, showcases its colorful new Bohemian Silk collection rugs (above and below), all hand-knotted from 100 percent recycled Sari silk.
PHILIPPINES
WEAVEMANILLA
Handwoven abaca rugs from Weavemanilla are part of a Philippine pavilion, featuring furniture, lighting, pillows and more, all woven in natural fibers by Filipino artisans.
PORTUGAL
RUG SOCIETY
Fashion leader Rug Society, which showed in the Covet Lounge, introduced the Valencia rug at Maison et Objet. Inspired by its namesake Spanish city, the rug's neutral tones collide with warm yellow gold in a contrast texture.
SINGAPORE
THE RUG MAKER
With rug motifs illustrating Asian symbols, and design names like Rebirth, Abundance and Entwine, The Rug Maker in Singapore offers sophisticated folk art for the floor. Shown, Entwine, a Peranakan batik design.
SWEDEN
CCHATWALL & JONNSON
Swedish home textiles maker Cchatwal and Jonsson, the brainchild of Stig Jonsson and Geetali Chhatwal, creates its dhurry carpets on traditional Punja weaving looms. Shown the new wool Sita in dark chili red.
PAPPELINA
Pappelina's Trip rug, made in Dalarna, Sweden, is woven of PVC ribbon with a polyester warp on a traditional loom using wooden shuttles. Its stylishness belies its easy-care durability.
SWITZERLAND
ZOLLANVARI
The new Sumi Brushstrokes, from Zollanvari's Baneh Kelim Flatweaves Minimalist 1 range, was introduced at the rug maker's Maison et Objet exhibit. The design is inspired by Japanese Sumi-e painting.
UKRAINE
OKL MANUFACTORY
Featuring national symbols found in traditional Ukrainian carpets from the early 18th century, OLK rugs are woven by hand on vertical looms from natural, hand-dyed wool.
UNITED KINGDOM
IAN SNOW
Craftsmanship reigns at the Ian Snow stand at Maison et Object with this Boucherouite rug made from recycled materials and "impulsively" embellished. Shown, Shaggy Rag Rug with Sequins & Tufts.
U.S. AND TURKEY - Collaborations
LOOMINOLOGY
Although rooted in Turkey, Loominology has listed itself as a U.S. exhibitor - obviously setting its sights across the pond. The first time exhibitor invited visitors to take photos in front of its wings of carpet, and showcased lots of lustrous textures.
PATCH NYC and LES OTTOMANS
Designers Don Carney and John Ross of Boston-based Patch NYC teamed up with Les Ottomans Home Design in Istanbul, Turkey, to create their first area rug. Carnation ,displayed at the Las Ottomans M&O stand (above) is shown in detail below. The U.S. designers are known for product collaborations with the likes of Target, West Elm, Anthropologie and more.
