24 FINALISTS NOMINATED FOR CARPET DESIGN AWARDS 2017
Among the finalists in the newly created Flatweave category in the 2017 Carpet Design Awards is Souf by Art Resources.
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HANNOVER, Germany -- The finalists for the 2017 Carpet Design Awards were selected on Nov. 24, 2016 by a jury of design and carpet industry experts. A total of 24 carpet creations in eight categories were shortlisted for the awards, which are a coveted international badge of excellence in quality of execution and uniqueness of design for modern hand-made carpets.
This year, the organizers are reporting another increase in the number of entries, with the current competition attracting a total of 386 submissions from 21 nations (up from 320 in 2016). The winners in each category will receive their awards at a ceremony to be held at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2017 at the Innovations@ Domotex area in Hall 17.
The eight categories of the Carpet Design Awards reflect a range of production methods, price segments and design philosophies and hence also correspond to various distribution channels and carpet use scenarios.
All 24 of the shortlisted carpets will be on display in the Hall 17 Innovations@ Domotex area at Domotex 2017 in Hannover. Visitors to the show will be able to view them and vote for their favorites.
The carpet that receives the most visitor votes will be presented with the "Best Liked by Domotex Visitors" prize at the end of the show.
Nominated carpets and designs in each category:
CATEGORY 1 BEST STUDIO ARTIST DESIGN
Original small-scale-production design by an artist or designer
(Note: Entry is open to both exhibitors and non-exhibitors.)
Chosrau's Spring Reloade by Atelier for Textildesign, Beate von Harten (AT)
Wrap by Dena Lawrance (AU)
Vlisco Recycled Carpet by Simone Post (NL)
CATEGORY 2 BEST MODERN DESIGN SUPERIOR
Superior contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials
Threads by Mariantonia Urru SRL (IT)
Dresden Brown by Rug Star GmbH (DE)
Supermoon by Sterling Rugs (IN)
CATEGORY 3: BEST MODERN DESIGN DELUXE
Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials
Summit by Wool & Silk Rugs (US)
Stalagmite by Choudhary Exports (IN)
Rapture 4 from the Kundan Pure Silk collection by Zollanvari (CH)
CATEGORY 4 BEST TRADITIONAL DESIGN
Most successful interpretation of a traditional rug design
Kamal From Artisan Originals by Jaipur Rugs Company PVT. LTD. (IN)
Vase Green by Ayka Design (AE)
Nandi by Indigo Looms (IN)
CATEGORY 5 BEST TRANSITIONAL DESIGN
A new rug that uses traditional designs but in a contemporary style
Ariana Barchi Collection by Ariana Rugs Hamburg GmbH (DE)
Shiraz Sabz by Hossein Rezvani Design OHG (DE)
Allure by Rug Art International, Inc. (US)
CATEGORY 6 (NEW) BEST FLATWEAVE DESIGN
Original rug design demonstrating the flatweave technique
Souf Collection BJT-18 by Art Resources (US)
Scandinavian Flatweave 2 by Rugs & Kilim (US)
Alhambra by Rug Art International, Inc. (US)
CATEGORY 7 BEST MODERN COLLECTION
Contemporary design collections demonstrating a common theme
Unstring by Kavi, Jaipur Rugs Company PVT. LTD. (IN)
Pattern Mix Collection by Galleria Battilossi SAS (IT)
The Winter Series by Tissage (IN)
CATEGORY 8 BEST TRANSITIONAL COLLECTION
Traditional and transitional collections demonstrating a common theme
Marrakesch Collection Morroco-21 by Art Resources (US)
Alasht Collection by Edelgrund GmbH (DE)
Dalga Kilims Collection by Kirkit (TR)
JUDGING THE BEST OF THE BEST
The Carpet Design Awards are highly regarded in the international carpet industry, and so the awards ceremony is one of the big highlights of Domotex each year. At the Hannover fair, specialty carpet dealers, owners of carpet and rug galleries and visitors from the interior design industry look to the shortlisted creations on show for ideas and inspiration for their own new collections.
It is never easy choosing the best of the best, and this year's jurors, chaired by multi-award-winning New York designer Stephanie Odegard, certainly had their work cut out for them, considering the great wealth of top-quality creations submitted. The selection process involved judging the carpets in terms of design and design concept, material, execution, structure and quality, and sustainability and branding.
"For me, it was a great honor to serve on the jury and have a part in judging the submissions for the Domotex 2017 season of the prestigious Carpet Design Awards. I had the privilege of viewing many designs that are both beautifully crafted and sustainably produced. And so I would like to thank everyone two took part in the competition," commented jury chair Stephanie Odegard. The other four jury members are: Vanessa Brady, interior designer (UK), Wilhard Kühne, carpet expert/buyer (DE), Kustaa Saksi, designer and visual artist (NL), and Hadi Teherani, architect and designer (DE).
NEW COMPETITION WITH HOUZZ
And in a new development, Houzz, the world's largest online collection of interior design and decorating ideas, will also be running a competition in which members of its interior design community can select their personal favorites. Each participant will go into a prize draw, with the winner receiving a free trip to Hannover to attend Domotex and the grand Carpet Design Awards prize-giving ceremony. For further information, visit www.houzz.de/showcase/domotex2017.