Domotex 2017 Delivers Unrivaled Innovation and Exquisite, Couture Rug Fashions
By Sarkis and Oscar Tatosian*
We have just returned from a visit to the world’s largest rug fair, Domotex, in Hanover, Germany. The best and most creative weavers in the world put their finest and most innovative handwoven rugs on display, and this year was no disappointment.
We were especially thrilled to find exquisite, one-of-a-kind rugs in booth after booth and quickly acquired a selection of the best of them to bring home to our three stores in Chicago, Evanston and Highland Park. This new crop of designs represents some of the most intriguing and groundbreaking carpet artistry we’ve ever seen.
A total of 1,409 exhibitors from more than 60 countries showcased every kind of hard and soft flooring at the Hanover Exhibition Center. We were once again impressed with the creative spirit alive and well in the handmade carpet industry from around the world.
The annual Carpet Design Awards is a much-anticipated event at each Domotex market. Here, the world’s finest handmade rugs are awarded prizes for outstanding design, quality and craftsmanship. This year’s ceremony on January 15 saw many friends and respected artisans taking home trophies.
We congratulate the nine 2017 winners:
Best Studio Artist Design: “Vlisco Recycled” by Simone Post;
Best Modern Design Superior: “Super Moon” by Sterling Rugs;
Best Modern Design Deluxe: “Summit” by Wool and Silk Rugs;
Best Traditional Design: “Vase Green” by Ayka Design;
Best Transitional Design: “Shiraz sabz” by Hossein Rezvani;
Best Flat Weave Design: “Scandinavian Flatweave 2” by Rug & Kilim;
Best Modern Collection: “Unstring by Kavi” by Jaipur Rugs;
Best Transitional Collection: “Alasht Collection” by Edelgrund;
Favorite Design by Domotex Visitors: “Rapture 4-The Kundan Pure Silk Collection” by Zollanvari.
As always, we’ll announce when our newest treasures arrive from overseas.
We can tell you in advance that 2017 already is starting out with a bang in the world of rug fashions.
Cheers!
Sarkis and Oscar Tatosian
*Ghost blog as told to Diane Cotton Caplan. Originally published January 2017.
