‘Strata draws from the fine line between architecture and landscape, from the rooftops, temples, and steps which intertwine with lush greenery and moss,’ says the designer. Titled ‘Strata’, the four-piece collection (available in two colourways and two sizes) is inspired by Nepalese landscapes, which the designer visited while discovering traditional weaving techniques with Maktabi. Among the pieces, presented through an immersive exhibition in Beirut, is the organic piece by multidisciplinary architect and designer Roula Salamoun. Writer: Tilly Macalister-SmithĪ celebration of Lebanese creativity, Beirut carpet maker Iwan Maktabi’s ‘Unmasked’ collection of colorful rugs features works by the likes of David/Nicolas, Nadine Kanso and Gregory Gatserelia. All the rugs are handmade and knotted by skilled GoodweaveTM Certified weavers in Bhadohi in northern India, using high quality wool from New Zealand. Cool Scandinavian tones blend with a warm Mediterranean palette - terracotta, tan, sand - on very textural deep piles. Now, this spring sees the launch of the rug collection that is inspired by travel while cherishing the comfort of home. The roots of collaboration traces back to the friendship that was formed between the four Europeans - Nordic Knot’s Liza Lazerow and Fabian Berglund, and Arje’s Corral and Afnaim - when they were all living in New York some years ago.
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The duo recently expanded into homeware with the launch of Arje Home a full lifestyle offering based out of their self-renovated Greenwich Village apartment.
Swedish family-run rug company Nordic Knots continues its stellar line up of collaborations with Arje - which began life as a luxury fashion brand, co-founded by husband and wife team Olivier Corral and Bessie Afnaim Corral, with a focus on beautiful Italian-made shearling and linen.
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