The finalists for the 18th Carpet Design Awards have been chosen. Here we reveal the shortlisted entries that will be on show and compete at Domotex Hanover in January 2023.
The finalists for the 18th Carpet Design Awards have been chosen. Here we reveal the shortlisted entries that will be on show and compete at Domotex Hanover in January 2023.
The 18th edition of the Carpet Design Awards—presented in partnership with COVER and HALI magazines—will take place at Domotex in January, the first live CDA presentation since 2020. The awards honour the best in contemporary carpet design, with a focus on innovation, execution and sustainability. Floored by Nature, is the keynote theme of Domotex in 2023, highlighting the subject of sustainability in rug production. This is also reflected in the awards, which feature an exciting new category for sustainable rug design. Furthermore, this year the competition was open to non-exhibitors, bringing new faces and innovations to Hanover.
In the first round of judging in November three rugs are selected from each of the eight categories by the CDA jury. For 2023, Jamie Metrick, head of Elte, returns to chair the jury, which includes Nani Marquina of Spanish brand nanimarquina, RugVista AB’s purchase and creative director Carin Terins, artist and interior designer Sandra Keja-Planken, and founder and editor of decor8, Holly Becker.
The 24 shortlisted carpets will be on show in the CDA area in Hall 2 throughout the duration of the fair. The 2023 Carpet Design Awards winners will be announced at on Friday 13 January during a special awards ceremony beginning at 6.00pm.
Category 01: Best Studio Artist Design
Original small scale production design from an artist or designer.
Shortlisted for Category 01 Best Studio Artist Design <em>Lady in Rug<em> <a href=httpswwwhouseofrubberxyz target= blank rel=noopener title=Studio Bahlner>House of Rubber<a>Shortlisted for Category 01 Best Studio Artist Design <em>Shore<em> <a href=httpswwwtaniajohnsondesigncom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Tania Johnson Design<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 01 Best Studio Artist Design <em>Omaggio a Maria Lai Legarsi alla montagna<em> <a href=httpswwwjoiasit target= blank rel=noopener title=>Joias<a>
Category 02: Best Modern Design Superior
Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials.
<br>Shortlisted for Category 02 Best Modern Design Superior <em>AADEnclosure of Life<em> <a href=httpswwwsaraswatiglobalcom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Saraswati Global Pvt ltd<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 02 Best Modern Design Superior <em>Rainbow<em> <a href=httpswwwjaipurlivingcom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Jaipur Rugs<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 02 Best Modern Design Superior <em>Ourika Valley<em> <a href=httpsbazardusudcom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Bazar du Sud<a>
Category 03: Best Modern Design Deluxe
Original contemporary design showing optimum use of materials.
Shortlisted for Category 03 Best Modern Design Deluxe <em>Green Agate ltd<em> <a href=httpswwwashtaricarpetscom target= blank rel=noopener title=Ashtari Carpets bvba>Ashtari Carpets bvba<a>Shortlisted for Category 03 Best Modern Design Deluxe <em>Hudson Black and White<em> <a href=httpsknotsrugscouk target= blank rel=noopener title=>Knots Rugs<a>Shortlisted for Category 03 Best Modern Design Deluxe <em>MM Paris for TAN China<em> <a href=httpwwwtanyanzhizaocom target= blank rel=noopener title=>TAN China<a>
Category 04: Best Transitional Design
A new rug that interprets traditional designs for a contemporary audience.
<br>Shortlisted for Category 04 Best Transitional Design <em>Kubla onyx<em> <a href=httpswwwnewmoonrugscom target= blank rel=noopener title=>New Moon Rugs<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 04 Best Transitional Design <em>Hmong<em> <a href=httpswwwmanglamcom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Manglam Arts<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 04 Best Transitional Design <em>Talisman Hand knotted<em> <a href=httpswwwwendymorrisondesigncom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Wendy Morrison Design<a>
Category 05: Best Flatweave Design
Original rug design demonstrating the flatweave technique.
<br>Shortlisted for Category 05 Best Flatweave Design <em>Flow<em> <a href=httpswwwstudiopotatocoen gb target= blank rel=noopener title=>Studio Potato<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 05 Best Flatweave Design <em>Tulu<em> <a href=httpswwwmanglamcom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Manglam Arts<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 05 Best Flatweave Design <em>Gondolas<em> <a href=httpsselamcarpetcom target= blank rel=noopener title=Selam Carpet Home>Selam Carpet Home<a>
Category 06: Best Collection
Contemporary Traditional or Transitional design collections demonstrating a common theme.
<br>Shortlisted for Category 06 Best Collection <em>Supergraphics Collection<em> <a href=httpswwwcadryscomau target= blank rel=noopener title=>Cadrys<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 06 Best Collection <em>Kangan Arora Cosmic Check<em> <a href=httpswwwfloorstorycouk target= blank rel=noopener title=>FLOOR STORY<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 06 Best Collection <em>Trails Collection by Sebastian Herkner<em> <a href=httpsm2rugscom target= blank rel=noopener title=>M2Rugs<a>
Category 07: Best Interior
A high-end customisation project or rug installation represented by high-quality images.
<br>Shortlisted for Category 07 Best Interior <em>Emily Forgot Modular Amity<em><a href=httpsknotsrugscouk> FLOOR STORY<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 07 Best Interior <em>Knots Rugs x Shelter<em> <a href=httpswwwfloorstorycouk target= blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Knots Rugs<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 07 Best Interior <em>One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers<em> <a href=httpswwwwendymorrisondesigncom target= blank rel=noopener title=>Wendy Morrison Design<a>
Category 08: Sustainability Award
A rug that is produced with a low carbon footprint or/and that incorporates ethical practices.
<br>Shortlisted for Category 08 Sustainability Award<em> Typewriter Collection<em> <a href=httpswwwmumsfien target= blank rel=noopener title=>Mums<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 08 Sustainability Award <em>Diamond Root Rug<em><a href=httpswwwfloorstorycouk target= blank rel=noreferrer noopener> Diamond Cut Carpets<a><br>Shortlisted for Category 08 Sustainability Award <em>Taufa<em> <a href=httpswwwjaipurrugscomuk target= blank rel=noopener title=>Jaipur Rugs<a>
Following hard on the heels of last issue’s Best-sellers USA article, here Lucy Upward looks at the best-selling rugs for twenty-eight European brands. How do they compare to the winning designs stateside, and can we learn anything about what sells well this side of the pond? We explore this question over a four part series
Following hard on the heels of last issue’s Best-sellers USA article, here Lucy Upward looks at the best-selling rugs for twenty-eight European brands. How do they compare to the winning designs stateside, and can we learn anything about what sells well this side of the pond? We explore this question over a four part series
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