NEEDKNOT

October 2012, Paris

THE EXCLUSIVELY CARPET COLLECTION EDITED BY FRANZISKA KESSLER GALLERY AND MANUFACTURED BY TAI PING

NeedKnot is a label for special carpets realized by art historian Marianne Karabelnik and design expert Franziska Kessler. They have invited contemporary artists and designers to create exclusive designs for this Limited Edition.

On behalf of NeedKnot, selected creative figures are continuing the discourse between applied and fine arts by turning this everyday object into a work of art you can walk on.



The individual carpets are produced by the internationally renowned specialists Tai Ping and Manufacture Cogolin. Both are highly skilled in the craft and techniques of carpet making. Each limited-edition carpet is handmade from the very best materials.



The carpets are thus unique pieces of home furnishing as well as exclusive collector’s items. The NeedKnot collection is a limited edition.Every carpet comes with a certificate of quality and authenticity and is signed and numbered by the artist.


Participating artists and designers: Christian Astuguevieille, Erik Bulatov, Ayşe Erkmen, Alex Hanimann, Nic Hess, Melli Ink, Gioia Meller Marcovicz, Torsten Neeland, Karim Noureldin.