Translating specific architectural building elements – the lines and textures of brick, tiles and mortar – into the language of weaving methods – warp, weft and pile – the Archiscape collection from Belgian brand BOMAT introduces calming soft surfaces to counter the hardness of spaces. Each of the seven distinct patterns are named for iconic architects and feature subdued colour palettes that logically extend from the materials that influenced them.
Known for their bespoke rugs and carpets, the BOMAT design team worked closely with master weavers in India to developed seven compelling hand-woven modern rug designs: Lina (named for Lina Bo Bardi), a slender brick pattern in a repeating grid; Anni (named for Anni Albers), a subdued weave with a rhythmic asymmetric pattern that subtly plays with light; Gabi (Gabriela Carrillo), an eye-catching brick-like pattern with contrasting raised ridges; Ludwig (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe), a quirky structure of contrasting raised and recessed divots that create a lively optical effect; Frank (Frank Lloyd Wright), a meshing of horizontal lines in two harmonious colourways; Josef (Josef Chochol), a rigid yet playful repeating square pattern that captures light in ever-changing ways; and Kengo (Kengo Kuma), a practical and straightforward flatweave with rope pattern.
