Gradient Rug

Gradient is a multifunctional jacquard woven and felt rug, made from merino wool, mohair, linen and cotton recovered from deadstock. The combination of techniques, both industrial and manual, shows off the tactile qualities of these natural materials to their best advantage. Felting the jacquard woven fabric makes it start to wrinkle, shrink, move and deform, revealing its most tactile side. This process gives the rug different textures, layers and organic shapes and lends it a unique three-dimensional character that appeals not only to the eye but also and above all to our tactile senses. In this way, Emma criticises our hasty and visually dominated society. The use of double layers within the jacquard weaving technique creates two different but equally functional aspects. Gradient was developed in cooperation with the TextielLab in Tilburg. Each rug is made to order and can be customised.