Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty by Fulden Topaloglu

Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty by Fulden Topaloglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Pláta in Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

PlátaMba'epyru· 2021

Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty

by Fulden Topaloglu

Client: Studio Kali

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty

Ege ha'e peteĩ serie kilim rehegua ohechauka mboy'asýi visual ha emocional yguasu ape rehegua, hembiapo hyakuã ha sa'ykuéra jehechaukaha omoheñóiva efecto ñeme'ẽporã yvypóra apytu'ũme. Oñemoĩ inspiración Yguasu Egeo hovyũgui, ko colección omoñe'ẽ pyahu umi tradición ymaiteguáva siglo-kuéragua kilim Anatolia ñeme'ẽ rehegua peteĩ enfoque diseño moderno, contemporáneo ha sensual rupive. Oñeme'ẽva po rupive tejedores Anatolia-kuéra oipurúvo 100% ovecha toveja, colección Ege oñeha'ã ogueru espíritu Egeo rehegua henyhẽva yguasu, yvytu, yvysa ha tekoha pa'ũ interior-pe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty ohupyty A' Design Award Pláta, peteĩ ñehechakuaa extraordinariamente prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño de primera línea, hechapyrãva ha impresionante-pe. Umi ganador Pláta ha'e tembiapo brillante ha heta creativo ohechaukáva expertise, talento ha agudeza sobresaliente umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty ha'eha peteĩ tembiapo maravilloso, ejemplar, profesional ha innovador pypukuvéva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Pláta ha'e invento ojehechakuaáva ha ojehayhúva ohepyme'ẽva ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Ege Alfombra-kuéra Aty ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Ege is a series of kilim rugs that merge the sensibilities of centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving with a modern, artisanal and sensual design approach. Inspired by cultural craft traditions and the beautiful Aegean sea, Ege collection establishes a contemporary expression at the intersection of design, craft and art. Handwoven by Anatolian weavers using 100% sheep wool, Ege collection aims to bring the Aegean spirit full of sea, wind, sand and nature to the interior space.
Dimensions & Packaging: 100 % Anatolian sheep wool.
Standard sizes 120-180 cm 150-200 cm and 180-240 cm.
Kilim weaving technique (Flatweave technique).
Can be custom sized and colored.
Tags: handmade rug, handwoven, kilim rug, wool, natural
Production Technology: The kilim rugs are handwoven by skilled Anatolian weavers from the Aegean region in their own homes, following ancient techniques of kilim rug weaving. The material is 100% Anatolian sheep wool, which is colored using vegetable-based dyes. The design and production process support the sustainability of craft traditions, as well as respecting nature through natural dying processes.
Design Challenge: There were several challenges throughout the project like making sure the weaving is carried out with the exact shapes, colors and specifications. Each weaver has his/her own style and slight differences in weaving approach so the major challenge was to make sure the design is realized as intended, while giving room for the individuality of the weavers. This makes every single kilim rug truly unique and one of a kind.
Research: A through research was carried out regarding traditional Anatolian kilim weaving techniques, as well as finishing techniques used in kilim rugs. Anatolian villages were visited to meet with the weavers, in order to observe and learn more about various weaving techniques. For the design stage, many photographs of the sea surface were taken and were translated into abstract patterns representing the sea surface. Many variations were experimented with before finalizing the designs.
Inspiration: There are 2 major sources of inspiration behind the Ege Collection, the Agean Sea and the centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving. The kilim rugs in the collection reflect an admiration for the visual and emotional expressiveness of the sea surface, with its fluid movements, and hues of color reflections that create a relaxing effect on the human psyche. Having blue Aegean Sea as its muse, the name for this kilim rug series is Ege, the Turkish name for Aegean.
Project Duration: The project began in Spring 2018 and the first kilims were produced in Autumn 2018. Since then many kilims have been woven in different colors and sizes. A kilim rug takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks to make including handweaving, shaping, washing and finishing. The design stage is carried out in Istanbul, Turkey and the weaving is carried out throughout Anatolian villages of the Aegean region. Ege Collection received EDIDA - Elle Decoration International Design Awards in Turkey in 2020.
Operation Flow: Ege collection aims to bring inspiration, joy and a feeling of coastal nature into interiors. They can be customized in dimensions and colors according to user needs and wishes; and can be placed on floors or walls. The natural material of sheep wool combined with the flatweave technique gives warmth in cold days while keeping the space cool in warm days. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of wool inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria also making the kilims anti-odor.
Patents: Patented. 03731. Fulden Topaloglu. 2018. Turkey.