Yakamoz 地毯系列 by Fulden Topaloglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2021

Yakamoz 地毯系列

by Fulden Topaloglu

Client: Studio Kali

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Yakamoz 地毯系列

Yakamoz 是一系列基里姆地毯，其靈感源自海面光反射的詩意。抽像圖案代表愛琴海反射月光的迷人景色，由安納托利亞織工手工編織到這些基里姆地毯上。該系列中的基里姆地毯將安納托利亞基里姆編織的數百年工藝傳統的精神和情感與現代、手工和感性的設計方法融為一體，旨在將愛琴海沿岸自然的氛圍帶入日常生活的室內裝飾中。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Yakamoz 地毯系列是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Yakamoz 地毯系列將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Yakamoz 地毯系列因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Yakamoz is a collection of kilim rugs that reinterpret centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving with a modern, artisanal and sensual design approach. Inspired by the legendary sight of the reflected moonlight over the Agean Sea, Yakamoz collection establishes a contemporary expression at the intersection of design, craft and art. Handwoven by Anatolian weavers using 100% sheep wool, the collection brings a piece of Agean nature and spirit 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 sustainability of Turkish crafts culture regarding rug and kilim weaving faces serious problems as modern production takes over handcrafted products. The kilim rugs are handwoven by skilled Anatolian weavers from the Aegean region in their own homes, following ancient techniques of kilim rug weaving thus supporting the sustainability of craft traditions. The material is 100% Anatolian sheep wool, which is colored using vegetable-based dyes.
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: Yakamoz Collection takes its inspiration from the poetry of light reflections on the sea surface. The abstract patterns of the Yakamoz kilim series represent alternating color transitions created by reflected light. The name Yakamoz comes from the Turkish word meaning bioluminescence, especially referring to the beautiful sight of reflected moonlight over the sea.
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. Yakamoz Collection received EDIDA - Elle Decoration International Design Awards in Turkey in 2020.
Operation Flow: Yakamoz collection aims to bring the feeling of Agean coastal nature to the everyday life of interiors. The kilim rugs 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 properties of wool inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria also making the kilims anti-odor.
Patents: Patented. 03731. Fulden Topaloglu. 2018. Turkey.