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Geometric
                                                                       Ysoy




                                                                   Animalier
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                                                                                  Floral
                                               Every single piece reflects the    Lady S
                                 Geometric    creative spirit of the American designer,
                                 Labirinto
                                              masterfully combining the potential
                                              of fabrics with an in-depth study of
                                              materials (such as New Zealand wool,   Geometric pieces Fannie, Infinito, Ysoy,
                                              Hardtwist, Linen and Tencel), production   Castelbarco, Labirinto and Manhattan NYC
                                              techniques (multi-level hand tufting) and   which are offered as rugs in sizes 170x240,
                                              detailing (velvet pile, bouclé, shag and 3D   200x300, and 250x350 cm and tapestries in
                                              carving). The result is a collection of rugs   30x30 and 100x100 sizes.
                                              and tapestries with stunning dynamic and   The Animalier collection represents
                                              three-dimensional effects.        the bold and creative side of Ken Scott,
                                               The Flower collection, composed   who was also a pioneer in conceptualising
                                              of eight shaped flowers in various   and directing fashion shows. Emblematic
                                              dimensions Eula, Doktor Zinn, My Lady,   of this is his famous Circus Collection,
                                              Frida, Scarabeo, Vanità, Ipomea 2 and   inspired by "Circo" in 1968, a
                                              Lady S, celebrate the beauty of Ken Scott's   revolutionary event which left its mark on
                                              favourite flower varieties.       fashion at the time.
                                               Seven of these models (My Lady, Frida,   Within the collection, animal print
                                              Scarabeo,  Vanità,  Ipomea  2,  Lady S  ed   motifs Safari and Serpenti are offered in
                                              Eula)  are  also  available  in 100x100  cm   tapestry versions (30x30 and 100x100
                                              tapestry versions, designed to hang on the   cm) and rugs. The Safari comes in the
                                              wall and admire as true pieces of art. Eula   classic dimensions of geometric rugs
                                              is also available in a square 200x300 cm   (170x240, 200x300 and 250x350 cm),
                                              version.                          while Serpenti distinguishes itself for its
                                               Ken Scott's energetic geometries and bold   unique oval shape, sized 190x240 cm. dw
                                              exploration of colour, influenced by early
                                              20th century artists such as Sonia Delaunay,   www.carpetedition.com
                                              Paul  Klee  and  Mark  Rothko,  live  on  in   www.kenscott.it





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