Braid - 0471

Rugs from Kvadrat, Designed by Karin An Rijlaarsdam

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Product description

Production method: Assembled
Production time: 6 - 9 weeks
Composition: 88% recycled polyester, 12% polyester
Size of border: approx. 1 cm (½")
Width: 60 - 300 cm (1' 11 ½" - 9' 10")
Length: 90 - 400 cm (2' 11 ½" - 13' 1 ½")
Diameter: 60 - 300 cm (1' 11 ½" - 9' 10")
Weight: 2,700 g/m² (8.85 oz/sq ft)
Height:10 mm (½")

Traffic:
Suitable for heavy residential and commercial use
and the use of castors with exceptions of stairways and corridors.

Concept

Featuring the delicate, organic irregularities reminiscent of natural surfaces, it might be a surprise to learn that Braid is made from recycled post-consumer polyester. Designed by Karin An Rijlaarsdam focusing on creating sustainable designs with a positive environmental impact – the rug is inspired by braiding techniques, crafts and the landscapes of Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast where she is based. It is the first design in the Kvadrat rug collection including recycled polyester.

Braid is made from braided ropes – one thick, one thin. The slimmer rope is stitched in a slightly wavy curve on the thick ropes which gives a beautiful irregularity to the design, then arranged as a spiral for the round rugs, or in rows for the rectangular design, before being stitched into place. To finish, a fine rope is sewn around the rug and the border is refined with a 10 cm wrapping detail on the lower right edge or corner. The making of Braid results in minimal production waste thanks to its stitching technique.

Strong and durable, it is a design that suits both residential and commercial use.