Unveiling the nomad journey rug collection
Saudi arabia’s cultural odyssey
Saudi Arabia is a nation steeped in history and cultural diversity, from its vast deserts to its towering skyscrapers. The ‘Nomad Journey’ rug collection, a creative collaboration between Kristina Zanic Consultants in Riyadh and specialist carpet weavers BSH Walls & Floors, aims to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of this fascinating country. This exclusive collection offers a captivating journey through Saudi Arabia’s varied landscapes and diverse heritage.
The collection comprises five different designs, each inspired by a traveler’s voyage through the various regions of Saudi Arabia, capturing the unique experiences and beauty of each place.
The essence of saudi arabia:
The rugs in the ‘Nomad Journey’ collection artfully weave the distinctive characteristics of Saudi regions into their fabric, employing an intricate interplay of patterns, colors, and textures. These rugs, measuring 140cm by 200cm, are crafted from 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool and feature varying heights for a luxurious textured finish. The process from initial concept to final product involved multiple iterations, ensuring the realization of the desired outcome.
- SALWA: Representing the central Najd region, this rug captures the organic building forms, geometric patterns, and mud and plaster hues and textures unique to this area.
- EBIAH: Another representation of Najd, this design highlights the geometric style of traditional Sadu weaving, an integral part of the region’s culture.
- NAQSH: This rug beautifully conveys the colorful geometric borders of murals and frescoes often seen in the southern Aseer region.
- BISHT: Inspired by the warm hues and embroidery of the Saudi cloak worn by men in the Eastern Al Ahsa region, this design is a celebration of traditional clothing.
- AL-ROSHIN: This rug showcases the Western region’s mashribia, traditional architectural elements in the form of cantilevered bay windows enclosed in wooden latticework.
Featured in esteemed publications, the ‘Nomad Journey’ rug collection has made waves in the design world. In the Identity Magazine’s Collaboration Issue, the collection’s journey was highlighted. You can read more about it here: Identity Magazine – The Collaboration Issue.
Furthermore, Love That Design, a platform known for celebrating innovative and breathtaking designs, also featured the ‘Nomad Journey’ rug collection. Dive into the visual delight and inspiration this collection brings by exploring it on Love That Design: Love That Design – Nomad Journey Rug Collection.
Originally designed for display at the Index Saudi Arabia trade show, the ‘Nomad Journey’ collection received such a positive response that it is now available for order through BSH, with the added flexibility of customizable sizes. This collection allows enthusiasts of Saudi heritage to bring an element of the culture with a contemporary interpretation into their own spaces.
