Winners of the Carpet Design Awards announced at DOMOTEX 2019
A total of 24 finalists, three from each category, were picked out from a total of 233 products submitted from 15 countries.
The keynote theme for DOMTEX 2019 is "CREATE'N'CONNECT".
The Carpet Design Awards 2019 at a special ceremony held at the "Framing Trends" showcase at 6 p.m. on 12 January 2019.
A jury of professionals, chaired by Michael Mandapati, carpet expert and founder of Warp & Werft, New York, selected the eight winning carpets on the basis of the design concept and design properties such as color, materials, structure and quality, as well as product sustainability and branding.
Members of the Jury 2019 are as below:
-Michael Mandapati, New York / USA
-Nuala Goodman
-Roos Stoetekouw
-Martyn White
-Stefan Amstand
-Stefan Amstad
The winners are as follows:
Best Studio Artist Design: "The Chameleon Carpet" by Atelier Beate von Harten
Best Modern Design Superior: "Spartan Plumage" by Zollanvari International
Best Modern Design Deluxe: "Reggae" by Wool & Silk Rugs
Best Transitional Design: "Balouch Lightpink" by Rug Star
Best Flatweave Design: "Bijar" by Edelgrund GmbH
Best Collection: "Happiness Collection" by Wool & Silk Rugs
Best Room Installation:" Magnificent Old-Portland-Style House" by Rug Star
Best Communication: "Edelgrund Advertising Campaign" by Edelgrund GmbH