Fordite carpet designed by Patricia Urquiola for Signature Collection of CC-Tapis is completely handknotted with cotton weave, Himalayan wool, pure silk and aloe. Quality: A (125,000 knots/sqm approx.). The collection consists of three models:
Fordite 1 - w. 170 x d. 300 cm (cotton weave, Himalayan wool, pure silk, aloe and metalic fibers)
Fordite 2 - w. 200 x d. 300 cm (cotton weave, Himalayan wool, pure silk and aloe)
Fordite 3 - w. 230 x d. 300 cm (cotton weave, Himalayan wool, pure silk and aloe)
Fordite is a byproduct of the car manufacturing industry: a multicolored stratum of enamel automotive paint that has built up over time within the factory, which is then baked and polished until it resembles a jewel. Inspired by this material, Patricia Urquiola has integrated a similar approach to sustainability in the creation of these rugs. The Himalayan wool, pure silk and aloe used was sourced from the material excess left over from cc-tapis’s regular production process. The rugs maintain the same layered appearance as Fordite, recreated with recycled wool and accented with lurex threads.
Starting price (VAT included): € 10.577,40