The engagement of Poland’s finest contemporary artists in kilim design has been a long-lasting tradition. The Chaos kilim was created by Edgar Bąk, one of the most renowned Polish graphic designers today. Edgar uses a visual language consisting of simple geometric forms and neat typography. These elements are also visible in the kilim, which he designed exclusively for Splot. Though its form is reduced to only two colors and few shapes, it manages to create an enigmatic pattern with a modern, minimalist, yet highly original quality. In the ancient Greek imaginarium, “Chaos” was the initial state of the world, a bottomless, directionless chasm from which the Cosmos emerged. However, when looking at Edgar’s tapestry, this abstract idea doesn’t seem so disordered anymore, for Chaos is the beginning of everything.
The art of kilim weaving has long been an integral part of Polish tradition and aesthetics. In contrast to many regions worldwide, where kilim design remains rooted in conventional, repetitive patterns, Poland has embraced this form of textile as a conduit for modernity since the early 1900s, serving as a medium for contemporary design and artistic expression.
Splot’s kilims are handcrafted in collaboration with two weaving centers that boast a unique heritage. The tradition of weaving in Bobowa, located near Kraków, dates back over 70 years.
In Bobowa, we craft our contemporary, expressive kilims with a dense, refined texture, woven on a linen warp. The wool we use is hand-spun, and its soft bouclé texture gives the kilims a subtle irregularity and depth, building their organic, unique character.
please specify upon order: fringes on both sides / one side / no fringes. Please specify upon order: fixtures for hanging : vertical / horizontal / none
| Dimensions LxWxH | 80x100x1cm (31x39x0'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 5 |
| Production Year | 2026 |
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| Design Class | Open Editions |
