The Rapallo kilim by Splot opens a series inspired by a meeting with renowned Warsaw restaurateur Justyna Kosmala, owner and creator of the iconic Charlotte bistro. Justyna Kosmala and Splot share a passion for the Memphis Milano aesthetic that defined the colorful design style of the 1980s and 90s, and Rapallo was born during that creative meeting. It was made to decorate the interiors of an Italian restaurant in Warsaw’s Wola district.
Designer Piotr Niklas translated the work of designers such as Ettore Sottsass and Nathalie du Pasquier into an individual language of forms. Inspired by the unexpected space of the restaurant, Piotr Niklas chose a refreshed, pastel color palette.
Kilim weaving has long been part of Polish tradition and aesthetics. While kilim design in many regions remains rooted in conventional, repetitive patterns, Poland has used the kilim as a medium for modern design and artistic expression since the early 1900s.
Splot’s kilims are handcrafted in collaboration with two weaving centers. In Bobowa, near Kraków, where weaving goes back more than 70 years, they are woven with a dense, refined texture on a linen warp. The hand-spun wool has a soft bouclé texture that gives each kilim a subtle irregularity and depth.
When ordering, please specify:
- Fringes: on both sides, on one side, or no fringes
- Hanging fixtures: vertical, horizontal, or none
Customization is available on request.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 80x100x1cm (31x39x0'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 5 |
| Production Year | 2026 |
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| Design Class | Open Editions |
