Wacław – Wall Decoration
by Splot · Warszawa, Poland

There is something optimistic in linearity, and consistency in the continuity of lines. Is that why I am so absorbed by Wacław Szpakowski’s drawings? I have a soft spot for the work of architects, engineers, such as Oskar Hansen, Buckminster Fuller, and of course Wacław Szpakowski, as well as the contemporary Philip Rahm. Arguably, it is about reflection, order, principle, complexity, which lead patiently to a solution, but also promise a continuation. Thus, Wacław was created as a memory of awe, a true aesthetic experience, which I experienced by running my finger and eye along a line drawn by Szpakowski, listening to a melody line played on the violin by Adam Bałdych, following its fractal score. What I experienced then, I still carry in my memory to this day. Reflecting on the order and simplicity of a kilim’s structure and meditating on a probable new form that would reflect my fascination with Szpakowski, but also my perverse nature and tendency to use color boldly, led to the creation of “Wacław.”

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