Okay I know: carpets are boring…but wait a minute and let me present you the work of german designer JAN KATH! When I saw these pictures on todayandtomorrow this morning, I had immediately thought: so cool, a concrete’s rug ;-) but it’s not!

This collection entitled Erased Classic is based on classic patterns from Italian wall coverings and Indian saris. The carpets are produced by weavers at manufacturing sites in Kathmandu. But their final look is caused by acid, which makes the patterns fade and disappear. The customer cannot only define the color, materials, size, knot density, and design, but also the degree of erosion.

Are carpets still boring?