Ege

Rug Collection for Studio Kali

Ege is a series of kilims reflecting an admiration for the visual and emotional expressiveness of the sea surface, with its fluid movements, and hues of color reflections that create a relaxing effect on the human psyche. Taking its inspiration from the blue Aegean Sea, the collection reinterprets centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving with a modern, contemporary and sensual design approach. Handwoven by Anatolian weavers using 100% sheep wool, Ege collection aims to bring the Aegean spirit full of sea, wind, sand and nature to the interior space.

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We're happy to provide translations of Ege in numerous languages, including: Matversameling AF, Mbledhja E Qilimave SQ, ምንጣፍ መሰብሰብ AM, مجموعة البساط AR, Գորգերի Հավաքածուն HY, Xalça Kolleksiyası AZ, Alfonbra Bilduma EU, Калекцыя Дываноў BE, গালিচা সংগ্রহ BN, Kolekcija Tepiha BS, Колекцията Килими BG, Rug Collection MY, La Col·lecció De Catifes CA, Ang Pagkolekta Sa Carpet CEB, Kusonkhanitsa Rug NY, 地毯系列 ZY, 地毯系列 ZH, Cullizzioni Rug CO, Kolekcija Tepiha HR, Kolekce Koberců CS, Tæppekollektion DA, Tapijtcollectie NL, Tapiŝkolekto EO, Vaipade Kollektsioon ET, Mattokokoelma FI, La Collection De Tapis FR, An Cruinneachadh Rugaichean GD, A Colección De Alfombras GL, ხალიჩების კოლექცია KA, Teppichkollektion DE, Η Συλλογή Χαλιών EL, રગ કલેક્શન GU, Koleksyon Tapi HT, Tarin Ruga HA, ʻo Ka Hōʻiliʻili Moena HAW, אוסף שטיחים HE, गलीचा संग्रह HI, Kev Sau Ntaub Pua Tsev HMN, Szőnyeg Kollekció HU, Mottusafn IS, Mkpokọta Akwa Akwa IG, Koleksi Permadani ID, Bailiúchán Rugbaí GA, La Collezione Di Tappeti IT, ラグコレクションは JA, Koleksi Karpet JV, ಕಂಬಳಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹವು KN, Кілем Коллекциясы KK, ការប្រមូលកម្រាល KM, Gukusanya Itapi RW, 러그 컬렉션은 KO, Berhevkirina KU, Килем Коллекциясы KY, ການເກັບກໍາຜ້າປູ LO, Oratorium Collectio LA, Paklāju Kolekcija LV, Kilimėlių Kolekcija LT, Teppech Kollektioun LB, Колекцијата На Килими MK, Fanangonana Karipetra MG, Koleksi Permaidani MS, റഗ് ശേഖരണം ML, Ġbir Rug MT, Ko Te Kohinga Whariki MI, रग कलेक्शन MR, Хивсний Цуглуулга MN, गलीचा संग्रह NE, Teppesamling NO, ଗାମୁଛା ସଂଗ୍ରହ OR, د غالۍ ټولګه PS, مجموعه فرش FA, Kolekcja Dywanów PL, Coleção De Tapetes PT, ਰਗ ਕਲੈਕਸ਼ਨ PA, Colecția De Covoare RO, Коллекция Ковров RU, Aoina Fala SM, Колекција Тепиха SR, Rug Collection SN, قالين جو مجموعو SD, රග් එකතුව SI, Kolekcia Kobercov SK, Zbirka Preprog SL, Ururinta Roogagga SO, Pokello Ea Rug ST, La Colección De Alfombras ES, Kumpulan Rug SU, Ukusanyaji Wa Rug SW, Mattkollektion SV, Ang Koleksyon Ng Alpombra TL, Коллексияи Қолин TG, விரிப்பு சேகரிப்பு TA, Келәм Җыю TT, రగ్గు సేకరణ TE, คอลเลกชันพรม TH, Kilim Koleksiyonu TR, Haly Ýygnamak TK, Колекція Килимів UK, قالین کا مجموعہ UR, گىلەم يىغىش UG, Gilam Kolleksiyasi UZ, Bộ Sưu Tập Thảm VI, Casglu Rygiau CY, Rugkolleksje FY, Ingqokelela Yombhoxo XH, טעפּעך זאַמלונג YI, Ikojọpọ Rogi YO, Iqoqo Lombhoxo ZU, Rug Collection EN.

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Unique Properties

Ege is a series of kilim rugs that merge the sensibilities of centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving with a modern, artisanal and sensual design approach. Inspired by cultural craft traditions and the beautiful Aegean sea, Ege collection establishes a contemporary expression at the intersection of design, craft and art. Handwoven by Anatolian weavers using 100% sheep wool, Ege collection aims to bring the Aegean spirit full of sea, wind, sand and nature to the interior space.

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handmade rug, handwoven, kilim rug, wool, natural

Production Technology

The kilim rugs are handwoven by skilled Anatolian weavers from the Aegean region in their own homes, following ancient techniques of kilim rug weaving. The material is 100% Anatolian sheep wool, which is colored using vegetable-based dyes. The design and production process support the sustainability of craft traditions, as well as respecting nature through natural dying processes.

Design Challenge

There were several challenges throughout the project like making sure the weaving is carried out with the exact shapes, colors and specifications. Each weaver has his/her own style and slight differences in weaving approach so the major challenge was to make sure the design is realized as intended, while giving room for the individuality of the weavers. This makes every single kilim rug truly unique and one of a kind.

Project Duration

The project began in Spring 2018 and the first kilims were produced in Autumn 2018. Since then many kilims have been woven in different colors and sizes. A kilim rug takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks to make including handweaving, shaping, washing and finishing. The design stage is carried out in Istanbul, Turkey and the weaving is carried out throughout Anatolian villages of the Aegean region. Ege Collection received EDIDA - Elle Decoration International Design Awards in Turkey in 2020.

Operation Flow

Ege collection aims to bring inspiration, joy and a feeling of coastal nature into interiors. They can be customized in dimensions and colors according to user needs and wishes; and can be placed on floors or walls. The natural material of sheep wool combined with the flatweave technique gives warmth in cold days while keeping the space cool in warm days. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of wool inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria also making the kilims anti-odor.

Research

A through research was carried out regarding traditional Anatolian kilim weaving techniques, as well as finishing techniques used in kilim rugs. Anatolian villages were visited to meet with the weavers, in order to observe and learn more about various weaving techniques. For the design stage, many photographs of the sea surface were taken and were translated into abstract patterns representing the sea surface. Many variations were experimented with before finalizing the designs.

Inspiration

There are 2 major sources of inspiration behind the Ege Collection, the Agean Sea and the centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving. The kilim rugs in the collection reflect an admiration for the visual and emotional expressiveness of the sea surface, with its fluid movements, and hues of color reflections that create a relaxing effect on the human psyche. Having blue Aegean Sea as its muse, the name for this kilim rug series is Ege, the Turkish name for Aegean.

Project Overview

Ege Rug Collection has been a Silver winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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Silver Recognition

Fulden Topaloglu was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Ege Rug Collection.

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Ege Collection: Handwoven Kilim Rugs Inspired by the Aegean Sea

Fulden Topaloglu's Ege Collection of kilim rugs, inspired by the Aegean Sea and Anatolian craft traditions, brings a contemporary and artisanal touch to interior spaces.

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