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Naja Utzon Popov

Danish Designer

+Naja Utzon Popov is a talented sculptor, textile designer and ceramicist who is internationally oriented in her work.

Based in an East London studio Naja’s inspiration has always come from a deep fascination for the richness of shapes and patterns of nature in her homeland of Denmark, where a passion for textile design, sculpture and form has run in her family's blood for over three generations.

As the granddaughter of the celebrated Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, and daughter of acclaimed Australian architect, Alex Popov, and eminent Danish artist, Lin Utzon, Naja’s works of art reflect a modern edge derived directly from the simplicity of the natural surroundings and aesthetic sensitivity in which she has been immersed all her life.

About The Designer

+ Presenting the rug line “Ice”

“Ice” is an exquisite new range of beautifully hand-crafted rugs designed by Danish artist, Naja Utzon Popov (pron. Nai-ya),inspired by her extensive travels to Greenland’s vast inland ice plains.

With vibrant color transformations and crystalline forms, the patterns of ice crystals have been translated into a collection of rugs with bold designs, lush textures and vibrant colors.

Brightly and boldly graphic, the carpets’ originality comes from their reflection of the hexagonal symmetry and uniqueness inherent in nature’s pure snowflake form. The design theme, which runs through the seven different patterns in the range, defies the elusiveness and transience of snowflakes by capturing their beauty in functional artworks that can be treasured for generations.

All seven patterns within the ‘Ice’ range are designed to suit both traditional and modern interiors, and are extremely durable as well as luxurious in feel. A mix of wool and silk is also available, providing an attractive variation in texture and appearance to the pure wool version.

Working side by side with carefully selected, skilled craftsmen in India’s north-east, Naja has ensured that each of her hand-drawn designs has been faithfully articulated in a high-quality hand knotted and hand tufted rug of New Zealand wool or silk.

Each commission can be tailored to your own color specifications and can be made to any size. Most importantly, all of the rugs are Rug Marked, providing an internationally-recognized guarantee that no child labor has been involved at any point throughout the manufacturing process.

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+ Review of the rugs

Please call or write for an appointment to review the rugs.

Prices start at £310 per square meter. The order time is approximately three months.

info@najautzonpopov.com

12 Alma Close, Alma Road, London N10 2NE, England +44 (0) 7950 142 719 Website: http://www.najautzonpopov.com