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New design creations to be launched at M&O Paris include:
Graffiti from the Gabbehs Abstract & Plain Collection
According to Wikipedia Graffiti “(plural of graffito) are writing or
drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illicitly
on a wall or other surface, often within public view.” Zollanvari’s
NEW Graffiti line takes inspiration from ancient Gabbehs (pile rugs
traditionally used as bedding characterized by an abstract design
that rely on playful geometry). Zollanvari have applied the archaic
design motifs of these ancient Gabbehs by giving them a thoroughly
contemporary twist in a combination of cool pastel and zany vibrant
colours. The effect is a thoroughly on-trend carpet suitable today’s
interior design sensibilities. Graffiti Gabbehs are woven using the
finest highland wools from the Zagros mountains in a Kashkuli
quality, named after one of the Ghashghai’ nomadic tribes living in
the Fars province, southeast and northwest of Shiraz, Iran.
02-06 September 2016
Hall 1 – Eclectic
Stand B78/C77
Zollanvari are delighted to be returning to Maison et Objet (M&O)
Paris this September. The stand, in a prime location on the Red
Carpet, will once again present the extraordinary range of the
Zollanvari collections, from the tribal, classical and modern
designs from southern Persia to the glamorous contemporary
and traditional designs of the Kundan Koti Silk® Collection made in
Rajasthan, India.
‘M&O Paris is one of the most important design shows to launch
new creations’ states Reza Zollanvari, Group Managing Director
of Zollanvari International. ‘We normally participate in both the
September and January editions, and this year also debuted at
M&O Americas in Miami, which proved to be a hugely successful
show for us.’
M&O Paris September once again will be challenging and inspiring
with ‘House of Games’ as its ‘Inspirations 2016’ theme and Ilse
Crawford, one of the most successful interior designers in Britain
and the founding editor-in-chief of ELLE Decoration UK, as its
‘Designer of the Year’. Her profile is closely related to the world of
interior architecture and décor in which she is a prominant highly
respected figure.
Zollanvari return to Maison & Objet Paris in a prime locationPress Release
Grafitti 1, Gabbehs Abstract & Plain Collection
Other new designs to be seen at the fair are: Chimera, Plain Petrol
Blue and Mirage 4 from the Gabbehs Abstract & Plain Collection
(shimmering and bedazzling use of comb-like zigzag designs and
combinations of single and multi-tone wools creating thoroughly
contemporary Gabbehs); Verdant Landscape from the Gabbehs
Landscape Collection (rolling green hills and vales with a wonderful
sense of perspective) and Squares Revisited 5 from the Gabbehs
Geometric Collection (tribal motifs in squares of varying sizes and
colours creating a bemusing rich game-board).
Caprino (tribal gelims made of undyed goats’ hair and over-embroidered
with erratic vibrantly-coloured stripes), Ikat (Southeast Asian designs
meet Persian aesthetics), Mazandaran 4 (subtle duo-tone fine zigzags
and comb-like patterns) and Vibrant Baneh 2 (in new on -trend colours)
are all new kilims from the Flatweaves Collections.
Woodlands at Sunset and Woodland by Night (both from the ‘Into
the Woods’ line) as well as Baluch Soumaks in new colours from the
Transitional Collections will also be seen for the first time in Paris
this September.
Grafitti 5, Gabbehs Abstract & Plain Collection Grafitti 2, Gabbehs Abstract & Plain Collection
Chimera 1, Gabbehs Abstract & Plain Verdant Landscape, Gabbehs Landscape Collection Ikat Kilim 2, Flatweaves Minimalist Collection Woodland at Sunset from Into The Woods, Transitional Formal Collection
Designer carpets on show will include Abrashed and Abstract
Floral Cartouches and Jeziorak designs which are additions to the
Isfahan Collection made in Iran. Other new design carpets made
in Rajasthan, India, are additions to the Kundan Diffusion Koti Silk®
production including Ikat Pendants & Flowers, Chinese Flower
Power and Tiger Ikat. The carpets from the Kundan Silk® Collection,
developed for the US market since the embargo on Iranian products
imposed in 2010, are woven using the most exquisite materials, such
as raw organic and ‘banana’ silk. They are hand-knotted by skilled
artisans and the subtle over-dyeing of the carpets with translucent
colours creates a unique multidimensional shimmering texture.
In 2016 the continuing eclecticism of the company’s production
was recognised when Glow from the Kundan Pure Silk® Collection
won two of the most coveted trophies at the Carpet Design Awards
2016 (DOMOTEX Hanover): ‘Best Innovation’ and ‘Best Liked by
DOMOTEX Visitors’. Glow has also been nominated for a German
Design Award 2017 by the German Design Council who will announce
their results on 24th October 2016.
Abrashed Floral Cartouches in Hues of Gold on Lilac, Designer Isfahan Collection
Ikat Pendants & Flowers 4, Kundan Diffusion Koti Silk® Collection
Further notes for editors
The story of Zollanvari began when Gholam Reza Zollanvari joined
his father’s carpet business in 1947, a legacy that was handed down
from his great grandfather. Initially he focused on the traditional
products of the nomads of South Persia. Those colourful carpets
with high piles, Gabbehs, were knotted only for use in homes as
bedspreads and bedcovers. Appreciation for Gabbehs grew over the
years since they reflected the art, tradition and the aesthetics of the
southern Persian nomads. With the increase in demand for Gabbehs,
Gholam Reza Zollanvari began working with the Ghashghai’ and Luri
Nomads to start weaving new Gabbehs.
In 1985 his son Reza Zollanvari founded the company in Zurich in
order to have direct access to the European market. The company
expanded in 1989 when the weaving of large and room size Gabbehs
began, using naturally dyed, hand-spun wool. This step is now
recognised as a milestone in the history of Persian weaving. The
‘new’ Gabbehs exploded onto the world market, with new colours,
sizes and patterns being woven to satisfy the demands of the
Western markets. Soon Gabbehs became synonymous with the
Zollanvari name and the company’s creative and innovative spirit.
Gholam Reza’s second son, Hamid took over the business in Iran.
A second centre was built, close to Shiraz which brought together
design, dyeing and warehousing under one roof. Washing, finishing,
customer services and shipping were then located in a large
warehouse in Tehran. The sixth generation of Zollanvaris continues
For further information
please contact Gabi Peter:
T +41 (0)44 493 28 29
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Practical Information
Paris Nord Villepinte
Hall 1 – Eclectic
Stand B78/C77
Stand contact:
Reza Zollanvari
Opening times
Friday–Monday:
09.30–19.00
Tuesday:
09.30–18.00
Mazandaran Kilim 4,
Flatweaves Minimalist Collection
vegetable dyes at their central headquarters in Shiraz to maintain
consistent colour-qualities, that they are woven by nomadic women
and not children, and that each carpet is unique as each weaver has
developed their own style, which can differ from carpet to carpet.
to be active in the family venture in Hamburg, Kapstadt, Wuhan
(Hubei, China) and Secaucus, NJ, USA.
Zollanvari carpets embody the spirit of Persian carpet design and
weaving – an extraordinary art form that for more than 2,000 years
has been treasured across the world. This profound understanding
of the splendour and the profusion of the Persian weaving aesthetic
informs Zollanvari carpet production making it unique and timeless
– qualities that have established the Zollanvari name as a global
trailblazer in creating carpet art. As a result, the company have won
numerous worldwide accolades for the quality and individuality of
their carpets. The spirit of innovation is thus writ large in the carpets
and flat-weaves created by Zollanvari.
The concept of a resource-efficient and sustainable production is
deep rooted in the company and production tradition. Zollanvari
have endeavoured to revive old weaving techniques (some almost
extinct) to encourage the diversity of weaving techniques and to
develop new ones.
Zollanvari cultivates and nurtures extensive personal relationship
with the various nomadic tribes in Iran. Zollanvari carpet production
distinguishes itself by a sensitive regard for the traditional way of life
of the nomads and their natural environment. All Zollanvari products
carry their own Label & Warranty, which guarantee that all their
carpets and flat-weaves are made from hand-carded and hand-
spun wool, dyed using the highest quality environmentally friendly
