The Kiss
This pattern comes from a section of the man's cloak in "The Kiss," probably Klimt's most famous image. To add to the drama of this runner, I have used stark black matte wool against shimmering, two-level gold and silver silk. The rectilinear shapes playing off of the central swirls add another level of interest to this arresting piece.
50% New Zealand wool / 50% natural silk. 200 knots per sq.inch (200 knots per 2.5 sq.cm.) Hand-knotted in Nepal.
2'9" x 9'
84 cm x 277 cm
$275/sq.ft. ($2959/sq.m.) for custom sizes and colors
KLIMT COLLECTION
For many years, I wanted to do a rug collection inspired by one of my favorite artists, Gustav Klimt. I love his use of color and his wildly creative imagination. Klimt envisioned the world in a way that we have never seen before. These rugs are a translation of his work, not a copy. I hope that I have captured the essence of Klimt in these rugs.