TATACOA RUG
designed for AMES
Client: AMES
Year: 2024-25
Technique: Hand made rug carpet made of fique fibers from Colombia
TATACOA RUG DESIGNED FOR AMES
For this collection, Charlotte Lancelot drew inspiration from the landscapes of Colombia, particularly the stunning beauty of the Tatacoa Desert and its layered colors. Her design was then brought to life by Colombian artisans using a natural fiber specific to Colombia called fiqué.
(c) Olympe Tits
A process that takes five days alone before the individual, colorful strands are woven into an abstract weave of orange, red and brown. The rugs are mostly produced by women, experts in their work and at the same time heads of their families, who need at least 15 days in total for the small rug version.