Rilievo

Playing with depth, light, and shadow, Cristina Celestino and cc-tapis present Rilievo. A sculptural rug where an embossed pattern gracefully emerges from the surface, creating a three-dimensional interplay of texture and form.

about the collection

Inspired by organic geometries, the flowing motif frames fields of color and evokes harmonious repetitions that nod to trompe-l'œil and the illusion of movement.

Dyed in a natural palette of earthy tones, Rilievo embodies Cristina Celestino’s artistic vision which is expressed through the craftsmanship of expert artisans. Produced using a handloom technique, cc-tapis experimented with different pile densities arriving at a solution that was so thick that it could literally be sculpted. Artisans use a technique called embossing, where they cut manually into the deep pile, carving the motif “illusione” which Cristina Celestino designed for Fornace Brioni in 2021, originally produced in Terracotta. cc-tapis was able to transform the tactility of wool into something which could be crafted, similar to historic relief sculptures, or “rilievo” in Italian. 

cc-tapis was able to transform the tactility of wool into something which could be crafted, similar to historic relief sculptures, or “rilievo” in Italian. Blurring the lines between surface and structure, the collection captures a refined interpretation of contemporary design and artisanal craftsmanship.