A collection of hand-knotted rugs which seamlessly merges the worlds of art and design, using graphic elements to create a visual language that is both cryptic and playful.

India Mahdavi has developed an intricate puzzle that extends beyond the obvious, turning words, phrases, and ideas into bold and unexpected shapes. Each piece in the Rebus collection combines playful abstraction with symbolism, part of a figurative language that invites the viewer to interpret and uncover the hidden clues woven into its surface. Produced in cc-tapis’ Atelier in Nepal, the soft fade effect central to each design is the result of a meticulous artisanal process achieved through a careful alternation of woollen threads in varying saturations, resulting in a color palette that is both subtle and striking.

Architect, designer and scenographer, India Mahdavi is based in Paris. Created in 2000, her studio is known for the diversity of its international projects which explore the fields of architecture, interior design, scenography, furniture and object design — all based in one single street, rue Las Cases. India Mahdavi is known for creating unique environments, combining a modern sense of comfort and elegance with color and humour – a cross-cultured art de vivre. Polyglotte & polychrome, India Mahdavi has become a signature, offering a special vocabulary that is joyful, cosmopolite and elegant all at the same time. Barcelona and the Philadelphia Art Museum. She has been named Designer of the Year by Wallpaper, Elle Decor International, AD España and Architecktur und Wohnen among other magazines.

REBUS by India Mahdavi press release

Founded in 2011, today cc-tapis has a catalog that includes a wide range of rugs designed in partnership with forward-thinking creatives and brands. This model allows the company to constantly explore new aesthetics and manufacturing solutions, in a process of continuous research and cross-pollination. The majority of cc-tapis’ collections are handmade in the company’s ateliers in Nepal and India, where high-quality raw materials such as Himalayan wool, pure silk and linen are shaped by master artisans, following a centuries-old craftsmanship tradition. Smaller productions are carried out in Italy, where cc-tapis keeps pushing the limits of what is considered possible in the realms of rug-making through modern technologies like robotufting. Over the years, the company has developed a substantial know-how in creating custom rugs for specific projects. Today, this ability makes cc-tapis a leader in bespoke services for companies and professionals working in the contract and residential sectors. Far from mass production, cc-tapis aims to offer a tailored service to those who understand and enjoy a high-end product which contains the story of an ageless culture.