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Byzance

Product catalog summary

Introduction to Byzance Collection
The Byzance collection draws inspiration from Byzantine architecture, known for its influence on Western European culture and its distinctive use of domes and round facades. This architectural style is characterized by the use of colorful tiny tiles, as seen in religious buildings.

Influence of the Alhambra
The Alhambra, a medieval palace and fort in Granada, Spain, exemplifies the influence of Byzantine architecture. It was built by the Moorish Kingdom, which consisted mainly of Moroccan Berbers and Arabs. The Alhambra is renowned for its Islamic art and valuable art collection, making it a popular destination for travelers and design students.

Azulejos and Moorish Influence
Azulejos, Portuguese ceramic tiles, reflect the Moorish influence in Portugal, which also incorporated elements from the Byzantine and Persian empires.

Byzance Collection Overview
The Byzance collection marks a new chapter for Carpet Sign, introducing patterned rugs that complement their existing collection. The designs are associated with luxury, cosmopolitan style, and architectural elegance. Inspired by the vibrant colors and patterns of Moorish tiles from the Alhambra and Portuguese Azulejos, the collection aims to match contemporary luxurious interiors.

Design Elements
The collection features a blend of traditional craft and modern design, utilizing traditional tufting techniques. The designs are timeless yet modern, with subtle, random color additions in the overt tufting.

Designs and Patterns
The collection includes four designs: Alhambra, Tartan, Bubble, and Zig Zag. Each design consists of a fond, a basis, and an effect. The basis represents the overall design, while the effects are partially tufted, creating a seemingly random yet standard pattern. All designs have a fixed center, with sizes scaled from this point.

Color Palette
The Byzance collection features 15 colors, enhancing the richness and diversity of the designs.

Catalog excerpts

‘a former greek city under the guardianship of Rome’. • The origin of this collection lies in the Byzantine architecture. The Byzantine Empire had been of great influence on the culture and knowledge in Western Europe. Influences of the Byzantine architecture are especially to be found in religious buildings, using a lot of domes and round facades. Made out of colourful tiny tiles. One of the most well known is the Alhambra. • The Alhambra is a medieval palace and fort of the Moorish Kingdom of Granada in Andalusia [south of Spain]; ‘The Moorish’ was the name of the islamic people in Spain at...

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• Patterned rugs is a new chapter for Carpet Sign; We lost our virginity, we started with patterns, being complementary to the existing collection. • Design is associated with luxurious, cosmopolitan, architectural digest. • Inspired by the abundance of colours and shapes & rythms of the Moorish tiles in the spanish Alhambra and the portuguese Azulejos, we looked for patterns matching contemporary, luxurious interiors; • A touch of traditional craft, a touch of AD, a touch of traditional tufting technique: tradition translated to present-day design. • Timeless design with a twist by subtile, random...

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Fond – Basis - Effect The 4 designs all have a fond, a basis and an effect. The basis is the over all design, the effects will only be tufted partly. It looks like a random design but this is a standard pattern. The designs have a fixed centre. From there the sizes will be scaled.

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