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The tide rugs are a new way of using a rug, where one can find comfort in its aspects. It's shape and depictions refer to waves and serenity.

Hosted by Max Terpstra

This project is now archived and was part of DDW21

Event type

Exhibition

Location

Sectie-C

Hall 10 - L

Daalakkersweg 10 -22

5641 JA

The set of two tide rugs

Max Terpstra

They are large sculptural interactive rugs that are meant to be different than an ordinary rug is, the centrepiece of a room. Its structure underneath the rug is build to invite the user to use their bodies to enjoy the rug, as it can be used as actual furniture.

The general description

The tide rugs are a set of two 1 x 3 meter tufted rugs, made from second hand wool yarns. Where I as designer normally design and create rugs that are either wall-mounted or floor pieces, the tide rugs are something completely different as it features a skeletal structure underneath the rug. A wooden frame, also from mostly second hand and up-cycled materials, acts as an arch to elevate the rugs. Where one can not just walk on the pieces, you can now also enjoy the softness and comfortable qualities of the wool and the rug in its self. The idea came to life with the intent to expose the pieces in a library or other public place, to offer readers and the public a chance to use it and come to peace whilst reading a book or magazine. The name references the tranquility of changing tides and waves in general. And both the form of the pieces and the depictions and shapes are meant to intertwine. The tide rugs are premiering at Dutch Design Week

Detailed shot of a tide rug

Max Terpstra

One of the tide rugs

Max Terpstra

One of the tide rugs

Hosted by

Max Terpstra
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About Max Terpstra

Max Daniël Terpstra (1997) is a Rotterdam based tapestry designer and maker. By trying to find a balance between traditionally made rugs and their designs he tries to implement new forms and design inspired by those traditional artefacts and create a new and more contemporary pieces. Where emphasis is aimed towards the medium and shape, a contradiction can be found by the depicted arrangements on the rugs, bold colours and sharp flowing forms dominate and confront a soft and fluid fabric medium.