ABOUT THE ARTIST
German Artist Stefan Heyer specialises in gestural abstract paintings which are extremely layered as he drips paint and scrawls words with the use of mixed mediums including oil paints, phototransfer, dried plants, emulsion, pencil and oil pastels on canvas, giving these abstract pieces their intriguing complexity.
Using a combination of intuitive physicality of highly energetic trance-like strokes and mark makings, along with a more highly conscientious process, Heyer’s works are an exploration of histories, both personal and shared, and are inspired by pop culture, esoteric and philosophical issues and nature
‘A painting should remain a mystery’
'AWAKEN THE SPIRITS PART 1'
Part of the latest Artist Collaboration collection with German Artist Stefan Heyer, ‘Awaken The Spirits Part 1’ is a diptych design (meaning an artwork consisting of two pieces). This piece has been skilfully hand-knotted in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, using the world’s oldest traditional skills in the finest Tibetan wool and Chinese silk.
'AWAKEN THE SPIRITS PART 2'
Using a combination of intuitive physicality of highly energetic trance-like strokes and mark makings, along with a more highly conscientious process, Heyer uses oil paints, phototransfer, dried plants, emulsion, pencil and oil pastels on canvas, giving these abstract pieces their intriguing complexity.
'THE PATH OF HOLLOW WORDS'
From canvas to carpet, in this original piece, Heyer has even included the use of dried plants and other foraging. Hand-knotted in a fusion of wool and silk, the lustrous accents encourage you to look closer and discover Heyer’s signature writing hidden within the design.
Knots Rugs fourth instalment of the ‘Your Floor Is The Canvas’ features three new designs, translating Stefan Heyer’s original contemporary mixed media artwork into modern masterpieces. Each piece has been skilfully hand-knotted in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal using the world’s oldest traditional skills and the finest Tibetan wool and Chinese silk.
Bespoke sizes and colourways are also available upon request.
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Origins
Visionary Women shifting the Pattern
Behind every Knots rugs lies a story of artistry, tradition and collaboration. But woven even deeper into the fabric of our work is the story of women – visionary, resilient and driven by a desire to create something meaningful. This journal is a celebration of two such women: Bonnie, the founder of Knots Rugs, London and Dolma, one of our most trusted and long-standing production partners based in Nepal. Though worlds apart their lives and work are beautifully linked by a shared passion for rugs, deep respect for craftsmanship, supporting communities and a commitment to empowering women together.
Production
Natural Materials behind every Knots Rug
Each Knots rugs rug weaves a narrative rich not only in color and design but also in materials. The rugs are intricately crafted from materials sourced from the lush silk fields, the majestic Himalayan highlands, and the green hillsides covered with wild nettle. Our rugs are born from nature’s own palette, woven with materials that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful. At Knots Rugs, our work begins long before a single knot is tied. It starts in nature, where the finest, most ethical, and sustainable fibers are found. We work with all the different fibers in the world, from Tibetan wool, Chinese silk, wild silk, nettle, hemp, and cactus.
Production
How a Rug gets its Colours
When you’re thinking of a design for a rug, the first thing that might come to your mind is the intricate pattern or overall artwork. But behind the allure of each beautiful rug lies an important and complicated process which often goes unnoticed - the art of selecting colours.