Inspired by Atelier Pfister's invitation to undertake a research and development trip to Turkey, the Surava collection preserves the beauty and structural integrity of original, vintage rugs while updating colours and patterns for contemporary interiors. Caviezel selected her collection from vintage hand knotted wool Anatolian rugs, then upcycled these rugs with overdyes and new designs. The original classic Persian designs become pentimenti beneath new dyes, while the removal of knots and insertion of new knots allow her patterns to emerge. Patterns include Caviezel's floral outlines reminiscent of children's chalk drawings on pavements, geometric patterns, and the inspiring English phrase Today is a good day. The collection represents a unique and sustainable merger between old and new.
Mise-en-scène of Surava and Tomils collection in Zürich, Switzerland
Photo: Françcois Halard © Atelier Pfister
Mise-en-scène of Surava, Tomils and Felids collection in Zürich, Switzerland
Photo: Françcois Halard © Atelier Pfister
Mise-en-scène of Surava and Marmorera at Parco Scherrer, Lake Lugano, Switzerland
© Françcois Halard
Detail of the graphic version in turquoise - each rug is unique
© Claudia Caviezel
Detail of the graphic version in mustard - each rug is unique
© Claudia Caviezel
Detail of the graphic version in indigo - each rug is unique
© Claudia Caviezel
Rug and yarn samples
© Claudia Caviezel
Instructions and color references for rug weavers in Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
At the weaving atelier in Cappadocia, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
Samples of colour at the weaving atelier in Cappadocia, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
Yarns at the weaving atelier in Cappadocia, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
At the weaving atelier in Cappadocia, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
Stored rugs ready for further processing in Cappadocia, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
Having tea at the Studio of Ahmet Diller in Istanbul, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
Meeting at the weaving atelier with Ahmet Diller in Cappadocia, Turkey
© Claudia Caviezel
Mise-en-scène of the Surava collection in Zürich, Switzerland
Photo: Françcois Halard © Atelier Pfister