Domotex Names Carpet Design Award Winners

Hannover, Germany, Jan. 17, 2011 --The 2011 Carpet Design Awards were presented at Domotex Hannover on Sunday, Jan. 16.

The awards are presented annually to the most original and innovative carpet designers. The hand-made carpets submitted are assessed on the basis of the key criteria of design excellence, product quality and artistic or technical innovation.

One hundred and eighty nine carpets from 21 countries were submitted for judging.

Best Modern Design Standard

Chuk Palu Home, Kunduz

Best Modern Design Superior

Knotisse Fine Weavings, Old Yarn Kilim 2

Best Modern Design Deluxe

Floor Motion by Vartian, Broken Glass

Best Traditional Nomadic Design Superior

Bazar du Sud, Ben Chagra – Beni Ouarain

Best Traditional Nomadic Design Deluxe

Jan Kath Design GmbH, Neon

Best Traditional Workshop/Formal Design

Ariana Rugs Inc. , Polonaise 12191

Best Old/Antique Carpet

Mollaian Srl., Kashan Mohtasham

Best Collection Modern

Kooches, Elemental Collection

Best Collection Traditional

Jan Kath Design GmbH, LMB Kilim Collection

Best Innovation

Rug Star by Jürgen Dahlmanns, The Eco Project Collection