The magic of the knot: kymo's new carpet world | News | Architonic
For thousands of years, people have placed rugs at their feet – whether as an expression of culture and lifestyle or to enhance living comfort. One of the most unusual knotting techniques is the Senneh knot, also known as the Persian knot, which is rarely found today. And yet, compared to other techniques, it creates a particularly homogeneous surface that is visibly and tangibly inspiring. The eyes of Denis Türker and Friedrich Bender also light up when they talk about this experience. For the two managing directors of the South German brand kymo, this is precisely the subtle difference in their work and company philosophy. Denis Türker laughs when he says that he grew up on piles of carpet. Even as a child, he was able to accompany his parents, who were among the first and largest importers of oriental carpets, on their travels and learned a lot about patterns, techniques and, above all, the nature of carpet…
For thousands of years, people have placed rugs at their feet – whether as an expression of culture and lifestyle or to enhance living comfort. One of the most unusual knotting techniques is the Senneh knot, also known as the Persian knot, which is rarely found today. And yet, compared to other techniques, it creates a particularly homogeneous surface that is visibly and tangibly inspiring.
The eyes of Denis Türker and Friedrich Bender also light up when they talk about this experience. For the two managing directors of the South German brand kymo, this is precisely the subtle difference in their work and company philosophy. Denis Türker laughs when he says that he grew up on piles of carpet. Even as a child, he was able to accompany his parents, who were among the first and largest importers of oriental carpets, on their travels and learned a lot about patterns, techniques and, above all, the nature of carpet…
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