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Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artisans.

cc-tapis innovate through a new approach to traditional methods. A strong respect for the materials and for the culture of this ancient craft is reflected in the company’s eco- friendly approach to every step of production, ranging from the hand spinning of the softest Himalayan wool to the use of purified rainwater for the washing of the final products, making each one of cc-tapis rugs unique. cc-tapis founded a non-profit organization with the mission to provide a complete education to the children of weavers in Nepal. Offering education in private schools from kindergarten all the way through to high-school graduation.

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Carlo Mollino, a versatile personality from Turin born on May 6, 1905, was a true pioneer in multiple aspects: He was an Italian designer, architect, photographer and writer. As a man of many talents, Mollino was also an avid race car driver, pilot, ski enthusiast and inventor. 

The visionary genius’ design ethos was centred around animal-inspired forms and anatomical silhouettes whose curves created arabesques and sinuous lines reminiscent of ski tracks and the trails left by acrobatic planes in the sky.  Adopting an experimental and complex design style, Mollino crafted surrealistic pieces for private commissions which were largely one-offs production. His thrill-seeking approach to life, architecture, and design made him one of mid-century Italy’s most remarkable cultural figures.

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