cc-tapis SWARM Patterned handmade rug

The rhythmic singing of cicadas, the low hum of bees, the soft beating of a moth’s wings are the sounds of insects interacting in our daily lives, a presence is often taken for granted yet fundamental to our ecosystems.‎ Born in a family of beekeepers, Marlène Huissoud’s passion for insects is reflected in the design of her rug, made in collaboration with cc-tapis.‎ Based on Huissoud intricate drawings, Swarms celebrates the importance of insects and interprets their constant movement.‎ The rug is completely hand-knotted in Nepal by Tibetan artisans, using traditional techniques with 152.‎000 individual knots per square meter.‎ No dyes, chemicals or acids were used during production and only Himalayan wool was used, rich material with a wide variety of natural tones.‎ Marlène Huissoud’s concern for the environment is expressed in her choice of materials and manufacturing techniques.‎ Through her project she intends to celebrate the importance of insects as their presence in the world is declining: in the past decade alone 40% of insect species in the world have gone extinct.‎