Biophilic Collection for Aviation

The Biophilic Collection

In keeping with its long history of ethical design, Tai Ping is proud to present 16 environmentally-conscious carpets. The biophilic concept of design, which influenced these new works, recognises the innate human desire to be surrounded by nature. These sustainable compositions bloom and warp, mimicking organic forms of the outside world. Raw, natural fibres remain undyed, eliminating a water-consuming step of the manufacturing process and simultaneously creating a soothing and distinctive palette of whites, creams,beiges, browns and greys.

Biophilic takes two forms: eight ‘couture’ and eight ‘series’ designs.

The eight ‘couture’ offerings in the Biophilic Collection are named after essential oil plants with designs that were extracted from nature. Taking inspiration from the natural Japanese tie dye technique of Shibori, these compositions create an impression of ink. Various shades of wools from super whites to berbers are juxtaposed with silk. The whole array of Tai Ping’s hand-tufting expertise is on display, including gradation, multi-level pile heights and specialty sheering, resulting in remarkably intricate designs.

The ‘series’ designs are a plush testament to elegant simplicity. Neutral palettes with subtle nuances lend themselves to geometric designs, creating accessible, adaptable pieces. Rough and irregular patches communicate hand gestures of artisanal techniques, imbuing each piece with a wild authenticity.

The use of undyed fibres and their natural variations makes each Biophilic carpet one-of-a-kind. Undyed natural materials vary in colour from season to season and batch to batch; as such, custom orders with precise colour matching will not be available since the distinctive fibres in each work contribute to its unique appearance.