Design Middle East June 2021

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How do carpets add personality to spaces? A carpet is infinitely versatile where it can be used as a means of self-expression, to infuse character into your chosen space. With unique design themes, abstract patterns and cohesive colour, the carpets from Hands add sophistication and timelessness to your décor. Designs that speak to you, while understanding the language of the space they occupy. Textures that add depth and mystery to the mood and ambience. There are infinite ways in which a Hands carpet can lend character to space.

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COLLECTION ONE LOVE Above: Mexico Multi Tulum wave | Designer Karla Celorio hand tufted, wool and bamboo silk

Below: One Love Word Designers Padmini Pandey, Katia Santillán S., Sheena Poerwantoro, and Regina Davila hand Tufted, 100% bamboo silk

Established 140 years ago, Hands is renowned for its fine hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpets. Each carpet is crafted using some of the finest qualities of silk, wool and other man-made fibres sourced from around the world. Today, the brand is housed in some of the world’s most prestigious palaces, luxury hotels, and residences.

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Tell us about your latest collection? Our latest range- One Love is a special collection of ten handmade carpets, an exclusive collaboration of 9 designers from 9 countries in 5 continents curated by Arch. Padmini Pandey. It’s a story of all the designers coming together, inspired by humanity’s unified stand against the sweeping impact of the worldwide pandemic. A celebration of our diverse world, these designs are brought to life by Hands. Name some of your noteworthy projects. We have worked with Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab, Dubai; The Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai; Four Seasons Hotel, Dubai; Dar Al Masyaf, Dubai; The Ritz Carlton Sharq, Doha; FIVE, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai; Al Naseem, Jumeirah; Istana Palace, Kuala Lumpur; Adagio Deira Waterfront, Dubai; The Oberoi, Ajman; Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi; and many more.

What is your competitive advantage? A vertically integrated business model, where all the three qualities of hand-knotted, hand-tufted and handloom rugs and wall to wall carpets are produced in-house. The originality of designs, craftsmanship, transparency, a desire to achieve impeccable quality, and an understanding that every carpet is an expression of individuality. What are your future plans? After receiving an overwhelming response for the One Love Collection, Hands is planning to extend the idea of collaboration with artists and designers from across the globe. We intend to expand our wings and design capabilities through these collaborations as it will also give us a chance to channel our artistic potential which will foster the creativity of our carpets. Inputs by PRANAY PATODIA DIRECTOR, HANDS CARPET

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