Carpet Design Awards
The Carpet Design Awards are an international badge of distinction, given in recognition of quality and design excellence in hand-made carpets and rugs. Presented annually at DOMOTEX, they will be in their 15th year in 2020. This year's awards were be conferred in eight categories, with the winners received their prizes at a special ceremony held at DOMOTEX on Saturday, 11 January.
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International Competition
The Carpet Design Awards help to give expression to cutting-edge innovations and emerging trends in the carpet industry. Since the inception of the awards for outstanding carpet design, the categories have therefore been refined and updated to reflect industry trends.
The Jury
An international jury headed by Graham Head, Vice Chairman of top home furnishing retailer and interior trendsetter ABC Carpet & Home in New York City, will assess all of the entries and shortlist for each of the eight categories three carpets that are characterized by exceptional design, quality and craftsmanship.
The Winners
The winners in the 2020 Carpet Design Awards have been selected: 24 designer carpets have made it to the final round of the international competition for outstanding carpet design. Eight winners have now been announced.
Categories 2020
Categories that emphasise the CDA's focus on original design, quality and innovation
Category 1: Best Studio Artist Design
Original small scale production design from an artist or designer
Note: Open to non-exhibitors!
Category 2: Best Modern Design Superior
Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials
Category 3: Best Modern Design Deluxe
Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials
Category 4: Best Transitional Design
A new rug that interprets traditional designs for a contemporary audience
Category 5: Best Flatweave Design
Original rug design demonstrating the flatweave technique
Category 6: Best Collection
Contemporary Traditional or Transitional design collections demonstrating a common theme
Category 7: Best Interior
A high-end customisation project or rug installation demonstrated with high quality images
Category 08: Best Modern Design Select
Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of material
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