Moire - zig-zag

The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion and decomposition. By exploring the natural pattens which exist in different types of woods such as maple and cherry, the studio dove into the visual illusions that are naturally present in the grain and fibers of wood, translating them into pattens similar to traditional Moiré textiles. To create these delicate and complex patterns, cc-tapis and OoCI investigated jacquard weaving techniques, a production method which has been used for over two centuries primarily in the production of textiles. A technique which is very rarely used in the world of rug-making due to its complexity, employing thousands of individual spools of yarn being connected to traditional horizontal Indian hand-looms. A technique which has pushed the boundaries of cc-tapis’ craftsmanship, expanding the company’s production capabilities. The Moiré Collection is the result of Objects of Common Interest’s research into the patterns which exist in natural materials. Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis, founders of the studio, have applied their multidisciplinary approach to a collection which combines visual research and the application of new production methods to 3 rug designs: Zig-zag, Splash and Quadratic. A collection which is the juxtaposition of the contemporary with the traditional and the experimentational with artisanal craftsmanship.