The Polar Byzantine rug collection is based on an original poetic story written by award-winning Finnish author Rosa Liksom. Together with Klaus Haapaniemi, they plan and stage the story and the fantastic Arctic world in an opera where animals escape nature's transformation to take refuge in an ice palace far from land.
Materials polyamide or wool
Chapter 1 - 200 x 300 cm
Polyamide
Chapter 2 - 200 x 200 cm
Polyamide
Chapter 1 - 200 x 300 cm
Wool
Chapter 2 - 200 x 200 cm
Wool
Chapter 3 - 200 x 200 cm
Polyamide
Chapter 4 - 200 x 300 cm
Polyamide
Chapter 3 - 200 x 200 cm
Wool
Chapter 4 - 200 x 300 cm
Wool
Chapter 5 - Ø300 cm
Polyamide
Vulture - 300 x 400 cm
Polyamide
Chapter 5 - Ø300 cm
Wool
Vulture - 300 x 400 cm
Wool
Klaus Haapaniemi
Klaus Haapaniemi (1970 Helsinki, Finland) is an internationally renowned artist and designer who lives and works in London, UK. His work combines aesthetically inspired traditional folk art with modern form and color palette. Haapaniemi's approach to design is influenced by nature, Finnish folklore, fantasy and the decorative arts. He has collaborated with a number of design houses to create events, department store campaigns, fashion collections and interior design. Haapaniemi has published three illustrated books and organized several exhibitions of his art and design. Klaus Haapaniemi launched his own textile and design company in 2010.