Ombra, an immersive experiment with shadow, where objects and the imagination float or even fly. A collection which adds a new dimension to an interior space, giving a three- dimensional sensation to a two-dimensional object, merging these opposing worlds in a rug.

The collaboration between cc-tapis and Muller Van Severen was born remotely, from virtual meetings that took place during 2020. From this initial digital introduction, the Belgian duo took a traditional approach to their creative process and began with model-making; experimenting with paper, cardboard and light. Seated at a table and equipped with the torches on their cellphones Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen, founders of the studio, were fascinated by pushing the boundaries of two-dimensions, interested in moving beyond a flat and static plane.

By cutting, sticking and photographing, they delicately layered tone and shadow, adding not only multiple dimensions to their design but also to traditional craftsmanship, being carefully translated into a hand-knotted rug with Himalayan wool and pure silk by Tibetan artisans. A design which engages with the objects placed on it, an interaction that gives a feeling of lightness, projecting out of two-dimensionality to land in a three-dimensional space.