It is a rare, almost magical moment: after an unexpected rainfall, the barren desert comes to life. Colours burst through the dusty soil, delicate flowers open as if to shatter the silence –cheerful, vibrant, present, yet never intrusive.
This natural spectacle forms the starting point for Gol Nura by Jan Kath.
It captures the beauty of plants that have learned to survive in extreme conditions, with calm, earthy tones forming the backdrop. The rugs are made using two knotting techniques, the classic Tibetan knot, known for its open, airy structure, and the Sumak flatweave technique.
With Checkerboard, Jan Kath reinterprets a familiar motif. The geometric grid lends the carpet rhythm, order, and a clear structure, allowing the design to blend effortlessly into a wide variety of interiors. A subtle colour gradient spreads naturally across the surface, lending the pattern depth and vibrancy without pushing itself into the foreground.
Together with his son Sanchir, Kath has opened a new chapter in the iconic Erased series: Erased Artwork is a tribute to tradition, the sensual experience of textile art, and at the same time a radical play with deconstruction.
In the creative process, an abstract and an ornamental pattern merge. This motif is then further alienated, superimposed, blurred. What remains are delicate hints, fragile surfaces, shimmering layers of colour: like memories that slowly fade from mind but retain their emotional power.
