RDAI and Creative Matters Unveil Zoometry Rug Collection at Mouvements Modernes in Paris
Denis Montel and Julia Capp's RDAI has teamed up with Creative Matters, a Canadian rug manufacturer, to unveil Zoometry, a series of six exquisite rugs showcased at Galerie Mouvements Modernes in Paris until 23 September 2026. These rugs, crafted from Tibetan wool and Chinese silk, emulate the microscopic forms of minuscule organisms. Interior architect Johan Thuillot utilized Grasshopper software to design the patterns, working alongside textile artists Anna Panosyan and Clémence Hardelay to develop the color schemes. The end products, referred to as 'couture', boast stunning color gradients and effects reminiscent of butterfly wings. Each rug weighs 35kg and features a remarkable density of 1.8 million knots, created by artisans skilled in a unique Tibetan knot technique.
Key facts
- RDAI, led by Denis Montel and Julia Capp, collaborated with Canadian rug manufacturer Creative Matters on the Zoometry collection.
- Zoometry consists of six fine rugs made from Tibetan wool and Chinese silk.
- The exhibition is on view at Galerie Mouvements Modernes in Paris until 23 September 2026.
- Interior architect Johan Thuillot used Grasshopper software to replicate microscopic workings of tiny creatures.
- Textile artists Anna Panosyan and Clémence Hardelay from Creative Matters contributed colour suggestions.
- The partners edited back and forth for nearly two years.
- Each rug has a density of 1.8 million knots and weighs 35kg.
- Artisans worked three or four astride on a single 3x2 metre rug, completing no more than 7cm (400 knots) each day.
Entities
Artists
- Denis Montel
- Julia Capp
- Johan Thuillot
- Anna Panosyan
- Clémence Hardelay
- Ellen Himelfarb
- Ana Cunningham
- Narendra Shrestha
Institutions
- RDAI
- Creative Matters
- Galerie Mouvements Modernes
- Maison & Objet
- Wallpaper*
- The Times
- The Telegraph
- The World of Interiors
- The Globe and Mail
- Mouvement Modernes Gallery
- Azure Magazine
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Nepal
- London
- Canada
- Jardins du Palais Royal
- 11 bis rue de Beaujolais
- 75001 Paris
- Toronto