Kengo Kuma's Faces rug collection for Jaipur Rugs debuts at Milan Design Week

Kengo Kuma, a famous architect from Japan, has teamed up with Jaipur Rugs, an Indian company, to launch a new collection called Faces. This series features 16 wool rugs inspired by the facades of his well-known buildings. It was first showcased at Milan Design Week 2026, held from April 20 to 26. Rather than showing direct images, the rugs aim to capture the "sensory memory of architecture," focusing on elements like light and texture. Named Kasane, Kigumi, Chirashi, Bokashi, and Sukima, the designs pay homage to traditional Japanese construction techniques. They draw inspiration from four significant projects, including the Suntory Museum of Art and the Albert Kahn Museum. Made of wool and viscose, the rugs feature earthy tones and distinctive designs, with only Kasane featuring green. Greg Foster, Jaipur Rugs' artistic director, called this collaboration one of their most profound. The collection was displayed at their showroom and the Crespi Bonsai Museum.