Jan Kath
About Jan Kath
Jan Kath (born 1972) is one of the world's leading textile designers. The man from the German mining town of Bochum knows better than anyone how to fuse classical elements from the East with modernism from the West. His fascination for hand-knotted carpets stems from his family background: two generations before him were already active in the carpet business. Also characteristic of his collections is the use of photo-realistic motifs, which Jan Kath continues to perfect together with traditional weavers from Nepal and Tibet.
Materials and quality
Due to the use of pure materials and manufacture by artisans, who work exclusively according to local traditions, each rug has its own unique character. The basic material of all collections is Tibetan Highland wool, one of the best quality wools in the world. As well as other natural materials, including silk and nettle with a knot density of between 100 and 450 knots in every 6.45 square centimetres (square inches). In terms of size, format and materials, the carpets can be made to individual requirements. Fair payment and good working conditions are a matter of course for Jan Kath. Together with label STEP, they are fully committed to adhering to strict social and ecological standards in carpet production.
Projects
Jan Kath's hand-knotted rugs are highly appreciated internationally; from the royal palaces in Saudi Arabia to the White House in Washington, and from the suites of Hotel The Four Seasons to the villas of pop stars. Due to the modular structure of the collection, all rugs can also be combined well with each other.
Looking for a true eye-catcher on the floor? Then we welcome you to our showroom in Amstelveen, where we present numerous rugs from the Jan Kath collections in the Shop-in-Shop.
