Linus Dean is a graphic designer, but he’s also a fine artist. Now this Syndey-based Kiwi has woven the two together to produce a beguiling series of typographic rugs that harken back to hand-drawn signs. Each rug is named for a city.
Barcelona:
Boston:
Chicago:
London:
Melbourne:
New York:
Paris:
Sydney:
The silk and wool rugs are woven by hand by Tibetan and Nepalese artisans. You can customize the size and materials to work with your space. I have a feeling the prices are high, but I can’t tell you exactly — the Linus Dean website just says to email for a quote.
This article was last modified on December 14, 2022
This article was first published on September 28, 2011
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