Art Deco design represented modernism turned into fashion. The intention was to create a sleek and anti-traditional elegance that symbolised wealth and sophistication. The distinguishing features of the style are simple, clean shapes, often with a ‘streamlined’ look; ornamentation that is geometric or stylised from representational form, much like Gabbeh designs and motifs. No surprise then that Zollanvari have always been inspired by the simplicity and elegance of Art Deco designs. They presented two new ‘trellis’ design kelims at M&O January 2024 that confirm this admiration.