Rug by Frank Kupka for Elio Palmisano, 1971

Hand-knotted rug with senneh knots on antique vertical loom. Node density: 180,000 per square meter. Based on the 1925 design, it was made in 1971 in two pieces in Elio Palmisano's Textile Art Atelier Elio Palmisano's atelier represents one of the few Italian businesses (if not the only one) to have produced a large number of tapestries and rugs during the second half of the 20th century, in synergy with contemporary artists. from 1968 to about 2005 Palmisano created a collection of nearly 320 subjects, including tapestries and rugs, designed by renowned artists and designers from Giacomo Balla to Ettore Sottsass. Using ancient craft techniques, Palmisano has truly succeeded in weaving the scenario of 20th century Italian art. Elio Palmisano's manufacture has been much talked about in the nearly four decades of its existence, during which his works were appreciated and valued especially by the new design world.