'300' knitted carpet by sebastian schoenheit

'300' knitted carpet by sebastian schoenheit



knitting is regarded as a pretty safe form of craft (perhaps it comes from the association
with grandmothers knitting sweaters and mittens). either way, german designer
sebastian schoenheit is one designer trying to invigorate this craft with some contemporary
flair. his ‘300’ knitted carpet which makes use of oversized needles and yarn to create
a knitwork of surreal proportions. the piece is also meant to reference the process of
knitting and it history.

http://www.sebastianschoenheit.de

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