If you think of rugs or tapestries, you can’t help but think of grandma’s bleached out or yellowed mattresses. What definitely almost never comes to your mind is art. However, art is exactly what the industrial designers Yvan Semenowycz and Robyn Waffle have been creating since 2011. Both specialized in fashion communication and illustration which definitely is reflected by the extravagant models by the rug design company TOTEM. This is art you can step on. The two designers create designer rugs and wall hangings which feature extremely famous motifs and which definitely don’t remind you of grandma’s old musty carpet in the living room.
TOTEM was founded in Toronto, Canada where it is based. The company cooperates with talented craftsmen and artists from all over the world to produce its designs. Furthermore, TOTEM places value on fair trading, the high quality of the materials and their careful processing. For its customers in Toronto, TOTEM even offers free home visits during which the employees and the customers sit together to discuss the rug designs and how and where the rug can be positioned. But what is so special about TOTEM? It’s the motifs. Wonder Woman, Iron Man or the Death Star are just a few of the impressive designs which grace the rugs.
However, such a designer rug indeed isn’t a bargain. Here, you can get some models for CAD$ 600, which is €411 approximately. But the more affordable designs like the tapestry in the shape of an animal emblem look impressive as well. The complete set with all emblems is available for CAD$ 1,500. For the probably most outstanding model, the Death Star (60x60cm) you sadly have to dip into your pocket as this masterpiece costs CAD$3,600 which is about €2,465. The small version (30x30cm) can be taken home for only CAD$350. My ultimate favorite nevertheless is the Captain America rug which indeed can be considered affordable with a price of only CAD$350.
TOTEM doesn’t only produce textiles gracing walls and floors. This company also takes part in some projects like the TOTEM interior rug installation of a Mini Cooper for the Anomaly marketing agency. The result is definitely presentable. With a modified Anomaly Logo and the British flag, the interior room represents a special masterpiece for the Mini Cooper.
Who wants to buy a designer rug by TOTEM, can take a look at the gallery which includes some of the creations. As soon as you found something to your liking, you should send an email to the company. If you want to implement your own ideas, just tell the team of TOTEM. The creative employees are glad to help and will try to turn your ideas into reality.
The only drop of bitterness? The production will take some time. But as soon as the rug has reached your home, you will see that the wait was worth it.
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