Thinstripes
Made by JOV
Ben Beirens approaches the stripe not as decoration but as architecture. Thinstripes reduces the familiar motif to its essential geometry, drawing crisp linear contours across a surface that rewards close attention. The tension between graphic precision and soft organic materiality is what gives the rug its quiet authority.
Woven in Surmer 12/15 loop and cut, the construction alternates pile heights to create genuine three-dimensional depth. Merino wool contributes warmth and a natural sheen, while cotton grounds the composition with structural clarity. The result is a surface that reads as both drawing and object.
- Surmer 12/15 loop and cut construction
- Merino wool and cotton
- Customizable in color, size, and quality
- Designed by Ben Beirens for JOV
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Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are used in the Thinstripes rug?
Thinstripes is woven from Merino wool and cotton. Merino wool provides natural softness and a subtle sheen, while cotton lends structural stability and definition to the graphic linear pattern.
What does Surmer 12/15 loop and cut mean?
Surmer is a weaving technique in which some loops are cut and others are left intact, creating alternating pile heights across the surface. The 12/15 designation refers to the pile weight and density, which together produce the rug's characteristic three-dimensional texture.
Can Thinstripes be ordered in a custom size or color?
Yes. Thinstripes is available as a made-to-order piece and can be specified in custom sizes, colors, and quality grades to suit a given interior or architectural context.
Who is designer Ben Beirens?
Ben Beirens is a Belgian designer known for work that bridges graphic sensibility and material craft. His designs for JOV translate abstract compositional ideas into tactile, functional objects with a distinctly architectural character.
How does JOV approach rug design and production?
JOV positions itself at the intersection of contemporary art and textile craft, collaborating with designers to develop rugs that function as considered objects rather than purely utilitarian floor coverings. Production quality and material selection are central to each piece in the collection.
