Exquisite handcrafted rugs revive Bengal’s heritage

The Bengal Narrative is a magnificent collection by Ajay Arya and Cocoon Fine Rugs that honours Calcutta’s architectural magnificence through elaborate handcrafted patterns.

Ajay Arya x Cocoon Fine Rugs proudly presents The Bengal Narrative, a breathtaking collection of handcrafted rugs designed by Ajay Arya and Cocoon Fine Rugs to honour Bengal’s architectural grandeur and cultural legacy. Inspired by the timeless beauty of Calcutta’s heritage structures, this collection captures the essence of the city’s past, transforming its rich history into intricate, geometric masterpieces that seamlessly combine tradition and contemporary design.

The aristocratic Zamindari mansions, the elaborate Victorian influences, and the poetic elegance of Rajbari stained glass windows are all remnants of a bygone era that are present in every thread of The Bengal Narrative. The collection is inspired by Calcutta’s early flooring designs, which are meticulously preserved while being reinterpreted with contemporary craftsmanship. The designs’ optical illusion, which is based on the interlocking rectangles’ golden ratio, reflects the city’s fluid yet structured character. It honours the artistry that has long characterised Bengal’s aesthetic language as well as symmetry and nostalgia.

Each of the collection’s unique design narratives is based on Bengal’s rich cultural legacy. The grandiosity of the city’s mansions and colonial-era flooring patterns, where complex geometries meet aristocratic elegance, are echoed by the 6’x6′ square Calcutta Heritage Style carpet. Bengal’s artistic spirit is celebrated by the Shantiniketan Style rugs, which combine traditional craftsmanship with vivid colours to produce classic handwoven pieces. With their exquisite arabesques, floral medallions, and geometric tessellations that radiate depth and sophistication, the Jamdani Style rugs honour Bengal’s renowned weaving heritage.

Bengal’s artistic heritage is preserved through the painstaking craftsmanship of each rug in The Bengal Narrative. Ajay Arya and Cocoon Fine Rugs have brought back a tradition in addition to creating a collection. These carpets are more than just floor coverings; they tell tales and capture the spirit of Calcutta’s history while blending in perfectly with the present.

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