Drawn to the mysterious underwater world
and the incredible diversity of life dwelling deep in the ocean, Urd Moll Gundermann’s latest collection, Watertopia, imaginatively translates her creative ideas into vibrant colours, structures and patterns on hand-knotted works of art. Propelled by the ambition to take rug artistry to new depths, Urd brings her underwater narrative to life in dreamy organic shapes, delicate tones and considered contrasts that challenge traditional rug craftsmanship and pique curiosity. 

The journey for creating each Watertopia rug is very involved, with numerous intricate processes taking it through dozens of hands. The creative process starts with Urd Moll Gundermann, who draws the underwater-inspired rug designs by hand, before they are mapped into a format that can be reproduced by the craftsmen. After the wool, silk and organic cotton is dyed and made into yarn, it is hand-knotted by skilled artisans in India, who tie thousands of individual knots to recreate the complex designs, with a total of over six million knots being used for the entire Watertopia collection. The rug pile is then meticulously cut and embossed by hand, creating varying lines, structures and nuances with precise cutting techniques that enhance the yarn and bring beautiful patterns and dimension to the surface.