An Argentinian of Greek decent, Alexandra Kehayoglou creates incredible carpets that could be easily mistaken for miniature meadows. As varied as the grasses of South America, the carpets are beautiful representations of natural and cultural heritage. These grass-like carpets carry a strong message of sustainability. Made from wool, of course a natural material, but they are often made from the leftovers of the production of other products in the factory.

Kehayoglou’s grandparends immigrated to Argentina from Greece and they brought the tradition of rug and carpet making with them, so she grew up around textile artists, her family followed a textile tradition that was developed thousands of years ago in Asia Minor.

After graduating with a degree in visual arts, Kehayoglou returned to her roots making carpets as her ancestors did, but with a twist. As varied as the grasslands and natural scenery of South America, the carpets are beautiful representations of natural and cultural heritage.

«Carpet weaving is innate knowledge for me. It makes me feel connected to another time. It is a way of building meanings throughout my life and that of my ancestors» said Kehayoglou.

The grassland carpet seeks to mimic the appearance of naturally occurring, but fast disappearing landscapes. They also carry a strong message of sustainability. These carpets are made from wool, a natural material, but they are often made from the leftovers of the production of other products in the factory.