Coveted for its ethereal and lush motifs referencing historical symbols, each Omar Khan rug is a visual and sensorial masterpiece. Omar’s expressive designs are a refl ection of his own multifaceted upbringing; the Singapore-born Omar has a Dutch, Chinese and Egyptian lineage and grew up in several countries in Asia, as well as the US.
New Zealand wool is dyed in rich hues and – to bring Omar’s intricate design to life with a layered and 3-D effect – is hand-tufted and carved. The Koko rug, for instance, is a Rococo-inspired design awash in a blue and gold palette. Koko is an exclusive piece in the collaboration between luxury retail site Wright & Smith and Omar Khan.
To create Koko’s floral and symmetrical motif, 14 tonal colours – including a blue tint that is exclusive to Wright & Smith – were used. These 100-per-cent New Zealand wool rugs often contain bamboo, too, which create texture.
The designer’s penchant for and expertise in 3-D and graphical elements stem from his degree in animation and graphic design from Parsons School of Design in New York.
Omar has worked for clients such as W Residences and The St. Regis Singapore, and high fashion brands like Christian Louboutin and Azzedine Alaia. You can spot Omar’s Li Ling rug at The Yoga School in Singapore (pictured).