Search

Joe Doucet Designs Transcendence Rug Collection in Support of Equality

02.14.18 | By
Joe Doucet Designs Transcendence Rug Collection in Support of Equality

Ascend \\\ Hand Tufted Wool

New York City based designer Joe Doucet partnered for the second time with Odabashian on a collection of handcrafted rugs that he designed in support of the Transgender community. The Transcendence rug series came about as a response to the ongoing challenges faced by transgender people who are bravely living their truth in a society that often shuns them with the hope that we can rise above and move forward with open minds. The bold, four-piece collection aims to be an example that design can transcend and be used for good. In a measure to show just that, they’re donating a portion of the sales proceeds to the ACLU.

Ascend \\\ Hand Tufted Wool

From Joe Doucet:

The uniting theme of the series became Transcendence. I wanted to capture the beauty of outwardly becoming what you are internally. The four rugs each attempt to convey this thought in a different visual language. I shared the concept and designs with Jaime (Odabashian), not knowing if he was willing to go down this path with me, but to my delight, he was willing to throw his hat into the ring. A few months later and the entire collection was ready. I hope the rugs and the thought behind them are received with an understanding of the intent that each of us have a responsibility to use our skills to stand up for what is right. We chose to donate our royalties to the ACLU, the organization who fights the fight for equality for all in the US.

Ascend \\\ Hand Tufted Wool

Ascend \\\ Hand Tufted Wool

Shift \\\ Kilm Knotted Wool

Shift \\\ Kilm Knotted Wool

Recenter \\\ Moroccan Knotted wool

Recenter \\\ Moroccan Knotted wool

Evolve \\\ Hand Tufted Polypropylene

For purchase information, visit Odabbashian.com.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.