Thomas O'Brien Collection Design: TOB979A Ruyi

The delicate, coral-like calligraphy of Ruyi by Thomas O’Brien for Safavieh is adapted from an antique ceramic tea bowl. O’Brien used its relaxed, gestural drawing as a small-scale, constantly repeating form. A subtle spiral structure orders the shapes that emerge, giving a touch of formality to the overall wool and silk Nepalese rug.