Artist Creates Hand-Tufted Rugs Inspired by the Landscapes of Argentina

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Did you ever see a beautiful landscape and said: “That would be a good rug?” Well, Argentinian textile artist Alexandra Kehayoglou did, and she turned that idea into reality. Kehayoglou started making fully functional hand-tufted rugs which are inspired by landscapes of her native country.

Her works are not just impressive but also bear a strong political and social message. Kehayoglou chooses specific locations that were in the middle of a political controversy like Santa Cruz River or those who lost the part of their beauty due to the activity of humans like Raggio creek.

You can take a look at some of these cool rugs below.

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Celebrating #PachamamaDay #MotherEarth 1.8.18

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Ojo de Agua (2016) 💧 #diamundialdelagua #worldwaterday

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#BuenosAires used to be a #Pastizal🌾

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