Esti Barnes
Inspired by the layered complexity of city life, Tokyo is a textured wool rug that captures movement through sumi-inspired brushwork and delicate etching, reimagined in hand-tufted wool and silk. High-pile elements introduce rhythm and depth, reflecting the interplay of structure and spontaneity in urban Japan. As part of Monochrome Stories, a collaboration between Topfloor and artist Hashimoto Naotsugu, this artistic rug translates his dry-point etchings into tactile form. Debuted in Tokyo, the piece blends craft and quiet emotion into a sculptural surface grounded in reflection.
Dimensions:
170 x 240 cm
About the designer:
Topfloor by Esti Barnes creates artful floor coverings that honour texture, form, and the quiet power of craftsmanship. Each rug is rooted in material exploration—hand-tufted, hand-knotted, or woven in small batches using carefully selected yarns. Esti’s background in graphic design informs her bold yet balanced compositions, while her process remains grounded in experimentation and intuition. Drawing from nature, travel, and contemporary art, her designs speak softly but with intention. Across every surface and silhouette, the studio embraces timeless design, tactile detail, and sustainable making.
Esti Barnes
Inspired by the layered complexity of city life, Tokyo is a textured wool rug that captures movement through sumi-inspired brushwork and delicate etching, reimagined in hand-tufted wool and silk. High-pile elements introduce rhythm and depth, reflecting the interplay of structure and spontaneity in urban Japan. As part of Monochrome Stories, a collaboration between Topfloor and artist Hashimoto Naotsugu, this artistic rug translates his dry-point etchings into tactile form. Debuted in Tokyo, the piece blends craft and quiet emotion into a sculptural surface grounded in reflection.
Dimensions:
170 x 240 cm
About the designer:
Topfloor by Esti Barnes creates artful floor coverings that honour texture, form, and the quiet power of craftsmanship. Each rug is rooted in material exploration—hand-tufted, hand-knotted, or woven in small batches using carefully selected yarns. Esti’s background in graphic design informs her bold yet balanced compositions, while her process remains grounded in experimentation and intuition. Drawing from nature, travel, and contemporary art, her designs speak softly but with intention. Across every surface and silhouette, the studio embraces timeless design, tactile detail, and sustainable making.
