Dashes Carpet

Daniel Costa, a Paris-based artist, designer, and artisan, creates works that meld foreign materials with his unique vision. A graduate of The Design Academy Eindhoven's Man and Leisure Department with top honors, Costa is a versatile artist focusing on ceramics and textiles. His initial rug collections were crafted in Nepal and India, where he utilized local fibers to realize his creative concepts.

Costa's design ethos often incorporates an organic sensibility, seeking inspiration from every day and traditional materials to create unexpected and visually striking pieces. His distinctive style is exemplified in designs such as the Fringe rugs by Kvadrat.

Reflecting on his creative journey, Costa expresses gratitude for the inspiration he found in Nepal, which resonated with the landscapes of his youth. He spent two immersive years developing his rugs, artworks, and photographs, exploring outwardly and inwardly to deepen his creative exploration. This reflective process led him to new artistic heights, allowing him to merge his artistic vision with the rich cultural and material tapestry of distant lands.