Jioni Carpet.

Design: Helmut Scheufele.

An African proverb states: “Where there's love, night never comes.” Jioni means twilight in Swahili. The moment night begins to fall, translated into modern carpet art. 

Low-pile carpet in 45% silk, 35% Tibetan highland wool, and 20% nettle fibers. 

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Jioni, Swahili for evening, twilight.

“In a place of love, night never falls.”

Learn more about the story behind Legends of Carpets.

Walter K. carpets have been developed in collaboration with fabric designer Helmut Scheufele and are inspired by the landscapes and colors of Africa. The collection draws its strength from the creativity of the continent Africa which materializes into timeless, woven works of art.