Tatler's Asia Most Influential 2021 lister Omar Khan introduces his new collection, Mystical Marking, and how it was inspired by running and pandemic epiphanies
The world of Omar Khan is one that is inherently unique to him. The multi-talented designer always presents work, whether rug or interior design, that’s imaginative and extravagant, witty and whimsical—and always beautiful. His new collection named Mystical Markings is no different.
The rug collection is designed around the profound meaning of iconography. Playing on how a simple image, flower, shape, or symbol can inspire, protect, inform, and heal, these are combined to create rugs that speak to their owners and improve their wellbeing.
The designer, who’s more used to trotting around the globe than being grounded in one place, catches Tatler Homes up on how he fared during the lockdowns, how the experience informed his collection, and how his business was always pandemic ready.
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What have you been up to since you launched your last collection?
Our last collection was for Moie, a high-end multi-label store in Jakarta that launched in December 2021. The collection was called 'Allora – The Space Between' and featured pieces such as a '70s mod take on chinois called the Yasmin Rug and a stunning new design inspired by water lilies called Neve. After the Moie launch, I took some time to think about where I wanted to go next creatively.
I had the opportunity to experience some fantastic wellness opportunities. When the world had been so affected and traumatised by Covid-19, it made sense to think about alternative ways to protect your space and well-being. I looked towards colour therapy, the power of symbols, and researching iconography through the ages as a way to make your space sacred.