NEYTT DESIGN AWARD
The Neytt Awards is an initiative to encourage young artists and designers to showcase their talent and
get a push towards their creative careers. An initiative from one of the best in the game of exquisite rug
designs, Neytt presents this award to one worthy artist from India who is capable of creating new waves
of change in the world of design.
Entries for the Neytt Design Award will be open from September 2nd 2024.
Why you should apply
An opportunity to work with one
of the renowned brands in design.
The selected design will be produced and the credits will be given to the designer.
The Neytt Award, certificate
and cash prize.
The selected design and the designer will
be featured on www.neytt.com
The participant has to submit a design for a rug with the concept and story attached. They will be
evaluated based on Innovation / out-of-the-box thinking ,storytelling and design.From the entries
received, the panel will nominate 5 designs out of which one will receive the title
Who can participate?
Students of all design-related courses and programs are welcome to register their designs and concepts.
How to participate:
Download the application form from the website. It will be live here once the entries are open.
Follow the rules and instructions in the application form carefully and fill in the details.
DEVANSH SINGLA
CEPT University, Ahmedabad
THREADS OF FAITH:
INTERWEAVING RELATIONS OF SIKKIM
INTERWEAVING RELATIONS OF SIKKIM
WINNING DESIGN
NEYTT DESIGN AWARD 2023
During Devansh’s academic trip to Pelling, Sikkim, he
observed the mystical landscape and explored the
profound narrative of the interwoven relationship
between its people, nature, and faith. The lush green
valleys, pristine rivers, and sacred groves are not just
physical entities but the very lifeblood of spirituality
and tradition for the people of that region. The local
community honors nature through sustainable
practices, intertwining their daily lives with the
rhythms of the land. Faith, deeply rooted, finds
expression in serene monasteries and ancient rituals,
reinforcing the symbiosis. The design celebrates this
sacred trifecta in Sikkim, weaving a tapestry where
humanity, nature, and spirituality are intricately
interwoven, enriching each other in a divine dance.
The rug design revolves around a similar idea of
interconnections. The red knot in the center is an
abstract idea of one of the eight symbols of Buddhism,
which is the infinity knot that ties all three components.
The Chinese clouds envelop the landscape of the
place at the same time, an expression of Buddhist
culture and history. The eyes on the left are influenced
by the famous mask dance in the Pemayangtse
Monastery, representing the local people and their
overlap with the monastery and faith. The lower part of
the rug represents the lines, an abstraction of the
Lepcha weave influenced by the local community. The
colors are drawn from the lush landscapes – the vibrant
green of the forests, the deep blue of the sacred lakes,
and the red tones of the monasteries – all infuse the
rug with the essence of nature.
At its core, the rug represents the tapestry of life in Sikkim. The intricate patterns adorning its surface
mimic the terraced fields, a testament to the people’s connection with faith.