# Ancient Carpet Carry Bags The 'A Kind of Guise' Kilim Project Uses 19th Century Persian Rugs By Taylor Keefe | Published 2011-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-og-guise-kilim-project References: [porhomme](http://www.porhomme.com/2011/11/a-kind-of-guise-kilim-project-bags/) & [akindofguise](http://akindofguise.com/) Traveling to the Middle East is not on the top of my list of things to do these days, but a trip taken two years ago by a Munich fashion company resulted in the 'A Kind of Guise' Kilim Project. The A Kind of Guise Kilim Project is a launch of a [collection of carry bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-collection) by the Munich-based brand. After venturing into the Middle East, the designers purchased a plethora of [used, hand-knitted carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection) from nearly every country surrounding the Persian Gulf. Some of the hand-knitted rugs date back to the 19th century. Over the years, the company has collected over 50 carpets to make a limited release of 100 bags. With intricate designs combined with [quality leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags), each bags is handmade with the same quality and craftsmanship as the ancient rugs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of antique carpets for carry bags showcases a growing trend in sustainable fashion, where designers are repurposing pre-existing materials. - **Heritage Revival:** The incorporation of 19th-century Persian rugs in modern carry bag designs highlights a trend in heritage revival, where traditional craftsmanship is reintroduced in contemporary products. - **Cultural Appreciation:** The 'A Kind of Guise' Kilim Project reflects a trend in cultural appreciation, as designers draw inspiration from Middle Eastern artistry and incorporate it into their products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating sustainable practices and repurposing antique materials in their designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the heritage revival trend by integrating traditional craftsmanship and cultural elements into their products. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The artisanal crafts industry can embrace disruptive innovation by collaborating with fashion brands, providing them with unique and culturally rich materials for their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Ancient Kilim-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doblecara.md) - [Premium Indian-Made Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriall-3.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md) - [Hand-Knotted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-1.md) - [Luxurious Handwoven Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-barrel.md)