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Mark Krebs

Mark Krebs is the name of my design studio based in Montreal, Canada. It also acts as my alter ego. A type of mask I put on when I enter my studio space. I’ve always shied away from public speaking. Since I was young, I have created pseudonyms for my online identity. When I started my studio, it only felt natural to create a character under which to work. Before starting my own company designing rugs, I produced designs for other companies. I learned how things like planters, cutting boards, and footstools were made. My design work brought me to factories worldwide; one month, I’d visit woodworkers in Bangkok, and the next, I’d be touring a ceramics factory in Hanoi. My favorite projects involved working with rug weavers in northern India. The beat of the loom was mesmerizing. The vibrant culture surrounding the rug trade was unlike any other I was exposed to - and I was hooked. When it came time for my design studio, I knew where I wanted to begin. My design approach focuses on making things built for a long and happy life, with a bit of color and playfulness thrown in. The hope is whoever ends up stewarding my rugs will care for them so they can be enjoyed for generations.