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Moss carpet by Nguyen La Chanh

January 16, 2009 by Andrea Bellamy 8 Comments

Is it just me, or is moss everywhere these days? I love all the new applications designers and artists are finding for the lovely green stuff. Like this prototype moss carpet by designer Nguyen La Chanh.

The base is constructed of a foam called plastazote, which is soft and retards the growth of mold. Each piece of moss sits in a different cell so if one needs to be replaced, it can be done easily. The designer also chose traffic-resistant mosses, but reminds us, “of course, this carpet is not meant to last a year in your bathroom.”

More art piece than everyday functional object, but I love it regardless.

Via Abbey Goes Scouting. Thanks Degan for the tip.

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  1. Jim/ArtofGardening.org says

    January 16, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    I have seen this around. Looks great in a photo and on paper, but feels a bit impractical to me. As a prototype, it’s a great PR tool for the designer though.

  2. Laurel says

    January 17, 2009 at 8:28 am

    That’s neat! I would agree, probably more of an art piece than functional, but sometimes that’s perfectly fine!

  3. Red Icculus says

    January 17, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    With spring water and kelp fertilizer, it can totally last a year if misted daily.

  4. Claire says

    January 17, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    That is so cool!

  5. metis says

    January 19, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    moss in general doesn’t like to be walked on… or too wet…. yet more yanko design vaporware. very pretty, but not practical

  6. ning fathia says

    January 19, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    I maybe one of the few people who can step on a grass like surface, so I think I won’t place this one in my bathroom.. but hey .. they look so good I might consider having one.

  7. Robin Wedewer says

    January 24, 2009 at 6:29 am

    You’re right. Moss is HOT right now.

    Where on earth do you find all these great designs? You always amaze me.

    Robin Wedewer, Examiner
    also at bumblebeeblog.com

  8. Bath mats says

    March 3, 2010 at 2:56 am

    It?s great! But, am wondering, what?s the possibility of it attracting bugs, insects, worms, and what have you? Would be better for the front/back porch or something outdoor that wants novelty and some taste, I think.

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