A model presents a creation by designer Anja Gockel during the Fashion Week in Berlin, Germany, September 7, 2021. (Photo by Michele Tantussi/Reuters)

Model Jennifer Hawkins showcases designs by Yeojin Bae on the catwalk at the Myer A/W 2012 Collection Launch on March 1, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

A model showcases designs on the catwalk during Eternal Color Xie Ping Collection A/W 2012-2013 of China Fashion Week at Beijing Hotel on March 27, 2012 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

Models backstage at the Lagos Fashion & Design Week in Nigeria on October 26, 2016. The opening night attracted models, buyers, consumers and the media to view the latest creations by African designers, five of whom were showcasing plus-size collections in the Nigerian city. (Photo by Stefan Heunis/AFP Photo)

A model waits to present a creation by Chinese designer Hu Sheguang for his collection show during China Fashion Week S/S 2016 in Beijing October 26, 2015. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Through handmade craftmanship, multimedia artist Faig Ahmed creatively explores the ornate patterns and traditional designs of Azerbaijan carpets. He draws upon the culture and artistic traditions of the country in order to produce his unique and contemporary sculptures. By directly manipulating the wool, Ahmed transforms iconic carpet designs into modern creations.

Israeli designer HIlla Shamia has found a way to mix “oil and water” or aluminum and wood – two materials I’ve never seen fused together. The product designer has created a novel way to meld both poured aluminum with irregular wood chunks to create modern tables and benches with a warm industrial feel. Old world and new world in one.