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The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kerala firm weaves its magic at Met Gala
As the world turned its gaze to the grand steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night (Tuesday in India), a wave of pride quietly swept through Cherthala in Alappuzha. Global icons Shah Rukh Khan, Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Lewis Hamilton, among others, glided up a striking blue carpet sprinkled with yellow and white daffodils, setting the tone for this year's Met Gala, fashion's most dazzling night. What most did not know was that this eye-catching carpet had its origins at Cherthala. Woven with care and craftsmanship by artisans of Neytt Homes by Extraweave, the carpet carried a piece of Kerala's legacy into one of the world's most-exclusive events. Fibre from Madagascar It is the third time Extraweave is supplying red carpets for the Met Gala. Previously, it provided the red carpet for the event in 2022 and 2023. 'We manufactured the base carpet (white in colour) in Alappuzha. It was later hand-painted by artists in New York. It was made using the finest and the best quality natural sisal fibre hand-sorted from Madagascar in boucle weave,' said Neytt Homes in a statement. The company sent 57 rolls of 4x30 m (6,840 sqm) for the event. Around 480 people across different departments worked on the carpet for nearly 90 days to perfect the weave and finish as per Met Gala standards. 'Having manufactured the carpet for the Met Gala for the third time, it feels like more than just a fabric. We are absolutely thrilled and immensely proud to once again contribute to this extraordinary event, a testament to our commitment to quality and passion for making every entrance a moment,' says Sivan Santhosh, founder and chief executive officer of Neytt Homes. Extraweave has a rich heritage in carpeting and had supplied rugs to the White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, for an event in 2012. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve congratulated the management and workers of Extraweave for manufacturing the carpet for the Met Gala.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kerala firm weaves Met Gala 2025's expansive carpet for the third time
Every year, the Met Gala's carpet goes through its iterations, metamorphosing each time with a new theme. In 2023, one saw a stunning off-white fabric, to be a canvas for the theme of the year: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. In 2025, the red carpet took on a blue hue, dotted with stunning dainty yellow and white daffodils, at the star-spangled event — all so that celebrities could look their dandiest to accommodate the theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Just like Shah Rukh Khan, who made his debut in an all-black ensemble by designer Sabyasachi, and musician Diljit Dosanjh enthralled in a regal Maharaja-themed outfit; the carpet, too ended up having its moment. Woven by Neytt Homes from Kerala, it took 480 people to work on the carpet for over 90 days to meet the Met Gala standards. But this is not new to Neytt, which had its first Gala outing in 2022. The organisation wove the carpet the following year too. For the employees of the luxury home furnishings brand based in Cherthala, Alappuzha, it is a moment of pride, says Sivan Santhosh, director, Extraweave, the parent company; and CEO of Neytt. 'A lot of care and effort have gone into the carpet. The entire team, across departments, worked together to create this beautiful piece of art,' he says. While it was hand-painted by artists in New York, the white base carpet was sent by Neytt in 57 rolls (of four metres x 30metres). Covering an area of 6,840 square metres, the wall-to-wall carpet was woven from natural sisal fibre imported from Madagascar. Known to be the longest, finest, and whitest of fibres, the artisans at Neytt, had to sort the fibre by hand to avoid shade variations. 'Even a slightly off-coloured thread can show up as a shade variation. We did multiple quality checks to ensure the colour was uniform,' says Sivan. 'The team covered every single detail. The boucle weave (a type of flat weave) was done in a specialised loom. For us, it feels like more than just a carpet. It is a unique confluence of art, fashion and culture,' Sivan adds. Neytt draws from its legacy in the carpeting space. This company was started by Sivan's grandfather K Velayudhan, who set up Travancore Mats and Matting company in 1917. The brand grew over the years, exporting rugs and carpets to places across the world. Sivan's father Santhosh Velayudhan launched Extraweave Pvt. Ltd. two decades ago, taking the business a notch higher with imported machinery and expanding the company's horizons. Neytt, founded by Sivan along with Nimisha Srinivas, works towards creating sustainable rugs and carpets using silk, sisal, seagrass, water hyacinth, lyocell, bamboo silk, linen, and recycled PET. The company also works towards empowering women from the region; over 40% of Neytt's workforce is women, including in leadership roles. 'We have been working closely with the Met Gala team for three years now and we are proud that the carpet we create is a canvas for the iconic event,' says Sivan.
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Met Gala 2025: DYK The Dazzling Daffodils Has A Greek Mythology Connection?
Last Updated: Artist Cy Gavin's vision tapped into the rich Greek mythology surrounding the Narcissus flower, famously linked to the tale of self-obsession. The steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art were dressed in blue for the Met Gala 2025. Ditching the traditional red carpet, the stairs were transformed into a dreamy landscape of deep midnight blue adorned with pristine white daffodils. The custom-designed carpet, a creation of Extraweave's Neytt Homes, featured hand-painted daffodil prints scattered across its rich blue hue. This unexpected floral takeover, a creation of artist Cy Gavin, provided a thought-provoking runway for the star-studded attendees arriving for the opening of the exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' You must be wondering what's so special about this floral choice, but let us tell you that this seemingly whimsical floral choice was far from random. Artist Cy Gavin, drawing inspiration from the daffodils flourishing near his upstate New York studio, provided the creative direction for the carpet's design. Gavin's vision tapped into the rich Greek mythology surrounding the Narcissus flower, famously linked to the tale of self-obsession. This intriguing connection between vanity and beauty offered a thought-provoking backdrop for fashion's most self-aware night. Set designer Derek McLane and event planner Raúl Àvila masterfully turned Gavin's idea into a tangible experience, turning the iconic steps into a symbolic runway. Adding another layer to the artistic direction, Gavin's painting, Untitled (Sky), which depicts narcissus flowers resembling glowing stars, was also projected at the event, according to Vogue. This immersive approach transformed the carpet from mere decor to a powerful statement on self-reflection and identity. While the myth of Narcissus traditionally speaks to vanity, the daffodil in modern times symbolises growth, rebirth, and self-awareness – a fitting backdrop for an evening celebrating Black fashion and identity. Now, let's talk about this year's theme. The exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," is a powerful celebration spanning 300 years of Black fashion, identity, and the enduring legacy of Black dandyism. It pulled major inspiration from the late, legendary André Leon Talley, a towering figure in fashion, whose presence was palpable throughout the night. The Met Gala 2025 was co-chaired by the exceptionally stylish Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and A$AP Rocky, each renowned for their unique sense of personal style and contributions to the cultural landscape. First Published: May 06, 2025, 15:02 IST
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘480 people worked for close to 90 days to perfect the weave': The global story behind Met Gala 2025 carpet
The Met Gala 2025 has come to a close. India marked attendance, with Bollywood's greatest superstar Shah Rukh Khan making his debut in Sabyasachi couture, mom-to-be Kiara Advani stunning in custom Gaurav Gupta, and Diljit Dosanjh turning heads in a regal Maharaja ensemble. As always, 'Fashion's biggest night' was a spectacle, and the blue carpet with white floral details underneath those polished boots and sharp stilettoes witnessed it all. This year's carpet has an Indian connection. It was designed by Neytt Homes, a Kerala-based brand founded by Sivan Santhosh and Nimisha Srinivas. Sharing exclusive details, Sivan Santhosh told that they manufactured the base carpet in Allappey, Kerala, which was then hand-painted by artists in New York. 'Manufactured using the finest and the best quality natural sisal fiber hand sorted from Madagascar in boucle weave, we sent 57 rolls of 4 x 30 meter for this project – totaling 6840 square meters. 480 people across different departments worked on the carpet for close to 90 days to perfect the weave and finish as per Met Gala standards,' he revealed. Third time's the charm However, this wasn't their first rodeo. Extraweave, the parent company of Neytt Homes, has been manufacturing and supplying the red carpet for the MET Gala for three years now—2022, 2023, and 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neytt (@ When asked how it feels to be back at work for a third time, Santhosh shared: 'Our carpet feels like more than just a fabric – it's a vibrant thread in a tapestry of art, fashion, and culture. We're absolutely thrilled and immensely proud to contribute to this extraordinary event again, a testament to our commitment to quality and our passion for making every entrance a moment,' he added. In 2023, he told our publication that the Met Gala red carpet, which took between 60 and 70 days to make from scratch, was designed based on inputs shared by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. 'It measured around 6,960 sq metres, and was manufactured with sisal fibre (taken from the Agave cactus) and woven using 120 cm of the raw material,' he added. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the Costume Institute's spring 2025 exhibition, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' to be on display from May 10 to October 26, 2025. In line with the theme, this year's dress code, 'Tailored for You,' is a nod to Dandyism – a stereotype-bending menswear style and code of conduct prevalent in Black culture during the 18th and 19th centuries, defined by tailored outfits and elegant and refined silhouettes.
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
MET Gala 2025: Neytt Returns! Crafts The Iconic Sustainable Carpet For The Third Time
The Metropolitan Museum of Art stairs were dressed in blue! The sides of the stairs were adorned with white daffodils. The carpet featured hand painted flower prints of daffodils scattered all over the blue hue. Making a stunning comeback in 2025, Extraweave, the parent company of Neytt Homes manufactured and supplied the carpet for MET Gala 2025. Artist Cy Gavin provided the creative direction for the red carpet design.
