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This year’s Met Gala celebrated fashion, art, and culture against the backdrop of an extraordinary 63,000-square-foot blue carpet that became the unsung hero of the evening. For the third consecutive year, Kerala-based design house Neytt by Extraweave created this magnificent centerpiece, which perfectly complemented the Met’s theme celebrating craftsmanship and Black fashion.
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The royal blue carpet, stretching across the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art at the Met Gala 2025, was more than just visually stunning, it represented a triumph of sustainable design. Woven entirely from biodegradable sisal fibers ethically sourced from Madagascar, the carpet combined luxury with environmental consciousness. Floral barricades of golden daffodils lined its edges, while mirrored installations created a surreal floating garden effect, all resting on this masterpiece of Indian craftsmanship.
Neytt’s involvement continues a remarkable legacy rooted in India’s textile heritage. The brand is an extension of the century-old Travancore Mats and Matting Company, established in 1917. Founded by Sivan Santhosh and his wife Nimisha Srinivas, Neytt collaborates with international designers while staying true to its mission of celebrating and empowering local weavers.
The carpet’s design featured delicate golden daffodils, a motif conceived by artist Cy Gavin. Inspired by the Greek myth of Narcissus and themes of self-recognition, the floral pattern connected beautifully with this year’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition. Gavin’s original painting, “Untitled (Sky),” transformed these flowers into celestial stars, a concept that set designers Derek McLane and Raúl Àvila adapted for the grand carpet.
While Neytt provided the exquisite white base rug, a blank canvas for the Met Gala team’s artistic vision, the final product became a symbol of global collaboration grounded in Indian tradition. As celebrities from Pharrell Williams to Savannah James ascended the museum steps, they walked on a carpet that blended Kerala’s weaving heritage with contemporary design innovation.
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The temporary nature of the installation, destined to be removed after the gala, only heightened its significance as a moment where sustainable practices, artistic vision, and cultural heritage converged on fashion’s biggest night. For Neytt, this third collaboration with the Met Gala not only reinforces India’s position in global craftsmanship but also showcases how traditional techniques can meet modern luxury in the most spectacular way.
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