The original paper rug created by Isabelle de Borchgrave for the Frida Kahlo Miradas de Mujeres exhibition is a collage of Mexican influences. It evokes traditional weaving, geometric patterns, and the powerful colors of Frida's world. Paper becomes a living material, steeped in history. The irregular edges give it a more realistic and worn appearance. For Isabelle, trompe-oeil is a tool to inspire dreams. Now here in hand-tufted, the rug reveals a fine loop between different heights of cut pile, reminiscent of the paper cutouts in the original work.