In 2024, FLOORSTUDIO collaborated with Studio Hendro Hadinata to present Pasir Awi at IFFINA 2024, a wall art installation inspired by Indonesia’s ancient stone inscriptions.

The Pasir Awi inscription, discovered in Bogor in 1864, is one of many sculptural carvings found near rivers and water-based sites. These inscriptions—some written in Sanskrit, others still undeciphered—carry profound values of patience, balance, and endurance, qualities that have allowed them to withstand the passage of time. As the stones erode, they leave behind beautifully embossed patterns, reminders of history etched into nature.

To honor these ancient inscriptions, Studio Hendro Hadinata and FLOORSTUDIO designed rugs inspired by the embossed patterns of Pasir Awi. Rather than replicating the exact carvings, new patterns were created to preserve the essence of the original. The design also draws from the pebbles surrounding the site, naturally stacked and smoothed over generations into harmonious oval shapes. Much like the inscriptions themselves, these pebbles embody patience and transformation through time.

Pasir Awi reimagines heritage through contemporary craftsmanship—transforming hand-tufted rugs into sculptural storytelling.