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Kerala's Neytt Crafts Met Gala's Largest Eco-Friendly Carpet for Third Consecutive Year

The 63,000-square-foot royal blue carpet, made from biodegradable sisal fibres, aligns with the 2025 Met Gala's theme celebrating Black fashion history.

Met Gala 2025's blue carpet has an India connection, and no, we are not talking about Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited debut at the event. X/MIUCClAMUSE and AFP)
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Overview

  • Neytt, a Kerala-based brand, delivered a 63,000-square-foot eco-friendly carpet for the 2025 Met Gala, marking its third consecutive collaboration with the event.
  • The carpet featured a royal blue base with golden daffodils, designed to reflect the event's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' under the creative direction of artist Cy Gavin.
  • Produced using biodegradable sisal fibres sourced from Madagascar, the carpet highlights sustainable luxury and artisanal craftsmanship.
  • A team of 480 workers in Kerala completed the weaving process over 90 days, with the base carpet later hand-painted by artists in New York.
  • Neytt's achievement showcases India's artisanal heritage on a global stage, building on prior collaborations with the White House, Ralph Lauren Homes, and IKEA.