Kerala brand Neytt by Extraweave weaves carpet for the Met Gala for third consecutive year
The 2025 Met Ball is in full swing in New York. The theme for this year is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” while the dress code is “Tailored for You.” The theme is an ode to the Black dandyism, a movement where black people used fashion to subvert the stereotypes and years of marginalization they have faced historically. The concept comes from Monica L. Miller's book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."
Deemed “fashion’s biggest night”, the Met Gala sees the biggest names in Hollywood displaying their takes on the theme each year. Some Indian stars who made it to the carpet this year include Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani. In addition, Indian designers such as Manish Malhotra, Gaurav Gupta, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee dressed some of the attendees.
However, that wasn’t all for Indian representation at the event. A lesser-known fact about the gala is that the carpet has been woven by Neytt by Extraweave, an Indian brand from Cherthala, a town in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. In fact, the company has manufactured carpets for the ball for the last three years, starting in 2022.
The 2025 carpet transformed the space into a breathtaking 63,000-square-foot canvas of deep royal blue, bordered by golden daffodils, flowing floral barriers, and radiant suspended blooms. Neytt manufactured the rug and the Met Gala team handpainted the beautiful blue floral design on it. But it wasn’t just about aesthetics- the carpet made a bold statement about eco-conscious design and skilled workmanship.
Constructed from biodegradable sisal fibers harvested in Madagascar, the installation emphasized a sustainable take on luxury.
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Chosen for the third consecutive time, Neytt brought its signature blend of Indian craftsmanship and environmentally responsible practices to the spotlight, reinforcing the event’s commitment to green innovation.
