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bouroullec brothers: losanges




'losanges' by the bouroullec brothers for nanimarquina
all images courtesy of the bouroullec brothers


'losanges' is a new rug collection designed by the french-based bouroullec brothers
(erwan and ronan bouroullec) for spanish brand nanimarquina.

intrigued by traditional persian rugs and the 'kilim savoir-fair' which the designers
consider to be a delicate mix of rusticity and fineness, the 'losanges' project is carried out
by craftsmen in northern pakistan who weave the rug's thirteen colors into a
geometrical rhombus shape. 'losanges' is crafted by hand, and the afghan wool used
to craft it is hand spun, allowing for particular color tones to be highlighted,
making each one a unique piece.

the 'losanges' collection will be on show at the ninmarquina booh at the maison et objet in paris
from january 21st to 25th, 2011.












the rug takes on a geometrical rhombus shape



varying diamonds of color cover the surface area of the rug






full-scale sketch



the traditional rugs of pakistan and 'losanges' which share the same craftsmanship and intensity of color



the rugs are made using handspun afghan wool and are handwoven by crafstmen in northern pakistan
andrea db
01.12.11  
8
i like.
Darija   01.12.11
awesome
asinh   01.12.11
colour theraphy..beautifull
agnes de   01.12.11
oh these are so beautiful! they resonate so purely of the culture, but they also suit any space. authentic. colorful. playful.
christina   01.12.11
beautiful!!!!
Hemali   01.13.11
project is carried out
by craftsmen in northern pakistan.
afghan wool used
to craft it is hand spun.
=losanges rug.

Wait wut ? :D
elle   01.13.11
very beautiful - do the 'craftsmen' have names?
marney   01.17.11
When other simply try(and try really hard) some other simply create... beauty :)
AnDiAdo   01.17.11
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