‘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.

bouroullec brothers: losanges

bouroullec brothers: losanges

bouroullec brothers: losanges

bouroullec brothers: losanges the rug takes on a geometrical rhombus shape

bouroullec brothers: losanges varying diamonds of color cover the surface area of the rug

bouroullec brothers: losanges

bouroullec brothers: losanges full-scale sketch

bouroullec brothers: losanges the traditional rugs of pakistan and ‘losanges’ which share the same craftsmanship and intensity of color

bouroullec brothers: losanges the rugs are made using handspun afghan wool and are handwoven by crafstmen in northern pakistan