This is the Catania rug from GAN's kilim collection, designed by Sandra Figuerola and inspired by recurring tile patterns, very present in the culture of the Mediterranean basin. It is a piece with moderate graphics but intensely colorful, with a protagonist presence of the color red.
Sandra Figuerola proposes intentional asymmetry, combining three totally different patterns in this kilim design. Thus, the piece is framed by a stripe of rhombuses and two stripes of black lines of different densities, reminiscent of those secondary designs often present in antique floors. It is available in three sizes.
CATANIA, A RUG FROM GAN'S KILIM COLLECTION
The kilim is an artisan method of rug making in which the weft is tightly woven on a manual loom, using only threads and no knotting. The result is a light fabric with no pile, similar to that of upholstery. It is a technique that offers great flexibility, a feature that GAN explores thoroughly to create high-impact details.
SANDRA FIGUEROLA, DESIGNER OF THE CATANIA KILIM
After training in Fine Arts at the San Carlos School in Valencia, Sandra Figuerola directed her professional career towards graphic design. In 1984 he founded La Nave collective with ten other designers, a studio that was a benchmark of Valencian design until its dissolution in 1991. Afterward, she continued to work in partnership with other designers as well as independently, developing her activity in various design subjects: graphic, industrial and textile. She has stood out specifically in the field of graphic design, publishing and corporate identity -together with Marisa Gallén, she designed the GANDIABLASCO logo. Aside from continuing her work as an independent designer, she has founded the Hup Hotels interior design studio.
