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The Non-Flying Carpet. Six Modular Pieces That Work Together Or On Their Own.

The Non-Flying Carpet from Sergio Mannino Studio is handmade in Nepal by professional artisans and is the first modular carpet of its kind. With six uniquely shaped pieces that fit together like a puzzle, it recreates a courtyard indoors.

Different configurations of the six 100% wool carpets are on sale online on Fab.com right now. Use this invite link if you are not a member. Do not miss the opportunity to get this low maintenance wool garden that will continue to grow indefinitely.

The Non-Flying Carpet will debut at the Tunnel - 269 11th Ave, New York - May 19th, 20th and 21st, 2012 at: Wanted Design

From Rashid to Hadid, 12 Top Designers Create Cool Laminate Flooring for Parador.

World-renowned designers Ross Lovegrove, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Jean-Marie Massaud, Karim Rashid, Jean Nouvel, Konstantin Grcic, Ben van Berkel, Matteo Thun, ORA ITO, Piero Lissoni, Werner Aisslinger and Zaha Hadid have all designed exclusive indoor laminate flooring for manufacturer Parador.

The Terraviva project for DesignTaleStudio has been designed by Massimilano Adami and represents the next step in Refin Ceramiche's path of experimentation and ceramic research.

Terraviva is a throwback to the beginnings of ceramic tiles, that is to say, earth, an element to which man is unequivocally linked via a natural relationship and that the designer Massimiliano Adami has tried to re-establish: “the ceramic surface” as if “earth surface”, the cracks as the symbol of Nature itself are the distinctive characteristic of the collection.

The Terraviva project is born out of two considerations: the intrinsic geometry of the ceramic tile, that is to say the need, as a rule, for right angles, and the organic nature of porcelain stoneware, a very resistant material, almost eternal.

It is from these two considerations that the resulting shape and balance of the ceramic tile itself comes, an object that is made from earth, and which therefore leads to the need to combine the idea of residential floor to that of “terrestrial floor”; creating the most natural possible sign/decor that disrupts the geometry of shapes and that reveals a physical/aesthetic feature of the ceramic material itself, not as a mere replica of other natural materials.

A crack is a mark caused by nature, which manifests in distinct traces defined by the technical properties of the material itself; every single material breaks forming cracks that are always different, always varying. This natural feature, often considered a defect, is reappraised for its symbolic meaning. No material can escape from this destiny if linked to the expanse of time of terrestrial dimension.

A manifestation that must be accepted to balance the natural cycle of events linking man to earth and not vice-versa, a sign expressing the passing of time, as wrinkles that mark the passage of “human time” on our faces, in the same way cracks mark the passing of earth's time on our perfect floors.

all information, text and images, courtesy of
Refin Ceramiche

The Sail Rug by Luca Nichetto for Nodus Has Built-In Seating

SAIL is a limited edition 100% wool rug by designer Luca Nichetto for Nodus rugs.

The unusual shape allows the rug to ether lie flat or can partially sit up on its own or against a wall to create a built in seating area.

Hand-knotted on a loom, the rug has a 10mm deep pile and 100 knots per square inch. The unique rug is made with 100% Tibetan Highland wool mixed with New Zealand wool and is also available in 100% silk or 50% wool and 50% silk.

Made in four different colors, the rug is available in one size only: 440cm x 229cm and takes three months to deliver after ordering.

Contact them here for ordering information

designer Luca Nichetti:

Maude Decor's Patricia Baun: Floors With Flair

When I fist learned of Maude Decor and Patricia Baun (shown above), she simply had fabulous hand-painted canvas rugs which were first introduced in 2002. Those alone were worth a blog post. However, now the range has greatly expanded to include silk, flax and wool rugs, art prints, wall hangings and more-- all graphic and colorful and unique. Even unusual collections inspired by Canadian Mountains and Constellations.

Maude Décor’s canvas rugs can be crafted from any design in their collections – or custom made to the design of your desire. They are available with non skid backings and look great in commercial or residential spaces, kitchens or living rooms.

They are kid and pet friendly, keep your feet cool, easy to clean, fade and stain resistent...what more could you want from a rug?

Below are some of the canvas rugs. Keep in mind that each is available in several different color combinations and well as sizes. Patricia is so prolific and has so many designs, collections and options that I am not showing all of the products, so be sure to visit the Maude Decor website.

2005 Collection:

2006 collection:

zig zag series:

Letterbox series:

b&b series:

colour bars:

patches:

Just a few from her Star Quest series (like having little galaxies on your floor):

Her Canadian Mountain rugs (based on topographical images of the actual mountains):

below are just a few uses of her rugs.

Their rug designs are also available in made-to-order hand-tufted or hand-knotted wool, silk, flax or combinations thereof:

Since her rugs really are 'art', it's no wonder she offers them as prints too.

Above: Art prints of her Star Quest Series

Above: Art prints of her Canadian Mountains Series

Above: Art prints of her 2006 Collection

Above: Art prints of her 2005 Collection

Available on paper, the prints come in two sizes (6” X 9” or 8” X 12”) and can be selected from any of the options displayed in their gallery. For more information and pricing details click here.

And finally, she has just released this stunning rug, a collaboration with artist/designer Michael Staniszkis. Caaw is available exclusively at www.66degrees.com for a limited time. Only 20 will be created. Finished size is 8'x12'. Each will be hand-painted, signed and dated.