"Non-Flying Carpet": A Limited Edition Handmade Rug, Natural Wool
"Non-Flying Carpet": A Limited Edition Handmade Rug, Natural Wool
Discover the Timeless Beauty of the Nepali Carpet: A Wool Garden That Grows with You
Bring the artistry and elegance of Nepal into your home with this limited-edition Nepali carpet – a beautiful and sustainable piece that combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Designed by Sergio Mannino, this wool masterpiece is, of course, a rug, but it's also a garden of textures and colors that invites tranquility and sophistication into any space.
A Unique, Low-Maintenance "Wool Garden" That Lasts a Lifetime
Imagine a lush, green garden that needs no watering, no trimming, and no sunlight to thrive – that’s the concept behind this Nepali wool carpet. Carefully crafted from high-quality wool, this "garden" has the unique ability to maintain its appearance with minimal upkeep, promising a lifetime of beauty without the typical demands of traditional carpets. Its durable and easy-to-clean wool fibers make it an ideal choice for those seeking both aesthetic appeal and practicality.
This Nepali carpet is designed to withstand the test of time, offering you an eco-friendly option that can grow with your life and your home decor. Unlike synthetic rugs, natural wool not only resists dirt but also has hypoallergenic and insulating properties, making this a thoughtful and health-conscious addition to any living space.
Handcrafted Artistry with a Modern Touch
Drawing inspiration from natural landscapes, this carpet embodies the vibrant culture and skill of Nepali craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully woven to capture the essence of a tranquil garden, with intricate patterns and textures that mimic the organic beauty of nature.
Produced in an exclusive, limited edition of only 10 pieces, each Nepali carpet is as unique as its owner, adding an unmistakable touch of luxury and originality to your home. The approximate dimensions of 11’-6” x 8’-3” make it a versatile choice for large living rooms, spacious bedrooms, or any area where you wish to showcase an artful, statement piece.
Perfect for Those Who Value Sustainability and Quality
This Nepali carpet isn’t just about appearance; it’s also crafted with sustainability in mind. Wool is a renewable resource, and the traditional weaving methods used in creating this carpet contribute to a reduced environmental impact. Each carpet is a testament to slow, sustainable craftsmanship, ensuring that you’re investing in a product made with respect for both the environment and the artisans behind it.
Key Features of the Nepali Carpet:
Dimensions: Approximately 11’-6” x 8’-3” – perfect for creating a focal point in any room.
Material: 100% high-quality wool that’s soft to the touch, naturally stain-resistant, and durable.
Design: Inspired by nature, crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Limited Edition: Only 10 pieces will ever be made, making it a rare and exclusive addition to your home.
Sustainable: Made from renewable wool and crafted using traditional methods that support artisans and the environment.
Elevate Your Space with a Timeless Nepali Carpet
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a Nepali carpet that goes beyond simple decor. This wool garden will grow with you, bringing a lasting sense of calm and beauty to your life. Ideal for art lovers, collectors, and those who appreciate the blend of culture and luxury, this Nepali carpet is a true investment in quality and style.
Add this piece of art to your collection and experience the luxurious touch of Nepalese craftsmanship and Italian design.
My grandmother used to sell Persian carpets when I was a kid in Palermo. I remember helping her and my parents rolling them up after a client visit and being fascinated by their intricate patterns and colors. I had no idea what they represented, but they always looked to me like mysterious secret gardens of some ancient civilization, maybe the garden where a prince would secretly meet his lover or perhaps the garden was actually designed specifically for her, and it represented her perfect beauty; or maybe I was staring at a divine garden from a parallel reality, in the afterlife or in a metaphysical place where you can only go in your sleep or smoking some special strong opium pipe. I didn’t know any of their meaning, but my mind wandered around the drawings and kept dreaming of them in the many years to come.
In 2006 while writing a review for a retrospective of Gordon Matta-Clark work on Anarchitecture, I discovered that the artist was fascinated by small pieces of land, often in between buildings, too small and too weird to have any value. He was so attracted by them that he actually purchased a few with the idea of maybe developing a project in the future. Unfortunately, he died way too young for this to happen and I don’t believe there is even a record of what he had in mind for them.
The idea stuck in my head and I started imagining what you can actually do with a long strip of land maybe one-foot-wide and 50-feet-long. I got obsessed with it and started imagining small magical gardens growing on them, like the wildflowers that grow in total loneliness in the cracks of the pavement in our cities.
A few years later, a very nice, gentle man stopped by my office in Brooklyn, offering to make rugs in Nepal. He had come all the way from there to find work and somehow ended up in my office. I immediately accepted, thinking that my grandmother would be proud of me, and all these memories came down rushing their way into the paper. I started imagining weird pieces of land, with unusable shapes, crushed between buildings or fences, almost like open wounds of our modern urban development. I imagined the gardens to be like band-aids on our cities, just like the magical gardens designed for the astonishing beauty of the prince’s girl. A place where nature would win back its space, slowly, with a delicate but firm touch. Then I started thinking that each piece would extend to the next and then the next, always in between demising walls, concrete floors, fences, the back of a house, the side wall of a garage… like trap doors to another world.
The Non-Flying Carpet is handmade by professional artisans in Nepal, and it is the first modular carpet of its kind. With uniquely shaped pieces that fit together like a puzzle, it recreates a courtyard indoors.
This is a made to order item. Lead time varies between 2 to 4 months
