The Alga Rug by Nanimarquina
Alga: Where form, texture, and sound converge.
For more than four decades, Nani has crafted rugs that reflect her evolving vision. Early in her career, she leaned into bold geometric patterns, tailoring each design to harmonize with the architectural spaces they adorned. Yet as time unfolded, she discovered her deepest creative spark in the natural world—the fluid curves of rivers, the undulating waves, and the quiet resilience of coastal life. “I find solace in drawing from nature now, especially after leaving Barcelona,” she reflects, noting how her connection to the organic has deepened in tandem with her rural seaside escape.
Her current retreat by the ocean—a haven of salted air and rolling sanddunes—fuels her passion for the sea’s ceaseless motion. To her, the ebb and flow of tides embodies life itself. This philosophy took form in her Alga collection, a tribute to the fragile beauty of marine meadows. Through this work, Nani captures a bittersweet longing for a fleeting world: underwater landscapes that shimmer with impermanence, whispering both memory and warning beneath their graceful fronds.
Nani Marquina’s Alga collection invites the senses on a transcendent journey, inspired by the fluid, organic rhythms of submerged seagrass ecosystems. At first glance, the rug’s hand-knotted, sinuous forms rise organically above a meticulously crafted hand-loomed dhurrie foundation. However, the collection’s true brilliance lies in its architectural ingenuity. The designers faced a unique challenge: to harness the inherent softness of elongated fibers, transforming them into a visually dynamic composition that mirrors the undulating motion and natural harmony of underwater grasslands.
Alga: a sensory experience
Nani envisioned a rug that transcends visual appeal, inviting the senses to feel textures and absorb colors in an all-encompassing journey. This vision birthed Alga, a shug rug redefining the boundaries of design. Its allure lies in its trio of striking attributes: a groundbreaking concept, a sculptural form, and a palette that dances with energy.
Every fiber of Alga carries Nani’s signature touch—infused with the meticulous craftsmanship and creative passion that define his artistry. Crafted to engage the tactile and visual senses alike, its layered textures beckon to be touched, each ridge and contour whispering a unique story. Whether traced by fingertips or warmed beneath bare feet, the rug transforms into a dialogue between the body and material, forging a connection that is as intimate as it is profound.
In this new collection, Nani Marquina once again champions emotional design, masterful craftsmanship, and bold innovation, creating a piece that goes beyond mere decoration—it invites connection and sparks a meaningful dialogue with those who encounter it.
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