Nanimarquina
The Nanimarquina Story
Considering woven floor coverings have been around for millennia, it would seem like everything that can be done to create unique designs has been done. But in 1987 Nani Marquina proved that theory wrong when she decided to reinvent area rugs through her newly founded rug design company, Nanimarquina. Since then, Marquina's own rug designs have been joined by others from the likes of Milton Glaser, Ron Arad and Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. The result is a truly distinctive and surprising catalogue of contemporary rugs.
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Why We Love Nanimarquina Rugs
Nanimarquina rugs set themselves apart by combining playful, contemporary designs with traditional hand-crafting. The skill and versatility of the craftspeople that make Nanimarquina rugs means there's no pattern, color or material that can't be translated into a stunning, high-quality area rug. The desire to care for and preserve the environment is a big driving factor in the design experimentation that fuels the ever-growing variety of the Nanimarquina line. With a passion for sustainability, Nanimarquina is the first climate neutral certified rug company, with a goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. Nanimarquina uses a circular economy strategy and makes rugs out of recycled polyester and rubber as well as natural materials such as wool, silk and jute to meet these goals.
Fun Facts About Nanimarquina
Marquina's father, Rafael Marquina, was also a famous Spanish designer and architect. His most renowned design is a conical glass oil/vinegar cruet with a curved stem, which will not drip or become dirty. It won first prize at the inaugural ADI-FAD Awards in 1961.
Noteworthy Products from Nanimarquina
The Rabari Rug is completely made from New Zealand wool and features a hand-knotted and hand-woven soumak technique. The details represent the freedom to improvise as the collection of patterns offer a unique graphic sensuality. Tres rugs embody Nanimarquina’s passion for ancestral weaving. Bringing a sense of calm and tranquility, the design is elementary and timeless. The Capas rug uses layers to create a variety of tones, textures and shades and an ancestral Kilim technique. The diamond weave of the Losanges rug makes it a unique addition to the home with a variety of colors perfectly blended.
