Papel, as the name itself suggests,
is a new series of handloomed rugs
in paper yarn. Compared to other
materials, paper has a completely
different charm: once the yearns
are loomed, the effect delivered is
neat and graphic. At the same time,
paper is a natural and sustainable
material, easy to cleans, like rattan
but much softer. The design of the
Papel series is based on the original
idea of elaborating simple shapes in a
complex way through the colour, and
the decomposition of basic elements.
Blocks and strips are repeated in
an apparently regular fashion, and
the main colour is placed next to
secondary shades to deceive the eye
and create motion. The decomposition
of the lines imposed by the loom
creates a vibrant game of multicoloured
features that, when put
together, create multidimensional,
staggered patterns. The research
for balance between colour and
design takes the form of a neutral yet
dynamic canvas.
