Warli Nimes Rug
NIMES RUG
NIMES RUG
Designed by Paolo Zani, 2012
Handwoven rug in synthetic ‘w-proof’® fiber. Nimes is a structured and compact product.
The workmanship is inspired by the typical woven baskets. The result is a contemporary rug, with a combination of particular colors with a mélange effect.
DESIGNER
PAOLO ZANI - ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER
Born in Cesena, Italy, in 1960, he lives and works in Milan. Graduated from the I.S.I.A. in Faenza (Institute for Arts and Industrial Design) in 1986. In 1987 graduated with the Masters Degree in Industrial Design from Domus Academy, Milan.
As an independent designer he has designed ceramic tiles, hi-fi accessories, tableware and kitchen accessories, wall to wall carpets and rugs, eyewear, home and office furniture, lights, mobile phones, faucets, dorr handles, sanitaryware. He has been the art director of Cierre accessoriers, Italian manufacturer of home accessories.
In 1992 he established ‘Warli’, a collection of contemporary carpets and rugs manufactured in India by local weavers, handknotted according to traditional and innovative techniques.
Many of his products have been selected for international design exhibitions, design prizes as well as published in the best design magazines. In 1996 he collaborated with Alessi to the project and the book ‘La Cintura di Orione’.
In 2009 Warli received the 'Innovative and Creative Brands' Prize from the Milan's Chamber of Commerce
From 1992 to 2013 has been teaching lndustrial Design at I.S.I.A in Faenza, as well as seminars and workshops at ‘National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India’, ‘Kent Institute of Arts & Design’ Rochester, England, ‘National College of Arts, Dublin. EIRE, Kuopio Academy of Design, Finland, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
INFORMATION
QUALITY
Handwoven. Synthetic 'w-proof' yarn, UV and weather resistant.
APPLICATIONS
light contract / residential indoor and outdoor use, wellness area, spa, sauna
MATERIAL
Synthetic
THICKNESS
10 mm Approx.
WEIGHT
3.2 Kg/sqm approx
USE
Indoor & Outdoor
WEIGHT
3.2 Kg/sqm approx
USE
Indoor & Outdoor
BORDER
plain border in different colour on 2 sides
YARN
100% synthetic fiber
DIMENSIONS
200 x 300 / 300 x 400
Available in custom sizes
FEATURES
- Class 23 Domestic heavy : EN ISO 10874
- Thermal resistanc e : EN 14041 (R+L+T) EN 1307 (T ) ISO 8302
- Electrical behaviour Antistatic floor coverin g : EN 14041 (R+L+T) EN 1815 (R+L) ISO 6356 (T)
- Luxury class : EN ISO 1307 (T ) EN ISO 1425 (T )
- Light fastness : EN ISO 105-B02 EN ISO 1307 (T )
- Suitability for use in humid condition : EN 1307 (T )
- CE mark regulatio n : DIR. 89/06/EEC
COLOURS
light gray borde
light gray border
PRODUCT CARE
Normal cleaning - vacuum cleaner without brushes. deeper cleaning - solution of cold water and mild soap. No abrasive brushes, bleaching agents or solvents. No professional dry cleaning. No hight pressure washer. In case of stains - pat the area with a clean cloth.