Design Nipa Doshi & Jonathan Levien
Manufacturer Nanimarquina
Dimensions S 170x240; M 200x300; L 300x400
Colour & Materiality 100% New Zealand wool
Technique Hand knotted + Hand loomed
Type Indo Nepal + Sumak
Density 124.000 knots/m2
Pile height 5-10 mm
Total height 13 mm
Comprised of two different rugs, the Rabari collection offers exceptional beauty through the outstanding design by Doshi Levien, a refined combination of patterns with a unique graphic sensuality.
“We decided to create a series of rugs that evoke the sensual and shiny world of tribal folk embroidery of India. We wanted our collection for nanimarquina to reference the unfinished embroideries like studies of different techniques in progress, as they gradually emerge over time. The spontaneous compositions of the rugs embody the serendipity and freedom to improvise inherent in each step of a handmade piece. Joyful, irreverent and unique.” Doshi Levien
Doshi Levien is a London-based design office, established in 2000 by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. Working in tandem to create their own set of design rules, the duo aim to extract a deep richness from each idea and concept. Doshi Levien’s work celebrates the hybrid and explores the blend of cultures, technology, storytelling, industrial design, and fine craftsmanship through a variety of disciplines and industries. Nipa’s refined and astute visual direction combines with Jonathan’s precision and his tenacity as an industrial designer.
