mirage rug

by Patricia Urquiola, from GAN

mirage rug

Design Patricia Urquiola
100% New wool
Made by GAN

As if it were fabric under a microscope, or a colorful and impossible wooden floor, the design of the Mirage rugs transmits a powerful optical effect, an illusion -as its name suggests. The three Mirage rugs feature irregular edges designed by Patricia Urquiola using a rotating combination of three stripes with gradient colors.

The hand-knotted technique is a manual rug-making method that allows for extremely detailed designs, precisely because rugs are made knot by knot. It is a very laborious technique and, consequently, it offers great flexibility. Bearing this peculiarity in mind, we at GAN create hand-knotted designs with both uniform patterns as well as with an apparent randomness.

The alternation of color and the different orientation of the gradients generates an attractive visual game that hides a chevron-style striped pattern, only perceived from certain perspectives. The collection may even be used as a tapestry on a wall. It is a fully hand-knotted piece and it is made 100% with New Zealand wool.

6'7" w | 10'2" L | .6" h | 45.1 lbs.

$6,950.00 + free shipping

(usually ships in 10-15 days if in stock. Otherwise, please allow 10-12 weeks for delivery)

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Patricia Urquiola

Born in Oviedo, Patricia Urquiola attended the Faculty of Architecture of the Technical University of Madrid, where she graduated in 1989 having completed a thesis with Achille Castiglioni. From 1990 to 1992, she was assistant lecturer on his courses. Between 1990 and 1996, she worked with Vico Magistretti for the new product development office of De Padova and signed the products: “Flower,” “Loom sofa,” “Chaise,” and “Chaise Longue.”

GAN was born when José Gandía-Blasco reinvented his family business in the 1980s betting strongly on design and incorporating the world of rugs into their offerings. In 2004 he partnered with his friend Mapi Millet, with whom he shares close tastes and sensibilities, to reshape the brand. GAN uses a production system that preserves tradition while renewing craftsmanship allowing artisan practices to evolve and expand. GAN rugs are made by hand in India, slowly, piece by piece, by expert craftsman using some of the best natural fibers available - cotton, jute, wool - as well as recycled fibers.