Nodus

Nodus is a laboratory for experimentation and a cultural project which conjugates the most ancient knowledge in the art of carpet design with the vision of the most innovative designers and architects to create objects between design and art. The art of rug-making is traditionally spread in the area between Turkey and China, with all its local variants, which combine to transform a rug into a product of thousand different faces and uses. Each of the manufacturing countries where the NODUS Rugs are made has it’s own characteristics that we try to use at their best matching them with our research on materials. We selected the best manufacturers in several Countries of the world (Nepal, Portugal, Pakistan, India, Morocco, Turkmenistan, China and Turkey), visiting them one by one, verifying materials, techniques, expert craftsmen and ethical production. Each rug in the Nodus collection is a unique piece: from the sole hand-made graph to the final product. The result is a collection of rugs that outlines a new horizon of shapes and colours: a collection that unhinges established borders and goes beyond the traditional patterns. All rules are torn up, except one: the hand-weaving, knot by knot. NODUS is an emanation of Il Piccolo Srl, a well known reality among the italian custom made furnishing brands. In more than 40 years of activity with some of the most important brands of the fashion industry (like Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Etro) Il Piccolo reached the highest quality levels not only in its products but also in its services. Using selected and precious materials together with the most qualified artisans made Il Piccolo to be a reference point in the contract furniture field in the world market. The same features are at the base of NODUS.