Abreham Brioschi, a young and rising Italo-Ethiopian designer, weaves his perspective on Ethiopian culture into his latest work, the vibrant hand-tufted rugs in the New Ethnic Capsule collection. Crafted for Nodus, a visionary in the art of carpet weaving, the luxury rugs are a representation of the two most dominant and abstract aspects of Africa. Volcanic landforms and culturally imbibed tribal rituals practiced in and around Ethiopia form the core of this collection.
A total of three stellar rugs named Dancalia, Mursi, and Suri, are drawn on the designer’s native roots through pulsating hues and unusual shapes. One of the rugs strongly mimics the shape of scars formed on the skin from the tribal scarification process while the other two are crafted to portray the warm-toned colors around the arid volcanic landmasses.
Highlighting the shades of geysers of the inhospitable Danakil Depression, the Mursi and Suri rugs tell tales about rifting landforms that have been realized in a circular rug. The Dancalia rug has a raised platform depicting scar-shaped forms that would be created by the incisions on the skin. The designer has worked closely with the team at Nodus for tactile reasons while manufacturing these rugs.
Keeping true to the essence of the entire crafting process, the collection of rugs is visually striking flaunting craftsmanship with finesse. They are born out of the desire to be a suitable part of the household space enhancing any environment. Visually captivating through vivacious colors, the collection comes close to amalgamating design and culture in seamless harmony.
Abraham explains. ‘I really enjoy trying to find ways to merge two cultures that are important to me through design.’ Dancalia rug is available in one color while the other two rugs are made using three different shades.
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