Nodus

Colomychus Chernobilis

Name: Colomychus Chernobilis
Brand: Nodus
Price: 16689.61 GBP
Availability: BackOrder

£16,689.61

Made to order: lead time 24 to 26 weeks

Final sale: returns only for defects

Handknotted rug in wool and bamboo silk, Ø 220 cm. Designed by Lanzavecchia + Wai for Nodus.

Available on Backorder

Made to order. Expected dispatch by 12 March 2027.

Quantity

Category

Decor, Home, Rugs

Brand

Nodus

With the Colomychus Chernobilis carpet, the Lanzavecchia + Wai studio pays homage to the land ravaged by the first nuclear disaster, Ukraine, which is currently a stage for a bloody war.

A decade after presenting the first carpet from their Mutations 1.0 collection, the designers imagine themselves as entomologists in the Radioactive Red Forest, documenting the genetic mutations of its inhabitants.

“Our fear towards nuclear energy is only tempered by our necessity for it. Inspired by the scientific-poetic illustrations of Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, we have designed the ‘Mutations’ carpets for NODUS, featuring meticulously detailed top-down images, reminiscent of an entomologist’s display case, showcasing real insects with imaginary mutations caused by radiation: the Amaurodes Chernobilis, the Tacua Fukushimae, and the latest mutated insect, the Colomychus Chernobilis.

The underlying pattern, intricately designed by Olivia Lee, faithfully captures the divine proportions of the golden ratio, thereby highlighting the asymmetry of the insect mutations, which, nonetheless, retain an imperfect yet unequivocal beauty. As in nature, the mechanism of evolution rewards perfectly adapted utility, we are left uncertain about the long-term effects of mutations caused by humans and can only observe them in awe.

The refined craftsmanship of this exquisite carpet conveys a bittersweet tale, captivating us with its threads of beauty, reminiscent of a new edition of the “spot the differences” game.”

Details

Design by: Lanzavecchia + Wai
Collection: Limited Editions
Size: Ø 220 cm
Technique: Handknotted
Knot: Tibetan
Quality: 200 knots/inch2
Pile height: 6 mm
Pile composition: Wool and bamboo silk
Production area: Nepal
Year: 2023
Edition of: 5

Made to order: lead time 24 to 26 weeks

Final sale: returns only for defects

Dimensions

220 × 220 cm

Colomychus Chernobilis

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