WATERS || A Celebration of Fluidity and Form
In the realm of design, few elements captivate as profoundly as water.
Its fluidity, transparency, and unyielding power have inspired countless works of art and architecture, from Monet’s serene water lilies to Hokusai’s tempestuous Great Wave. The latest homage to this elemental force is the Waters collection, a series of indoor rugs designed by Bartoli Design for Warli.
Inspired by the serene flow of water, the Waters rug features soft blue hues that evoke a calming presence in any space.
This 2024 collection represents a meeting of minds and materials, where creativity flows as freely as the water it seeks to emulate. The Waters rugs are hand-tufted from a luxurious blend of New Zealand wool and viscose, each fibre chosen for its unique texture and ability to evoke the shimmering interplay of light and water. Available in circular, oval, and rectangular shapes, the rugs feature a delicate palette of soft yellow, blue, and green, reminiscent of sunlight dancing on a calm sea or the gentle wash of a stream over rocks.
The creation of the Waters collection was no small feat. It began with a series of watercolour studies, each exploring the nuances of how water moves and interacts with various surfaces. The design process, spanning over four years, involved close collaboration between Bartoli Design and Warli, with many technical trials undertaken to perfect the final product. The result is a collection that captures the essence of water in a tangible form, marrying the fluidity of its muse with the solidity required for functional home decor.
A seamless blend of craftsmanship and design, the Waters rug by Bartoli Design brings natural elegance into modern interiors.
What sets the Waters rugs apart is their ability to maintain the ethereal quality of water while providing a grounded and durable surface. The New Zealand wool offers a matte, uniform effect, providing a stable backdrop, while the viscose threads introduce an iridescent shimmer, creating a focal point that mimics sunlight glinting off the water’s surface. This interplay of materials and textures gives the rugs a dynamic, almost living quality as if the colours and patterns might shift and change with the light.
Subtle shades of green and ochre in the Waters rug mimic the organic beauty of water interacting with earth and light.
Each rug in the Waters collection is a testament to hand-tufting craftsmanship. This traditional technique allows for the creation of intricate designs in a fraction of the time it would take to hand-knot a rug without sacrificing durability. The artisan threads and cuts the yarn onto a base canvas, fixing it in place with a natural latex coating and a heavy cotton backing, ensuring that each piece is both beautiful and built to last.
For those who seek to bring the tranquillity of water into their homes, the Waters collection offers a perfect balance of artistry and utility. Whether placed in a living room, bedroom, or office, these rugs are sure to become a central element of the space, inviting contemplation and offering a visual escape into nature’s most captivating element.
Designers Anna and Paolo Bartoli, the creative minds behind the Waters collection, bring their vision of water’s fluidity into the realm of interior design.
