La Geria-Lanzarote Gan Rugs: A Sculptural Tribute to Volcanic Landscapes
The Inspiration: Lanzarote's Heroic Viticulture
The La Geria-Lanzarote Gan Rugs collection is an artistic tribute to the extraordinary landscape of La Geria on the island of Lanzarote, designated a protected landscape in 1994. The design draws inspiration from the unique method of viticulture developed in this land: to protect the vines from harsh winds and inhospitable soil, farmers plant each vine in individual pits dug into volcanic gravel, surrounding them with semicircular stone walls. This collection captures the aerial view of this hypnotic scenario, where the repetition of volcanic holes creates a geometric and natural pattern of rare beauty.
The Designer: José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales
José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales, President and Artistic Director of the brand, personally sought to capture the materiality of this landscape. His vision for La Geria-Lanzarote focuses on the chromatic contrast between the anthracite black of the volcanic ash and the vibrant green of the vines. Thanks to his artistic sensitivity, the collection has received prestigious international accolades, including the BoY Honoree Award and the NYCxDesign Honoree Award in the residential flooring category.
Natural Materials: 100% Wool
To recreate Lanzarote's rich materiality, the rugs are made entirely of high-quality 100% wool with a cotton back. Wool was chosen for its ability to reflect the deep tones of the volcanic earth and its suitability for relief work, allowing the volumes and depths that characterize the design inspired by the island's famous "hoyos" (pits) to be felt underfoot.
Production Technique: Volumetric Hand Tufted
The collection is produced in India using the sophisticated hand tufted technique. This artisanal process is fundamental to the project, as it allows master weavers to precisely recreate the different volumes, textures, and depths of the volcanic pits. With a density of 75,000 tufts per square meter and an impressive total height of 20 mm, the rug is not just a flat surface but a true three-dimensional sculptural map weighing approximately 5.5 kg/m².
Shape Variants and Dimensions
The La Geria-Lanzarote collection stands out for its versatility, offering the design in different shapes that recall the circularity of the stone walls:
- Rectangular Format: Available in 166x247 cm and 195x306 cm sizes.
- Round Format: A sculptural version with a diameter of Ø250 cm, enhancing the centrality of the volcanic pattern.
Shop with Peace of Mind: Experience the Island at Home
Placing a sculptural rug like La Geria in your decor is a character-filled choice that transforms the room's atmosphere. That's why we offer you total peace of mind: buy without worries, try the rug in your environment, and decide within 14 days. Admire how the contrasts between anthracite and green react to your home's light and feel the depth of the hand-tufted reliefs directly under your feet before making your final purchase.
Bring the primordial energy of Lanzarote and the award-winning design of José Gandía-Blasco into your daily spaces. Don't miss the opportunity to own a natural design masterpiece: order your La Geria-Lanzarote Gan Rugs today!
