Rug designer Nani Marquina is inspired by nature, but her goal when creating a rug is ultimately to come up with something that doesn’t exist yet. Her Noodles Rug (2005) fits this model in that the flowing curves and random patterns evoke a peaceful setting in nature. And yet, her use of soft cut pile contrasted with a heavy gauge looped pile is unexpected, engaging and new. Designed in a red-on-red tonal combination found only at DWR, Noodles is both arresting and bold, while still conveying c…read more