MAAARI

CORA RUG - Print

Please note: This is a pre-loved item.
Rarely Used — Item has been worn a few times, but still in excellent condition.

Lightly used, no stains or discolorations. Very cool psychedelic print! 100% cotton This op-art inspired rug focuses on a hypnotizing textile motif dating back to 1400s pre-Spanish colonial Philippines. The mathematical pattern is native to Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur in the Northern Philippines. Located on the coast, the traditional motif called "Kusikus", which translates to "whirlwind", is meant to protect ships and also to confuse and ward off evil spirits. Made by Ilocos weavers with 100% cotton. Description via Kristine Peafiel Salviejo. SPECS 51"x 73" ABOUT THE MAKER Kristine Peafiel Salviejo brings psychedelic, modern vibes to nostalgic, artisan-made objects, giving life to a new wave of Filipino-American design that appreciates consciousness, history, and experimentation. A Fil-Am fashion designer originally from the east coast, Kristine Peafiel Salviejo works on a wide range of projects between New York, Los Angeles and Berlin with the likes of Nike, Alexander Wang and Barneys NY and started her own home textile line in 2016. Her collectsion is influenced by her nomadic lifestyle and intended to uplift Filipino makers and highlight their age-old skills.