The African House Rug's story begins with the fascinating murals painted by the South African Besotho tribe on the walls of their houses.
The African House collection brings us closer to the cultural symbolism of these native peoples, bringing their original, exterior ornamentations into our houses.
The wool carpet’s relief reproduces the feel of their houses’ mud walls. The collection’s ochre, earth and sand tones connect it to the ground and Besotho's ancestral roots.
Nani Marquina studied industrial design at the Massana school in Barcelona. In 1973 she began her activity at the Selles-Marquina Architecture Studio and soon opened a store, 'Self-Decor', dealing in interior decoration projects. It was here that she developed her first rug designs.
In 1987, she established the brand nanimarquina. Influenced by Nani's creative background and desire for innovative designs, the brand are an outstanding pioneer of modern and contemporary rugs.