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Global Warming Polar Bear Rug by NEL
| October 30, 2008
Link: discovered in I.D. Magazine
| October 30, 2008
"Global Warming contrasts the comfort and softness of a rug with a thorny problem that is specific to our time. Following the age-old tradition of using rugs as a means for communication and a cultural record, NEL is portraying global warming in a scene that invites us to reflect on our impact on today’s world." —NEL
While flipping through the new I.D. magazine I saw this rug design by the Mexican collective, NEL. The rug is made from New Zealand wool, and the polar bear is made of felt. The Global Warming rug made its debut at the Valencia International Furniture Fair.
Nanimarquina, from Barcelona, is the manufacturer of the rug and has other impressive designs in their collection. The rug is available in two sizes with a starting price of $1,420.
I think NEL did a great job of capturing the likeness of the global warming situation and its impact on polar bears:
photo by Arne Naevra
Link: discovered in I.D. Magazine
Tags: conceptual, environment, rug
Topic: Interior Design
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