Stefan Scholten creates the Nuance collection for Nanimarquina, a meticulous study of chromatic subtlety

The Nuance rug collection, created by the renowned designer Stefan Scholten for Nanimarquina, transforms the aesthetics of the kilim into a contemporary expression, through a meticulous chromatic exercise that plays with nuances, uniformity and similarity.

This collection presents a visual proposal in which a pattern of parallel and crossed lines appears and disappears within the same colour scale. The result is a carpet of a single tone, but with a depth and texture that evokes a contemporary tartan. Through the subtle interplay between colours and fibre structure, the collection achieves a dynamic graphic effect that changes according to light and perspective.

The technique used is the kilim, made from Afghan wool, the result of careful experimentation with chromatic perception, offering a timeless elegance that adapts to any space. With this collection, Studio Stefan Scholten reaffirms its ability to fuse art and design in a proposal that redefines the concept of the contemporary rug.

Nuance is available in different sizes and three colours: lime, denim and coral.

Project: Nuance.
Design: Studio Stefan Scholten.
Brand: Nanimarquina.
Technique: Kilim
Density: 27.900 hilos/m2
Fibre: 100% Lana Afgana
Total height: 4 mm
Photography: Carlota Prats. Nina Anton.
Text: Nanimarquina.

Stefan Scholten

Stefan Scholten has become one of the key voices of world-renowned Dutch design after graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 1995. Based in Amsterdam, he designs for a variety of highly respected brands including HAY, Maharam, Moroso, Cappellini, Cappellini, Nanimarquina and 1616 / arita Japan.

Scholten is known for his reductionist design style, combined with a unique use of colour. His designs are functional and applicable, but always expressive.

Scholten’s approach is also known as the workshop method. During the design process, he thinks with his hands as much as possible. Keep sketching, drawing and mixing colours until a new and original design emerges.

Source: Nanimarquina y Studio Stefan Scholten.

Project by Stefan Scholten