DARIA NANAVA
NANÀVA Carpets
Lisbon, PORTUGAL
“Medicine, law, business, engineering... These are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love... These are what we stay alive for”
Daria Nanava, an artisan with a rich background in theater production. Over the span of seven years in the theater industry, she has delved into various roles, encompassing artistic and directorial domains, exposing herself to a diverse array of art forms. Theater, a synthesis of independent disciplines like dramaturgy, music, and painting, holds a special place in her heart.
Guided by the principles of theatrical art, Daria endeavors to craft novel creations by harmonizing seemingly disparate elements: the fusion of architecture and fiber art, the marriage of art history theory with its tangible embodiment in everyday life. Beyond her prowess in object design, she wears the hats of an interior designer and a restorer.
At the core of her creative spirit resides an unquenchable curiosity about humanity – its purpose in this world, its bygone days. She believes that our culture and material heritage serve as profound reflections of our identity and our journey ahead. Yet, equally captivating to her is the enigma of an individual's concealed daily life.
Daria is a firm believer that by enveloping ourselves in beauty and functional design, we can savor life without needing specific justifications. Her aspiration is to assist those with a penchant for aesthetics in adorning their abodes with pieces that not only serve a practical function but also carry deep-seated significance.
Transform your home into a personal museum adorned with the creations of Nanàva Carpets.
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Value in the details
A Journey of Inspiration and Artistry
She begins her process by drawing inspiration from a symbol or object in the history of visual art. After sketching designs to ensure the carpet seamlessly integrates into the intended interior, achieving harmony and independence from the found object, she carefully selects the yarn, base fabric, and frame, each contributing to the unique and captivating nature of her work.
The next phase involves transferring the sketch onto the base fabric using various tufting techniques, such as a tufting gun for larger areas and a tufting needle for intricate details. After completing the work, meticulous trimming and manual detailing eliminate imperfections. One of the final stages includes removing the carpet from the frame and hand-embroidering the back surface with cotton fabric featuring the brand name. Voilà! The carpet is now ready for prompt delivery to its recipient.
Crafting Authentic Designs with Time-Honored Materials
She has a deep appreciation for working with natural materials, as they consistently radiate authenticity and seamlessly align with the core concept of her brand. She exclusively utilizes Portuguese wool sourced from the esteemed region of Arraiolos, where the tradition of carpet weaving with this yarn boasts a rich history spanning over three thousand years—an aspect of great significance to her. Additionally, she opts for 100% natural, undyed cotton. Thanks to these materials, there is no need for excessive stylization of her interior objects, as the innate beauty of the natural materials eloquently speaks for itself.
Bridging Cultures Through Time with Nanàva Carpets
The concept behind Nanàva Carpets' collection "The line of our history" is to bring humanity's cultural heritage into our hidden everyday life. Being surrounded by art objects means filling your life not only with aesthetics but also with deep, sometimes sacred meaning. This collection reflects various milestones in the cultural development of humanity: Ancient Greece, antiquity, the Middle Ages, and finally, the 20th century. With just a symbol of an object reproduced in a high-quality product, you possess a piece of the authentic phenomenon created many thousands of years ago.
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We use high-quality natural materials, such as Portuguese wool and 100% natural undyed cotton.
Typically, we complete a custom-made carpet within 2 weeks.
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