Price range: 1,080.00 € through 3,000.00 €
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by the Basque sailor Juan Sebastián Elcano, we designed a «Elkano» rug, which has been woven in a Fair Trade Workshop in Nepal. We have chosen to represent this historic event with a contemporary design.
Our shop, Nómada, is located in San Sebastián, a few kilometers from Getaria, the hometown of Elkano and we wanted to take part in the 500th anniversary commemorative events, both in the Basque Country and in the rest of Spain, of this great achievement for humanity. The carpet was designed by one of Nómada´s partners, the architect Alistair Baird. The idea was to represent the departure and arrival of the expedition as two “shores”. Elkano returns to the same place, but it has changed slightly in the three years have passed, traversing a sea full of uncertainty, but also full of beauty and opportunities to discover.
After six months of work, the carpet is with us at Nómada. In addition, through the design of this carpet in Gipuzkoa province and woven in Nepal, a new Fair Trade route has emerged.
Material: 100% hand-spun Himalayan sheep wool, 100 knots per sq inch
Size: various sizes
Origin: Nepal
Date of weaving: New
Media Coverage of the Elcano Rug
The Elcano Rug Collection received extensive media coverage for its tribute to Juan Sebastián Elcano, the Basque navigator who completed the first circumnavigation of the world. Created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the expedition, the rug combines traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and historical memory to honour one of the greatest achievements in maritime history.
The project was featured by various media outlets for its ability to translate the story of the first voyage around the globe into the language of handmade textile design, creating a unique connection between cultural heritage, exploration, and contemporary craftsmanship.
https://www.diariovasco.com/san-sebastian/alfombra-homenaje-elcano-20190812122350-ntvo.html
Additional information
| Weight | 14.9 kg |
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| Medidas | 180 x 120 cms., 200 x 150 cms., 240 x 170 cms., 300 x 200 cms. |