Grandma Patterns Rug

A playful twist on traditional tartan patterns, Grandma Patterns is a collection of five soft and texturally rich rugs designed by Rop van Mierlo, founder of Wild Animals.

Using the wet paper technique, Rop van Mierlo has created a series of vibrant and untamed patterns that celebrate the cozy and sheltered world of grandmothers. Playing with bold color contrasts and natural materials, the collection combines nostalgia for grandmothers’ plaids with modern design.

Ina continuation of Rop van Mierlo’s signature abstract animal watercolors, the Dutch artist experimented with drawing delicate, geometric shapes on a wet surface with the same wild approach: An unpredictable process, in this case “without any prior knowledge of the patterns”, as Rop explains. Each of the five motifs transforms organic water lines, marks, dots and geometric forms into a unique piece with a feathery pile that expresses the freedom of indeterminate grids. Handcrafted by hand, the collection embodies the raw and primitive beauty of natural materials.

Grandema Patterns pushes the boundary between wild and domesticated, presenting geometry as a way to structure and soften our domestic world, capturing what Rop van Mierlo describes as “uncontrolled patterns of behavior”.

Dimensions(cm):

Width: 300 cm x Depth: 200 cm