Design Within Reach launches Semita rug collection by Little Wing Lee
Design Within Reach has introduced the 'Semita' rug collection, designed by Little Wing Lee of Studio & Projects. The collection includes round and rectangular rugs handcrafted in India using wool from New Zealand. Inspired by traditional kilims and Lee's family home, the rugs feature spiral motifs referencing constructivist painting and broken geometry. Lee, an honoree in the Wallpaper* US400, emphasizes the rug's role as a grounding element in a room, offering tactile quality and the ability to be displayed on floor or wall. The collaboration highlights craftsmanship and function within DWR's collection of artful objects.
Key facts
- Design Within Reach expanded its product offering with a new rug collection.
- The collection is called 'Semita' and designed by Little Wing Lee of Studio & Projects.
- Rugs are handcrafted in India with wool from New Zealand.
- Shapes include round and rectangular forms.
- Design is inspired by traditional kilims and a striped rug from Lee's family home.
- Motif features a spiral pattern nodding to constructivist painting and broken geometry.
- Lee is a Wallpaper* US400 honoree.
- Rugs can be placed on floor or hung vertically.
Entities
Artists
- Little Wing Lee
Institutions
- Design Within Reach
- Studio & Projects
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- India
- New Zealand
- Turkey
- North Africa