BOTANICA by Bodo Sperlein for GAN

The BOTANICA collection is the result of the first collaboration between GAN and the London-based German designer, Bodo Sperlein. Known for his lush and sensory way of integrating artisanal crafting processes with organic and contemporary designs, the surfaces of the BOTANICA collection rugs have a strong biophilic character that establishes a direct connection between the spaces in which they are integrated and nature.

Bodo Sperlein has achieved his high level of detail in the representation of the drawing and its pronounced volumetric effect through a careful selection of the nuances of each color and the use of different pile heights. By using gradients and subtle changes in hue, the BOTANICA rugs create an illusion of depth and movement, which enhances their organic fluidity and three-dimensional presence.

The combination of two artisanal techniques, hand-tufting and carving, is what allows the intricate details and dynamically appearing texture of BOTANICA to be crafted. With the mixture of these two techniques, different elevations can be executed within the same design, mimicking the undulations and organic contours present in the universe of botany, thus reinforcing the natural inspiration of the collection.