An essential and magnetic element, the lips of Lina Cavalieri—Fornasetti’s muse—evolve beyond their original black-and-white identity through the reinterpretation of Barnaba Fornasetti. In the early 2000s, the addition of vivid red lipstick transforms this anatomical detail into a bold, pop and contemporary symbol—one that commands attention and becomes the focal point of any space through its striking chromatic contrast.
Proudly made by hand in India, this 100% wool rug translates the motif into a textile surface using the dhurrie technique, woven on a horizontal loom where colored wefts are manually interlaced into the warp to create a flat, graphic base. Hand embroidery is then applied on top as a distinct layer, enhancing the lips with raised detail—like a gesture of emphasis—intensifying their presence and giving the design a tactile, almost sculptural quality. Conceived as both a floor piece and a wall hanging, the rug becomes a versatile collectible object.