During Milan’s Off-Salone at ALCOVA Villa Bagatti Valsecchi (Varedo, MB province), NODUS will unveil its latest design innovation: the Mars rug and runner, a visionary project marking Studio Fuksas’ entry into the brand’s esteemed catalogue of high-design, finely crafted carpets.
The Mars collection is an artistic exploration that merges humanity’s uncertainty about the unknown with our innate drive to create symbols that define and interpret it. Drawing inspiration from the enigmatic presence of the Red Planet, the design evokes a pictographic language that links our ancient past to an imagined future in extraterrestrial landscapes.
The deep red color, symbolic of Mars’ essence, reflects the planet’s mysterious and inhospitable nature—one that has been humanized through mythology, science, and storytelling. The organic, abstract lines mirror natural forms while suggesting an evolving visual language that fuses history with futurism. Mars challenges us to consider: If Mars were to become our new artistic canvas, how would human cultural expression manifest in an unexplored world?
Meticulously hand-knotted in India from luxurious bamboo silk, the Mars rug and runner embody NODUS’ commitment to craftsmanship and innovation in contemporary design.
MARS
Design: Studio Fuksas for NODUS
Material: Hand-knotted bamboo silk
Dimensions: Rug – 350×230 cm | Runner – 350×90 cm
Pile Height: 5 mm
Quality: 100 knots per square inch
