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The Plastic Rivers Ganges Rug by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón transforms satellite imagery into a textured, hand-tufted design made entirely from 100% recycled PET....

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Estimated Delivery Date April 28, 2025

The Plastic Rivers Ganges Rug by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón transforms satellite imagery into a textured, hand-tufted design made entirely from 100% recycled PET. Representing one of the most polluted…

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The Plastic Rivers Ganges Rug by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón transforms satellite imagery into a textured, hand-tufted design made entirely from 100% recycled PET. Representing one of the most polluted rivers in the world, this rug highlights the devastating impact of plastic waste while reclaiming that same material into something meaningful. With varying pile heights and intricate detailing, it captures the fluid movement of the Ganges, making it both a statement piece and a reminder of the urgent need for environmental responsibility.

Álvaro Catalán de Ocón

Álvaro Catalán de Ocón is a designer who works with ideas as much as materials. His approach is defined by curiosity—about process, about function, about the human hands that shape an object. Best known for the PET Lamp project, where discarded plastic bottles become woven lampshades in collaboration with artisans, his work always finds a way to connect design with people and place. For GAN, he applies the same thoughtful perspective to rug-...

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    The Plastic Rivers Ganges Rug by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón transforms satellite imagery into a textured, hand-tufted design made entirely from 100% recycled PET. Representing one of the most polluted rivers in the world, this rug highlights the devastating impact of plastic waste while reclaiming that same material into something meaningful. With varying pile heights and intricate detailing, it captures the fluid movement of the Ganges, making it both a statement piece and a reminder of the urgent need for environmental responsibility.

    Specifications

    • Materials: 100% recycled PET.
    • Dimensions: 118" x 158" or 299.7 cm x 401.3 cm.
    • Product Weight: 119 lbs or 54 kg.
    • Pile Height: 0.31" - 0.71" or 0.8 cm - 1.8 cm
    • Intended use: Indoor only
    • Origin: Made in India

    Plastic Rivers Ganges Rug

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