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Plastic Rivers Yangtze Runner

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The Plastic Rivers Yangtze Runner by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón is more than a rug—it's a statement on environmental impact. This hand-tufted runner captures...

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The Plastic Rivers Yangtze Runner by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón is more than a rug—it’s a statement on environmental impact. This hand-tufted runner captures an aerial view of the Yangtze…

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The Plastic Rivers Yangtze Runner by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón is more than a rug—it’s a statement on environmental impact. This hand-tufted runner captures an aerial view of the Yangtze River, one of the most polluted waterways in the world. Crafted from 100% recycled PET, it transforms plastic waste into a striking visual representation of nature’s vulnerability. The varying pile heights recreate the river’s topography, adding depth and texture. Part of the Plastic Rivers collection, this rug stands as both a piece of design and a call for awareness.

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-...

Álvaro Catalán de Ocón

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    The Plastic Rivers Yangtze Runner by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón is more than a rug—it’s a statement on environmental impact. This hand-tufted runner captures an aerial view of the Yangtze River, one of the most polluted waterways in the world. Crafted from 100% recycled PET, it transforms plastic waste into a striking visual representation of nature’s vulnerability. The varying pile heights recreate the river’s topography, adding depth and texture. Part of the Plastic Rivers collection, this rug stands as both a piece of design and a call for awareness.

    Specifications

    • Materials: 100% recycled PET
    • Dimensions: 40" x 158" or 101.6 cm x 401.3 cm
    • Pile Height: 0.31" - 0.71" or 0.8 cm - 1.8 cm
    • Product Weight: 39.68 lbs or 18 kg
    • Intended use: Indoor only
    • Origin: Made in India

    Plastic Rivers Yangtze Runner

    $2,800.00 Add to cart