When lamp and rug program meet
A journey into Warli’s world, timeless and multifaceted: ‘La lune sous le chapeau’, designed by Man Ray and the Dots indoor rug program, by Paolo Zani evoke the simplicity of design.
In an exciting fusion of art and design, Warli’s latest collection embarks on a journey that celebrates essentiality as a core aesthetic and design value. This philosophy shines through in two key offerings: ‘La lune sous le chapeau’, a lamp designed by Man Ray, and the Dots indoor rug program by Paolo Zani. Both pieces, while distinct in their origins and expressions, are united by a shared pursuit of authenticity and lightness of form, embodying a vision where formal simplicity, rich materiality, and artisanal craftsmanship converge.
Dots, indoor rug program – designed by Paolo Zani
For years, Dots has been a bestseller in Warli’s indoor collections, lauded for its versatility and customization that make it a seamless fit for top hospitality and residential projects. In 2025, Dots evolves from a single product into a comprehensive work program. This expansion allows for unparalleled customization through the combination of 10 weft colors and 10 warp colors, ensuring that every project’s unique requirements can be met. Hand-woven from a blend of wool and tencel, Dots creates a soft, continuous surface, finely crafted with twisted wool elements. The distinctive dotted pattern in various color shades is achieved through a specialized dyeing and twisting technique applied to the wool.
‘La lune sous le chapeau’ – designed by Man Ray
‘La lune sous le chapeau’ is an ‘objet trouvé’ in its essence, re-evaluating simple materials, low technology, and formal simplicity. The lampshade was conceived by Man Ray in 1974 on a flat sheet of cardboard, and quickly, along with sketches for the base, evolved into the iconic lamp we know today. This piece, seemingly anonymous and anti-design, is provocatively poetic, featuring the most minimal of lampshades supported by the most elementary of bases. This re-edition faithfully reproduces the original design, not just in form but also in spirit.
Paolo Zani