Brother Ronan (b.1971) and Erwan (b.1976) Bouroullec grew up in Quimper, France. Then they went on to complete their educations at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise, respectively. In 1999, they became joint partners in their own Paris-based design studio. Their work ranges from small utilitarian objects to architectural projects. In addition to the design of domestic and office furniture, vases, porcelain dishware, jewelry and diverse home accessories, a primary focus of their work is the design and organization of interior space.

Throughout their celebrated career, Studio Bouroullec has collaborated with renowned brands such as Vitra, Magis, Alessi, Samsung, Kvadrat and HAY. Their work has been exhibited throughout the world including the Design Museum (London), Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago & Los Angeles) and the Arts Décoratifs (Paris). Their Ruutu collection for Iittala showcases fluid, vibrant vases that have already been dubbed a ‘future classic.’

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

180 x 240cm and 200 x 300cm versions are in stock and can be sent quickly, production time for the other sizes is around 8 to 16 weeks.

Production time is around 8 to 16 weeks.

Production time is around 8 to 16 weeks.

Kvadrat's Semis rug is the result of two years of intensive work and research by Paris-based designer Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. The knots are aranged in different densities and heights. The result is an abstract landscape that resembles an aerial photograph of a planted field.

The distinct shape of the rug, a rectangle with cut corners, is highlighted by the pattern of dots that sit along a regular grid in the center and become more irregular on the ends.

The production of the Semis is particularly time-consuming, using the fine but remarkably strong Tibetan knotting technique. For a 200 cm wide carpet three weavers work together in Nepal and complete up to 7 cm daily. After knotting, the carpet is washed and trimmed with scissors.

For the Bouroullecs it is these small variations - in the shape of the dots, in the trimming and in the fact that different weavers create a carpet - that give each Semis carpet a special, personal touch.