Par terre – Continuum
Recognised as a pioneer of interior design, Barbara Frua continues to redefine the relationship between spaces and the ground, infusing art into everyday life. Each new chapter of Par terre is at once an evolution and a reaffirmation one in which the designer expands her vocabulary of textures, materials, and colours while remaining true to herself. A Barbara Frua rug is a centrepiece, immediately recognisable for its characteristic chromatic sensibility and the refined simplicity of its designs.
Through a longstanding collaboration with Alberto Levi Gallery and the freedom to explore new creative directions, Barbara Frua has once again pushed boundaries, preserving her distinctive traits while venturing into new material territories.
New Textures
This year’s collection introduces three new textures, each expanding the tactile range of Par terre:
Jute Loop is a robust cut-loop technique that brings a new dimension of depth and structure to the collection. Available with or without fringe, Jute Loop offers a versatile, textured surface that retains the warmth and natural character of hand-spun jute, combined with a pleasantly rich tactile quality.
100% Pure New Zealand Wool marks a significant addition to the collection, developed with the ambition of maintaining the same chromatic fluidity that characterises flat-woven jute fabrics, but in a quality ideal for high-traffic areas. The result is a rug that carries Barbara Frua’s chromatic signature into spaces where durability is essential — without compromising beauty.
Hand-knotted Ghazni wool and Himalayan cashmere are the most luxurious additions to Par terre. This exquisite combination unites the silky quality of Afghan Ghazni wool with the extraordinary softness of Himalayan cashmere, creating a surface of unparalleled refinement while lending the designs a distinctive three-dimensionality.
True to Form
The guiding principle of this collection is the pursuit of new materials and textures while preserving the identity that has made Par terre a benchmark in contemporary rug design. Barbara Frua’s expanded palette and growing range of weaving techniques offer ever greater possibilities for customisation, yet every piece remains anchored in her unmistakable language of colour and geometric clarity. Par terre rugs are not simply floor coverings; they are compositions that define a space.
Beyond the Floor — SUIMURI
The collection is accompanied by a series of wallpapers created in collaboration with PictaLab, extending Barbara Frua’s iconic designs from the floor to the walls. These artisanal wallpapers translate the geometric motifs and chromatic harmonies of Par terre into immersive interior narratives, offering a complete vision of a space shaped by a single, coherent aesthetic sensibility.
Opening & Aperitivo
March 12, from 6.30 pm
Alberto Levi Gallery, Via San Maurilio 24
