Il gattipanni - limited edition

This design is a refined exercise in visual storytelling, weaving Fornasetti’s history with a playful, ironic aesthetic. The cat—a favorite subject of Piero since the 1950s—is paired here with the “battipanni,” a childhood memory object of the artist and a symbol of this special collaboration, which Barnaba Fornasetti transforms into a light, decorative graphic element. The result is a visual paradox: the cat, serene and magnetic, appears to ignore this deterrent tool with regal indifference, celebrating the playful and free-spirited universe of Fornasetti. 
Considered a true masterpiece, this rug is hand-knotted in Nepal with an unprecedented level of craftsmanship—approximately 312,000 knots per square metre —bringing extraordinary detail to the design and elevating its luxury. Made from a blend of New Zealand wool and silk, the silk threads add subtle brilliance to select details. Produced as a limited edition, the rug combines exquisite artistry, technical mastery, and the unique narrative charm of the Fornasetti universe.