Dig in to Momos by Jose A. Gandia-Blasco for Gan

"There's something about the ubiquity of a dumpling - made with love in many cultures, working to package a number of traditional fillings within its folds, starch and sustenance conspiring to form the building blocks of food culture. MOMOS by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN translates the warmth and comfort found in dumplings to dimensional textile furnishings, adorning an array of pieces including a pillow, pouf, and rug."

"Coming in two colors, Anthracite, a mid-range charcoal, and Camel, a warm taupe, these pieces are inspired by a local textile craft originating in the state of Maranhão, whose structure resembles the geometry of butterfly eggs. An easy leap to the puckered top of a momo, a Tibetan dumpling, this repeated pattern creates a lovely texture stacked up over throw pillows, a soft pouf, and a thick rug."

"Just as comfy in a group as they are individually, they make a statement lined up next to the MOMOS Rug - as more people might want more relaxing spaces in their home, but might not have the time or space to install a conversation pit anytime soon, this is a solid compromise. As this color goes so well with multiple different tones, even as it leans in to it's own red tones, remains easy and approachable."

MOMOS reinterprets dumpling warmth into dimensional textile furnishings including pillows, poufs, and a thick rug. The design draws on a puckered pattern from a local Maranhão textile craft whose structure resembles butterfly eggs. The repeated geometry creates tactile texture across stacked pillows and soft poufs. Production links artisans across countries through a partnership with the GAN Women Unit, with pieces crafted in India. Two colorways—Anthracite, a mid-range charcoal, and Camel, a warm taupe—offer contrasting neutral palettes that mix easily. The series supports grouping and flexible relaxed seating without major installation or permanent changes to a space.

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