Dig in to Momos by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN

ByMyProperty Life 28/01/2026

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. These pieces, created in partnership with the GAN Women Unit, are inspired by traditional Brazilian embroidery techniques and crafted in India, linking artisans across the world.

A textured gray rug with a matching square pouf and two rectangular pillows, all in a similar knitted pattern, set against a white background.

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.

Two gray, textured chairs with matching cushions and an ottoman are arranged on a matching gray textured rug against a plain white background.

A set of gray, crochet-textured modular furniture including three chairs, a pouf, a square ottoman, and a matching rug, all arranged against a white background.

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.

Two chunky, textured gray armchairs with matching pillows are positioned on a large, patterned gray rug against a white wall.

Two textured gray armchairs and a pillow sit on a matching textured gray rug in a minimal, white room.

Two rectangular, textured dark gray cushions rest on a matching patterned rug beside similarly textured seating furniture.

Two rectangular pillows and two square cushions rest on a textured dark gray mat, all featuring the same geometric, flower-like pattern.

A beige woven rug with two matching pillows and a cube-shaped pouf, all set against a white background.

A beautiful warm taupe, Camel is a welcome addition to the MOMOS Collection, in contrast with the blue-toned charcoal grey of Anthracite. 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. One could even imagine a group of poufs in one color, with pillows in the other – the sky is the limit with this surprisingly grounded series.

Two brown textured armchairs with matching cushions are placed on a square brown textured rug, alongside a matching ottoman, against a plain white background.

Three brown textured chairs, a matching ottoman, a cushion, and a large rug are arranged against a plain white background.

Two textured brown armchairs with matching cushions and a rectangular rug, all displaying a crocheted pattern, are arranged against a white wall in a minimalist setting.

Two brown, textured, woven chairs with matching cushions sit on a large, matching woven rug against a white wall.

The GAN Women Unit was born in 2010 to produce the BANDAS collection, led by renowned designer Patricia Urquiola. Mapi Millet, creative director of GAN at the time, learned that a group of workers had lost their jobs because of factory closures, and wondered how they could support these women who had contributed so much to their success. Millet brought her idea of producing the BANDAS collection to Urquiola, who enthusiastically accepted – thus, the GAN Women Unit was born, supporting economic mobility and keeping embroidery traditions alive.

Two rectangular cushions rest on a textured, knitted brown rug with a matching pouf in the background, all featuring a floral pattern.

To learn more about MOMOS by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN, visit gan.com.

Photography courtesy of GAN.

Growing up in NYC has given Aria a unique perspective into art + design, constantly striving for new projects to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and personal touch is central to what she loves about the built environment. Outside of the city, she enjoys hiking, biking, and learning about space.