What materials do you work with?
We curate materials for beauty, durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Wool is our most popular base; silk adds luxury and sheen. Bamboo silk and Tencel offer eco-conscious alternatives. Synthetics like PET are practical for high-traffic areas. Blends combine the best properties. We help you choose based on your space and values.
Why is wool popular for rugs?
Wool fibres have natural oils that repel liquids, reducing stain risk. It insulates and feels warm underfoot. Wool also ages gracefully—it becomes softer and more character-filled with time. It’s the ideal base material for most residential and hospitality projects. Sourcing ethical, sustainable wool is important to us.
What’s the difference between wool and silk?
Silk reflects light beautifully, creating visual depth and luminosity in designs. It feels luxurious underfoot but is more delicate and less stain-resistant than wool. Wool-silk blends offer a balance. Pure silk is ideal for formal lounges, low-traffic bedrooms, or as accent pieces in larger rugs.
Is silk too delicate for home use?
Silk adds unmatched visual beauty to rugs but requires care. It’s delicate to abrasion and staining. However, in appropriate rooms (formal spaces, adult-only areas), silk rugs are stunning and can last decades. We advise on placement and maintenance to maximize its lifespan.
What are bamboo silk and Tencel?
Bamboo silk (regenerated from bamboo pulp) and Tencel (similar, made from eucalyptus) are sustainable, vegan alternatives to traditional silk. They’re lustrous and beautiful but slightly less delicate than silk. Ideal for clients who want silk’s aesthetics with better durability and sustainable sourcing.
Are your materials sustainable and ethically sourced?
Sustainability matters to us. We’re transparent about material sourcing and continually improve our supply chain. Ask us specifically about the origin of materials for your project—we have detailed information. We can’t guarantee perfection, but we’re committed to responsible practices.
Can I use synthetic or pet-friendly materials?
Synthetics are practical and underrated. PET (made from recycled plastic bottles) is durable, easy-clean, and environmentally responsible. Nylon blends are equally tough. These materials still allow beautiful custom design and colour. They’re perfect for high-traffic, high-mess homes.
Can I blend materials in one rug?
Blends are smart. You get wool’s durability with silk’s lustre, or cotton’s texture with wool’s warmth. Common blends include 70% wool / 30% silk for luxury with durability, or wool-cotton-jute for textured, eco-conscious pieces. Blends are discussed during material selection.
Can you match my sofa colour?
Exact matches vary by material and dye chemistry, but we’re skilled at achieving very close results. We always create a sample first to show colour accuracy before full production. Lighting conditions in photos also affect perceived colour, so we ask clarifying questions.
How accurate are colour matches?
Our dye team has decades of experience matching colours across our material range. Hand-dyed materials like wool may have natural variation (which is part of their charm). We mitigate this through careful dye control and sampling before production. Synthetic colours are more uniform but equally customisable.