Featured Image: Torn Maya, Size 8’x10’

Fiber Content: Himalayan Wool and Silk
Sizes: Custo

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Hand Knotted Construction.
• 150 Knots Per Square Inch.
• 27 Individual Colors.
• Various Cut and Loop Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Tufted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

Featured Image: Tira Thunder, Size 8’x10’

Fiber Content: Himalayan Wool and Silk
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Hand Knotted Construction.
• 100 Knots Per Square Inch.
• 7 Individual Colors.
• Various Cut and Loop Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Tufted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

Suspended over the ever-changing tides of the East River, lies the iconic Manhattan Bridge.  This historic marvel is constantly alive with a beating heart of energy, color, and sound. Amidst the light of day, subway cars buzz with a whooshing current of harmonics as they traverse to and fro across the bridge’s expanse.  Bicyclists and pedestrians crossing high above, peer down over the edge, catching their breath as they admire the superstructure’s reflective shadow cast by the clouds and sun in the waters below.

As the cooling of the summer air draws near, the honking horns and glowing headlights of cars racing along the bridge’s lower level create a beautiful, glistening symphony on the waves of the river. This dance of sight and sound continues its magical crescendo as it mixes and mingles with the beacons of lights emanating from nearby buildings.  It’s here, among this ever flowing, always changing reflection where we drew our inspiration for the TIRA DESIGN.

The shadow-like appearance throughout the design is created from a selective range of 7 colors signifying the various reflections. The handcrafted artwork truly comes to life using 100 knots per square inch, various pile heights and precise carving details, each evoking the reflections of the bridge’s levels seen in the rippling East River tides. It’s almost as if this still structure is an ever-moving facade, instead of solid pillars of concrete and steel.

Featured Image: Strata Shale, Size 5’x8’

Fiber Content:
Shale colorway- New Zealand Wool
Sandstone colorway- New Zealand Wool and Hemp
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Platinum Hand Tufted Construction.
• 10 Individual Colors.
• Various Cut and Sculptured Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Knotted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

Raw, powerful waters thunder ahead as you traverse the Athabasca trail. You’re intensely aware of the hard, striped strata rock that drops steeply to your left into a crystal blue pool far below. The spiced scent of pine and giant, rough trunks surround you as the mossy path narrows and the rumble of cascading water intensifies. Your eyes adjust to the ribbons of brilliant green, electric blue and vibrant red that make up the towering quartz walls as they carve along the canyon channels. The crisp, fresh air that once filled your lungs is suddenly taken away as you join the brave atop a slender concrete bridge and take in the splendor of the cavernous, hue-stained gorge and roaring rapids beneath your feet.

Our STRATA DESIGN is inspired by the gorgeous Stratum, sedimentary rock layers that lie one upon another, arranged by natural processes. Strata are typically seen as bands of different colored materials, varying in thickness which is uniquely captured in the rug design using 10 distinct color selections. The Strata rug is crafted from the finest New Zealand Wool and Hemp yarns artistically carved into cut high and low pile structures to imitate the organic nature of towering shale at the fascinating Jasper National Park, Canada.

Bring the vibrant, unpredictable beauty of the Athabasca Falls into your space with the STRATA DESIGN.

Featured Image: Quagga Voyage, Size 5’x8’

Fiber Content: New Zealand Wool and Hemp
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Platinum Hand Tufted Construction.
• 13 Blended Colors.
• Various Cut and Sculptured Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Knotted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

You’re overwhelmed with excitement as you feel your heart beat out of your chest while the rugged, safari vehicle crests a rocky ridge of the dry African prairie. Trumpets of elephants echo across rolling hills as the untamed landscape appears before your eyes, nothing between you and the wildlife but the bright morning sun and lush greenery of the bush. You breathe in the thick desert air from inside your dusty, open vehicle and search the horizon for a glimpse of a rare and powerful creature. Suddenly the ground beneath you starts to tremble as a vast herd of zebra make their way past you towards a glistening watering hole. It is dawn on the plains, and you bask in amazement and wonder as nature’s most magnificent sights come to life.

The beauty and splendor of the African Safari inspired our QUAGGA DESIGN. The Quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra that once existed in South Africa. Walk amongst the wild beasts on this textured area rug made from superior New Zealand wool and hemp yarns. The 13 carefully selected colors that make up this design transport you to the dynamic canvas of a game reserve.  Designed with cut low and cut high pile heights and an intricate finish of precise carving techniques, the rug mimics the varying terrain and vulnerable landscape of the African outback.

Put the noise of modern life far behind you as you feel the soft threads of the QUAGGA rug beneath your feet. Sit back, relax and toast the African sunset tonight, and every night.

Featured Image: Oliva Orchard, Size 5’x8’

Fiber Content: New Zealand Wool
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Platinum Hand Tufted Construction.
• 15 Blended Colors.
• Various Cut and Sculptured Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Knotted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

Hovering high above sun-drenched, rolling hills in Spain, you are captivated by a view that our ancestors cherished.  Hillsides are covered with ancient olive trees, their gnarled branches covered in dusty, gray-green leaves.   You observe subtle variations of color produced by the play of light on the hillsides, creating pockets of deeper green in valleys, lighter tones facing the sun, and hints of lavender as light shifts and the day lengthens.  The grove of olive trees brims  with subtle complexity and the natural beauty of growing something both lovely and useful.

Moving closer, you discover that each single tree has its own little universe of complex interaction.  The branch, a symbol of peace, bears leaves aflutter in the sultry Spanish breeze, revealing slight variations in color and texture.  Finally, you analyze one single leaf, discovering veins that nourish the ancient tree, making each leaf a vital part of the tree and the olive grove itself.

Inspired by the subtle, vital harmony of a Spanish olive grove, OLIVA DESIGN is a masterpiece in pure New Zealand wool.  Skillful inverse carving creates individual leaves, and 15 colors are carefully layered to evoke the lovely interplay of motion and light inspired directly by nature.

Featured Image: Kota Disguise, Size 6’x8’

Fiber Content: New Zealand Wool and Silk
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Platinum Hand Tufted Construction.
• 16 Blended Colors.
• Various Cut and Sculptured Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Knotted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

My heart races as I enter the room. Dazzling lights startle me, and I reach up to make sure my mask is secure. I am safe, my identity concealed behind an elaborate disguise, hand carved from precious wood and overlaid with gleaming copper. I slip unnoticed into the crowd, free to become anyone I choose. I stand in a glittering ballroom, full of masked revelers in sumptuous evening attire, and only one question occupies my mind. Who will I become tonight? The possibilities are endless.

Mysterious, intricate curves and 16 harmonious colors combine in the KOTA DESIGN, hand tufted from the finest New Zealand wool and silk yarns. Just as a mask can conceal your identity, this area rug can transform a room. Delicately and precisely hand carved with high and low cut pile, Kota invites you to be swept up in a fantasy of your choosing.

Just as the peaceful Kota people in Africa labor over their masks and cherish the link they provide to benevolent ancestors, our master craftsmen dedicate themselves to creating an enduring work of art. Enigmatic and expressive, the Kota rug is an emblem of the intoxicating pleasure of concealing one identity and exploring another.

Featured Image: Baku Saber, Size 8’x10’

Fiber Content: Himalayan Wool, Hemp and Silk
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Hand Knotted Construction.
• 150 Knots Per Square Inch.
• 21 Individual Colors.
• Cut Pile.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Tufted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

Nestled along the shores of the Caspian Sea, at the intersection of Europe and Asia, lies the splendor of Baku. As the capital city of Azerbaijan, Baku is a wonder of old and new. The city is alive with the sights, sounds, and color of culture and industry.  From its fortress-walled inner city, dating back to the 12th century, to its iconic, modern marvel known as the Flame Towers, Baku is a masterpiece of beauty and technology.

It’s this mix of old world beauty and new world innovation that inspired our BAKU DESIGN.  The design takes its influence from the ornate and intricate architectural features found in the old city of Baku, while the blossoming florets signify the continuous and rapid growth of its Metropolitan area.

The combination of 21 individual colors of wool, silk and hemp yarns, in a one pile height, showcase an ancient city skyline now lit with new marvels of architecture. The distinct vintage technique gives the design an antique impression with a modern appearance.  The BAKU RUG is hand knotted using 150 knots per square inch to capture design details that allow the art piece to stay true to the past and present of Baku as it moves between its ancient influences and new modernity.

Featured Image: Aqua Blu, Size 8’x10’

Fiber Content: New Zealand Wool
Sizes: Custom

DESIGN DETAILS:

• Platinum Hand Tufted Construction.
• 19 Blended Colors.
• Various Cut and Loop Pile Heights.
• Custom Material, Color, Size, Construction and Pile Heights Available.
• Offered in Hand Knotted.
• Pricing Available Upon Request.

INSPIRATION

The sun is rising as you tear across the waves towards the mysteriously beautiful Whitehaven Beach located on Whitsunday Island in Queensland, Australia. Renowned for its pure white sands and aqua blue waters, Whitehaven Beach is recognized as one of the top ten beaches in the world. And as the shore comes into view, the splendor of this exotic location becomes ever apparent. You can almost feel the flour-like sand between your toes as you stroll along the Whitehaven shoreline. Before you know it, you’re marveling at your reflection rippling in the crystal blue waters.  Tiny fish began to dance around ankles, as the ocean gently sways back and forth against your skin. Only now do you fully understand the breathtaking beauty that is Whitehaven Beach.

This natural wonder and intermingling of color are what inspired our AQUA DESIGN. With over 19 color mixtures, each rug takes on a truly realistic, natural appearance. It’s almost as if you’re watching the white sands of the beach at play among the aqua, turquoise, and blues of the ocean. This handcrafted work of art is also apparent in the distinct selection of pure New Zealand wool yarns and intricate carvings and clippings, which also capture the inherent, natural dance between water and earth. With its high density quality and detailed loop and cut pile structure, the Aqua Design showcases the fluidity, depth, and dimension found in this unique aquatic landscape.

They say, “Life’s at ease with an ocean breeze.” Nowhere is this more apparent than along Whitehaven Beach’s tranquil shoreline and among each strand of the Aqua Design.