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		<title>The Rug Company &#8211; Christopher Kane New Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 11:24:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rug Company has collaborated with celebrated British designer Christopher Kane to create an inaugural collection of five handcrafted rugs and one cushion Since its inception in 2006, Christopher Kane’s eponymous label has become renowned worldwide for its ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with its highly creative and playful house signatures of constant innovation, rebellious femininity and extraordinary skill. Combining multiple inspirations from past collections, Kane’s designs for The Rug Company reflect his immediately recognisable style. Christopher KanePhoto credit: Sophie Harris Photography Inspired by botanical illustrations and his interest in biology, Kane’s Botanical Anatomy cushion depicts an intersection of a carnation, reminiscent of the scientific flower diagrams used in school textbooks. The iconic floral motif, previously emblazoned onto sweatshirts, is finely handwoven from silk yarns and iridescent metallic threads on a matte wool background. The Botanical Anatomy rug takes inspiration from the same collection. Kane subverts and amplifies the traditional floral motif, which is repeated and inverted to create a highly decorative, statement design. Handcrafted from a combination of rich silk yarns and Tibetan wool, the Botanical Anatomy rug is available in two colourways; a dusky blush and soft smoky grey. Rich in dimension and texture, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Rug Company: Sandra Nunnerley New Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acclaimed interior designer Sandra Nunnerley, known for her high-end residential and commercial projects, debuts her inaugural collection with The Rug Company. Her new designs juxtapose contemporary and traditional design and include subtle details which meld form and function. Elegant and architectural, Madison and Gramercy are inspired by Manhattan&#8217;s angularity and cosmopolitan point of view celebrating the city Nunnerley calls home. The designer&#8217;s thoughtful approach to composition allows for maximum versatility, whether the rugs are used in the city or countryside. Every rug is entirely handmade by The Rug Company&#8217;s Nepalese weavers, applying ancient techniques passed down through many generations. Using silk and wool, each handknotted rug is available in various sizes and is customisable.]]></description>
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		<title>The Rug Company: Sebastian Herkner new designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rug Company will unveil its latest collaboration with award-winning German Designer Sebastian Herkner in Autumn 2018. Known for his outstanding talent as a product designer, Herkner is continually innovating with new avant-garde creations and famously combines new technologies with traditional craftsmanship to design contemporary furniture and objects. The collection includes two designs: Mainland Light and Mainland Dark. The designs feature quadrilateral layers and structures which are inspired by the connections, junctions, overlaps, transits and free spaces within a city. Using a combination of handknotted silk and Tibetan wool, both designs feature four intersecting, intriguing textures in a range of pile heights, giving the rugs a three-dimensional effect. Herkner says: &#8220;There is a sensitivity and clear identity to my collection. I was inspired by cityscapes and transported characteristics from various contexts to create these dramatic and unique designs.&#8221; Herkner&#8217;s passion and respect for traditional materials and craftsmanship resonate in the creation of both designs which have been handknotted in Nepal by highly-skilled craftsmen using the most traditional weaving techniques for which The Rug Company is renowned. Both rugs will be available in various sizes from The Rug Company&#8217;s showrooms , prices start from R44 420 (1.83m x 1.22m)]]></description>
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		<title>The Rug Company &#8211; David Rockwell&#8217;s New Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renowned architect and long-standing collaborator with The Rug Company,David Rockwell has added three new designs to his collection of bold and contemporary rug designs. Moonlight Tidal,Lola and Misty represent a synergy of design and craft, the subdued, yet enigmatic designs accentuate the architect&#8217;s passion for nature, from which Rockwell draws much of his inspiration. Moonlight Tidal is a new take on the original Tidal rug.Handcrafted in bamboo silk.its painterly and rich expression of natural light represent a shimmering reflection across the surface of a bay,renderedin cool andwarmgreys. Misty, also uses bamboo silk to depict a deep.rich indigo blue ombre motif that fades to white at its edges.Reminiscent of    a watercolour brush stroke,the silky ink pile shimmers as thelight hits the threads. Lola was inspired by the glazed ceramic vessels that David and his daughter Lola decoratedin the studio of Montreal ceramic artist Pascale Girardin.Girardin used this same brushstroke approach to create hand-thrown sake vessels for Rockwell Group&#8217;s new Nobu Downtown restaurantin Lower Manhattan.The abstract rug composition expresses the same spontaneous movement and flow of brushstrokes that appear on the vessels. Every one of our rugs is entirely handmade by The Rug Company&#8217;s Nepalese weavers.applying ancient techniques passed down through many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Complementary Colour Collection: Farrow &amp; Ball Rugs Handmade by The Rug Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Farrow &#38; Ball, British craftsmen in paint and paper, has collaborated with The Rug Company, the leading purveyor of the finest quality handmade rugs. Together they have drawn on the colour expertise of Farrow &#38; Ball to create The Rug Company’s first range of handloom rugs, crafting a unique collection in 12 effortlessly beautiful colourways that perfectly complement the Farrow &#38; Ball palette. The new collection of 12 rugs offers one accent and one neutral colourway for the six Farrow &#38; Ball neutral groups. Pick from the Traditional, Yellow Based, Red Based, Contemporary, Easy and Architectural Neutrals to achieve a timeless and cohesive scheme in your home. The handloom rugs, which are available in three different textures – plain wool, cut and loop stripe and wool with a silk border – have been skilfully crafted by The Rug Company’s team of expert weavers in Nepal, using only the finest quality hand-spun yarns of Tibetan wool and silk. Customers can simply pick a colour, size and one of the three textures to create a wonderfully understated rug that is subtly tailored to their own home. Commenting on the collaboration, Milly Wright, Creative Director for The Rug Company said: “Colour is the cornerstone of interior [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TRC20: The Rug Company marks 20th Anniversary with Capsule Collection of Designer Rugs in 2017</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To mark its 20th anniversary, The Rug Company launched a capsule collection of new handmade rugs by leading designers Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Kelly Wearstler and Suzanne Sharp at London Design Festival 2017. The TRC20 Collection celebrates the company’s heritage of combining exceptional craftsmanship with some of the most creative minds in the world. Each piece represents the quintessential vision and creativity of its designer, translated by skilled weavers into beautifully handknotted rugs that will last for generations. Artists including Mary McCartney have been commissioned to photograph the designers and their creative spaces, transporting us into a world of imagination, inspiration and innovation. The rugs and photography were on show at an exhibition during LDF, 16 – 24 September 2017, which then toured The Rug Company’s showrooms worldwide. This special anniversary collection is available exclusively from The Rug Company’s showrooms. Each piece is woven entirely by hand by craftsmen using the age-old weaving techniques and the finest natural yarns for which The Rug Company is renowned. The handmade rugs can also be custom ordered to suit a client’s specific requirements. TRC20 CAPSULE COLLECTION Chiaroscuro by Alexander McQueen Limited edition of 40 A limited edition handwoven Aubusson, the Chiaroscuro [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Rug Company Visits Joburg For A Four-Day Pop-Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; The Rug Company will be hosting an exclusive Pop-Up at the Cube Gallery in Bryanston, Johannesburg, between 26 and 29 July 2017. Established in 1997 by Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, The Rug Company has come to be a leading name in handmade contemporary rugs. The international luxury brand, with its head office in London and showrooms around the world, was born out of a passion for quality, design, craftsmanship and service. The Rug Company is dedicated to innovative and original design, while maintaining the exceptional quality achievable only by using the best traditional rug making skills. Handcrafted by master weavers in Nepal using the finest natural yarns, each rug produced is a work of art, exuding unparalleled beauty. The Rug Company’s Pop-Up in Johannesburg will showcase a range of designs including their collaborations with some of the world’s most influential designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Tim Gosling, Kelly Wearstler, Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg and Paul Smith. Visit The Rug Company Pop-Up at the Cube Gallery, 68 on Hobart, Corner William Nicol Drive and Dover Road, Bryanston, from 26 to 29 July 2017. Opening Times: 10h00 to 18h00 (26, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Rug Company introduces new additions to its Studio Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rug Company has introduced four new rugs to its in-house Studio Collection. From plain textures to abstract ikats and modern geometrics, the new additions feature an array of unique designs to suit all tastes. Embracing simplicity over intricacy, the Studio Collection is home to an array of light and bright pieces at lower price points. These are achieved through the use of materials such as bamboo silk or cotton, or using a chunkier knot of wool, creating a delightfully deep pile. The Studio Collection is finished with a collection of hand crafted wool crewelwork cushions in our signature geometric designs, a striking design addition to any room. Our new additions include the Calypso cushion and the colourful Tilt cushions. The Studio Collection rugs and cushions are all made entirely by hand using natural materials designed to withstand the test of time. The accessible collection will wear beautifully, lending a touch of luxury to any space for many years to come. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A with interior designer  Kelly Wearstler</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kelly Wearstler who is best known for her distinctive, sophisticated and luxurious designs, offers some insight into the inspirations behind her recently launched rug collection with The Rug Company. Where do you find your design inspiration? Fashion, art, architecture, Mother Nature.  Inspiration is everywhere.  The first place I go when I want to get inspired is my library at home – it houses over 2,000 books on everything from fashion and jewellery design to landscape architecture. I collect vintage and out of print titles. What was your first design project? A residential project.  I started out with one client.  I was referred by a friend and hired to design one room in their home and slowly grew my business through word of mouth. It was 1995 when I founded my studio.  My first hotel project was The Avalon, a boutique hotel in Beverly Hills. Tell us about your new designs for The Rug Company. My rug designs are a mixology of classic and modern, from patterns found in nature – the striations of a shoreline, the natural veining of marble – to architectural and graphic art.  My new designs are hand-painted art pieces done in my studio. How do you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tidal By David Rockwell</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renowned architect David Rockwell has added to his collection for The Rug Company with an abstract design that takes its inspiration from nature. &#8220;Tidal is a painterly and rich expression of natural light,&#8221; said David Rockwell, founder and President of Rockwell Group. &#8220;Inspired by how sunlight evokes emotion and shapes an environment, Tidal beautifully captures the shimmering reflection across the surface of a bay.&#8221; The rug is hand knotted by The Rug Company&#8217;s highly skilled artisans in Nepal using fibre drawn from the bamboo plant, which has an appearance very similar to silk, but comes at a lower price. A chunkier knot gives a wonderful texture to the rugs which, combined with the dappled lustre of the bamboo silk, lends itself to the tonal nature of Rockwell&#8217;s abstract design. Tidal by David Rockwell is available in a number of sizes from The Rug Company showrooms, at price band 4. Tidal by David Rockwell for The Rug Company Hand knotted bamboo silk 2.74&#215;1.83m R 74 320 or R14 822/m2 Press Requests For press enquiries including interview requests, image requests and press loans please contact: Cape Town Showroom capetown@therugcompany.co.za 021 418 0972 &#160;]]></description>
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