Know your materials
Wool & Art Silk
Every rug we make is hand-tufted from one of two fibers — or, at its best, both. Here’s how they differ, what each does beautifully, and why putting them together is where a rug becomes something special.
Warm, soft underfoot and remarkably hard-wearing, wool is the classic rug fiber for a reason. Its tones are quieter and more natural — the perfect calm foundation, and a genuine comfort in colder rooms.
- DurableSprings back, wears slowly — built for everyday life.
- WarmNaturally insulating and cozy underfoot.
- Easy to live withResists dirt and cleans up simply.
- Muted, natural huesSoft, grounded color that sits back.
A wool & viscose blend with a silk-like sheen that catches the light as you move around it. It holds color brilliantly, so tones come through vivid and rich — the shimmer and depth that pure wool can’t give you.
- Silk-like sheenCatches the light; quietly luxurious.
- Vivid colorHolds dye beautifully for rich, saturated tones.
- Lustrous & softA smooth, refined hand-feel.
- A considered blendWool in the mix for body — not pure viscose.
Better together
The magic is the contrast
Muted wool against shining Art Silk is where a rug stops being a backdrop and becomes the thing you notice first.
The classic move: a wool inner with an Art Silk border — the calm center, framed in light. But there’s no single rule. Reverse it, mix borders, or go Art Silk throughout for full luster. Every combination is yours to choose.
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At a glance
Side by side
| Wool | Art Silk | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Soft, warm, substantial | Smooth, lustrous, refined |
| Look | Matte, natural, calm | Sheen that catches the light |
| Color | Muted, grounded tones | Vivid, rich, saturated |
| Durability | Excellent — built to last | Very good — for considered use |
| Warmth | Naturally insulating | Cooler, lighter feel |
| Best as | Inners, busy & cold rooms | Borders, statement color |
There’s more than color
Borders that do something different
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Pick your fibers. Pick your colors. Make it yours.
Wool, Art Silk, or the two together — designed by you, hand-made by us.
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