Know your materials
Wool & Art Silk
Every rug we make is hand-tufted from one of two fibres — 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 fibre 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 cosy underfoot.
- Easy to live withResists dirt and cleans up simply.
- Muted, natural huesSoft, grounded colour that sits back.
Viscose — the silk-look fibre — with a sheen that catches the light as you move around it. It holds colour brilliantly, so tones come through vivid and rich — the shimmer and depth that wool can’t give you.
- Silk-like sheenCatches the light; quietly luxurious.
- Vivid colourHolds dye beautifully for rich, saturated tones.
- Lustrous & softA smooth, refined hand-feel.
- Made for contrastAt its best beside matte wool — the classic pairing.
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 centre, framed in light. But there’s no single rule. Reverse it, mix borders, or go Art Silk throughout for full lustre. Every combination is yours to choose.
Create your own rug
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 |
| Colour | 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 colour |
There’s more than colour
Borders that do something different
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Pick your fibres. Pick your colours. Make it yours.
Wool, Art Silk, or the two together — designed by you, hand-made by us.
Create your own rug