26 March 2020
Our beautiful Claremont Rug on the loom.
The word 'wabi' refers to a sense of understated rustic elegance, or natural simplicity. Meanwhile 'sabi' is an ode to imperfection, or seeing beauty in the flaws. By their very nature, hand knotted and...
12 March 2020
Cumulus Orange Pink Photography by Brigid Arnott and Styling by John Mangila for Home Beautiful Magazine March 2018 edition.Celebrating the fusion of globally inspired patterns is the...
3 March 2020
How often do you look at a piece of clothing, furniture or any other item for that matter and say “If only it was a little bit larger” or “If only the shade was a little darker/lighter”?
The same questions can be heard in our showrooms...
27 February 2020
On average The Rug Establishment custom hand knotted rugs take between 3 and 6 months to make and the length of time required is impacted by a large number of factors.
Obviously the larger a rug is the longer it is going to take to make, the more...
18 February 2020
What the best type of rug for a busy household with children is a common question our team at The Rug Establishment are asked, and applies to both stock rugs and custom orders.
As every situation is slightly different and we understand the fear of...4 February 2020
Celebrate the 2020 Lunar New Year! According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, 2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat which is considered a year of new beginnings and renewals. What better way to celebrate than by adorning your home in majestic tones of...
31 January 2020
The Rug Establishment range includes a variety of rugs that complement the Pantone 2020 Colour of the Year perfectly. From the cost effective, customisable Sencillo French Navy to the hard wearing Milford Blue or Emori Blue all wool designs...
23 January 2020
A version of underlay that The Rug Establishment uses.
Sometimes rugs will move because the floor underneath is slippery, tile or hardwood for instance, but they can also move when placed on carpet! A technical term ‘Rug Creep’ applies for...
7 January 2020
The right rug choice for your dining room needs careful consideration to enhance your decor as well as being practical in an area that gets frequent use and has furniture and shoes dragged over it.
Some points to remember as a guide:
* the size
*...
1 January 2020
Will my rug fade from the sun?
Extended exposure to light can and will result in some level of fading over time. By far the most damaging is UV light, most commonly natural sunlight. The same effect will be seen regardless of the dying process or...