DOMOTEX CARPET DESIGN AWARDS 2024 Domotex is an international show where you will discover the best in contemporary handmade carpets. The Carpet Design Awards takes place during the show and stands as a symbol of carpet design excellence and outstanding craftsmanship. The Carpet Design Awards are the most important and prestigious design award in the world of carpets. Many previous winners are among the best in the entire industry, shaping current and future trends with their designs. In collaboration with COVER and HALI magazines, exhibitors and carpet designers from around the world ..read more

2024 PANTONE OF THE YEAR: PEACH FUZZ Pantone is best known for its colour-matching system which was created in the 1960s by using numbers that organise hues with a distinct chip format. The company also runs the Pantone Colour Institute, which selects the colour of the year and conducts colour trend forecasting research. This year’s choice “echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in a statement. A soft, pinkish-orange hue called 'Peach Fuzz' is Pantone's pick for the 2024 colour of the year, the ..read more

2023 RECAP: A YEAR OF SHOWS As we come to the end of 2023, we thought we would recap the incredible shows that we have exhibited at over the past year. Throughout the year, we've travelled the globe, showcasing our exquisite rugs at numerous international exhibitions. COVER CONNECT LAS VEGAS: SURFACES, TISE We started the year at COVER Connect Las Vegas, which took place from 31st January to the 2nd February. This was the first West Coast edition of COVER’s boutique trade show which was held within Surfaces, part of The International Surface Event (TISE). This show is an enorm ..read more

WORKING WITH TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN Turquoise Mountain was founded in Afghanistan in 2006 by HRH The Price of Wales in order to rebuild historic communities and generate incomes through heritage and craft. Since then, Turquoise Mountain have restored 150 historic buildings in the old city of Kabul, trained over 6,000 artisans, treated almost 136,000 patients at their clinics and curated major international exhibitions around the world, from the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha to Smithsonian in Washington D.C. However four decades of conflict have left the country virtually inaccessible to inte ..read more

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: NAT MAKS ABOUT THE ARTIST Nat Maks also known as Natascha Maksimovic is a designer, artist and wallpaper maker based in Margate, Kent. Her studio works in the time-honoured art form of ‘Suminagashi’ marbling. creating innovative art pieces by fusing traditional techniques with contemporary and expressive colour palettes.   Natascha has previously worked at the top echelons of the movie industry alongside Sir Ridley Scott. After moving into her own practice Natascha has maintained her love for imagery, craftsmanship and collaboration. The studio now creates equally e ..read more

UNDERSTANDING WEAVING TECHNIQUES The texture of a rug is determined by the weaving technique used in its production. Handwoven rugs possess a rich history, documenting traditional weaving methods that have been passed down over a number of generations. Retaining its structural integrity, the handwoven rug is often more expensive than its machine made counterpart as it requires a number of highly skilled weavers to carry out the intensive process over a number of months. There are several variations of handwoven rugs, each holding their own history as well as being suitable for different ..read more

ARTIST COLLABORATIONS AT KNOTS RUGS Art is what lies at the heart of Knots Rugs, with MD Bonnie Sutton previously having studied at the Byam Shaw School of Art. The artist collaborations explore the notion of the art inspired rug, demonstrating the importance of a close working relationship between the company and the artist in order to successfully translate the work from canvas to loom.  Understanding the intricacies of the traditional rug making process, Knots Rugs is dedicated to honouring the artist’s original vision and in turn creating a contemporary piece of art for the floor ..read more

INTRODUCING RECYCLED YARN KILIMS Sustainability is an important topic in today's world, and for good reason. As we become more aware of the impact of our actions on the environment, it is crucial that we make changes in our daily lives that help to reduce waste and protect the planet. That's why we're excited to announce the addition of our Turkish Recycled Yarn Kilims to the Knots Rugs shop - a beautiful and eco-friendly option for those looking to decorate their homes sustainably. These kilims have been hand-woven by female weavers in Turkey, using traditional weaving method ..read more

AUTHENTIC MOROCCAN BERBERS New to our Textures collection, we have sourced the most beautiful, soft luxurious Berbers from one of the oldest carpet manufacturers in Morocco. All of our Berbers have been hand woven by rural Artisan Woman Weavers, using ancient rug making techniques, in a modern high/low geometric style, giving them a contemporary look. Photocredit Abdellah Rouabzi @leberberedegueliz Made from 100% wool which has been sourced in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, our hand selected Berber rugs have been naturally dyed by hand, creating unique and beautiful colo ..read more

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: ROOS SOETEKOUW ABOUT THE ARTIST Roos Soetekouw is a designer who works from her studio near Amsterdam. Soetekouw loves nature and its unusual shapes and colours. Her works show an explosion of discoveries. Each design is a result of a personal journey, a discovery in form, color, weaving technique and material.  Her research is mostly expressed in textile designs or interior accessories. Her love for textiles goes deep, the warmth and protection provided by textiles is in line with the world Roos wants to create. Her woven textiles are designed such that both sides ..read more