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The Plain Handloom collection is made in India from wool and cotton - some with the addition of art silk to give a subtle sheen. The designs are singular solid colours, some with a few different shades of the one colour to provide a touch of movement. 

If you're after a subtle or modern design rug, this is the perfect collection for you!

Select sizes remain in stock. Bespoke sizes can be ordered - see collection here.

Size: 260x165cm

Made by the Lori (also known as Luri) tribes in Iran (Zagros Mountain area). 

Persian Lori rugs are geometric & nomadic in design and often contain animal motifs & figures. They tend to depend on rich combinations of colours – reds, blues, greens, and yellows. Beautiful hues and shades of rich and jewel tone colours. 

They are hard wearing and excellent quality. Good for higher traffic areas. 

Size:  298x206cm

This is a Kilim rug -  a flat woven rug (has no pile). Kilim's are perfect for warmer weather, or in a space you want something light. Popular in kitchen dining areas. 

Size: 315x180cm

Nahavand is a town in the province of Hamadan. It's in the West of Iran. The rugs produced in this area are very good quality and as they use a high shine wool, they are very durable.

In terms of design, they are quite nomadic, with geometrical motifs.

Size: 182x122cm

The history of needlepoint goes back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians who used small diagonal stitches to sew together the canvas for their tents. The same diagonal stitch is now known as the “tent stitch” and is one of the most popular needlepoint stitches today. By the early 19th century it became a popular weave in England and America, and then spread throughout Europe, eventually reaching China, where they are made to a good standard today. Like this beauty!

Do note that Needlepoint's are flatweave rugs - they have no pile. Do get in touch if you would like to add an underlay to your order, as these tapestry style rugs are thinner than most. Similar in texture to Aubusson Rugs. 

Size: 220x149cm

Mazlaqan or Maslaghan is a district near Hamadan in western Iran. It is known for the presence of nomadic peoples (Kurds, Lors and Turks). All these people have contributed to Maslaghan rugs and carpets, especially the geometric patterns associated with Nomadic rugs.

These rugs have highly defined geometric patterns and are among the finest quality of all nomadic rugs. They are highly durable. 

Size: 324x210cm

Sourced from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco our fabulous range of authentic Berber rugs are hand selected and finished to the highest standards before being shipped to the UK. Berber rugs are considered to be the most prestigious rugs in Morocco; they are hand-knotted by the Berber tribes and are luxurious and perfect for almost anywhere in the home, from a lounge, hallway or dining room to a kids bedroom.

Size: 92x60cm

There are hundreds of Persian Villages weaving carpets and rugs all over Iran. Some fine examples are: Yalameh – in the weaving area of Isfahan. A distinctive characteristic for all Yalameh carpets is their warm glowing colour, mainly geometric design. Materials Warp – Cotton,Weft – Cotton and Pile – Wool. 

Size: 158x110cm

Persian Bidjar are mainly woven by the Kurds in Gerus and Afsha areas in Iran. Bidjar rugs are pretty unique as they use two wefts instead of one, making the rug relatively heavy and extremely durable.   

Size: 191x85cm

This is a Kilim rug -  a flat woven rug (has no pile). Kilim's are perfect for warmer weather, or in a space you want something light. Popular in kitchen dining areas. 

Size: 201x60cm

The Qashqai are a tribe that usually move about depending on the season - moving from the Isfahan province to south of Shiraz (Iran). 

Kilim's are flat tapestry woven rugs. They are produced by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to produce a flat surface with no pile.

Size: 215x77cm

Tabriz rugs are from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in the north west of Iran. It is one of the oldest weaving areas and makes a diverse collection of hand-knotted rugs. They are made with a good quality, fine, soft wool. 

The term 'Raj' refers to the number of knots in a 70mm span. The higher the 'Raj', the more knots per m2, which is a higher quality of rug. They take longer to weave and more skill to get the design as intricate as they are. 

Size: 300x90cm

A Persian Sarouk rug is a from the Markazi Province in Iran. Sarouk (also Saruk, Sarough, Saruq) rugs are woven in the village of Saruk and also in the city of Arak and surrounding countryside. 

They are know for their brilliant quality - lasting decades of wear. This is what makes them among the bestselling of all Persian rugs. They are made from a tough wool, using a Persian knot. They mostly come in traditional floral designs.

Size: 285x205cm

Sourced from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco our fabulous range of authentic Berber rugs are hand selected and finished to the highest standards before being shipped to the UK. Berber rugs are considered to be the most prestigious rugs in Morocco; they are hand-knotted by the Berber tribes and are luxurious and perfect for almost anywhere in the home, from a lounge, hallway or dining room to a kids bedroom.

Size: 430x56cm

Sourced from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco our fabulous range of authentic Berber rugs are hand selected and finished to the highest standards before being shipped to the UK. Berber rugs are considered to be the most prestigious rugs in Morocco; they are hand-knotted by the Berber tribes and are luxurious and perfect for almost anywhere in the home, from a lounge, hallway or dining room to a kids bedroom.

Size: 125x87cm

Overdyed rugs are made from carefully selected rugs that undergo a unique process of colour neutralisation before being overdyed in exciting new colours. Only naturally dyed carpets with natural wool fibres can be used to get the most out of this effect.

The Plain Handloom collection is made in India from wool and cotton - some with the addition of art silk to give a subtle sheen. The designs are singular solid colours, some with a few different shades of the one colour to provide a touch of movement. 

If you're after a subtle or modern design rug, this is the perfect collection for you!

Select sizes remain in stock. Bespoke sizes can be ordered - see collection here.

Size: 388x300cm

Kashmar rugs are highly detailed and intricate pieces of art, woven in the Khorosan province in the east of Iran. Many Kashmar rugs are very rare and valuable pieces. 

These rugs are characterised by their unique patterns, often borrowing various designs from different regions. They are woven on a cotton foundation, with a soft wool pile. 

Kashmar rugs are rare & beautiful pieces. 

Size: 362x152cm

Tajabad is a village within the greater Hamadan region of North West Iran. Their rugs are well known for their geometric designs.

They are incredibly durable and are timeless pieces. 

Size: 94x44cm

A Nomadic bag is a bag woven by various nomadic tribes. 

The bags that they wove were done in the same techniques as the larger rugs they also made. The most common technique is hand-knotted pile, but many tribal bags were also done in the various flat woven techniques including plain weave (kilim weave), soumac technique and other less common techniques.

These bags were used for various purposes. Often, they were used for transporting goods while on migration. 

Often, the back panel of a bag will have little or no design. Generally, on bags with knotted pile faces, the back of the bag will be executed in a plain-woven kilim technique.