„Shapes“ – but different: The rugs in Leolux's „Frame“ collection (design: Studio Truly Truly) consist of three sections, each with its own structure: The outer section is low-pile, the optical "window" has a high pile, the frame consists of fringes. 96% wool, 4% viscose.
Creation Roesner has been importing authentic Moroccan rugs for decades. The German importer has thus made the appropriate contacts to offer a high-quality range that comprises Berber rugs made from untreated white wool (plain-coloured) and high-pile, cosy Beni Ouarain with a classic diamond design.
The expressive floral rugs created by Inigo Elizalde Rugs (New York City) are hand-woven in the Philippines, with 100 % abacá fibres. This plant species is native to East Asia and belongs to the banana family.
If you like it simple and sustainable, a Berber-look rug might be the perfect carpet for you: The haptics and design of the hand-knotted, cuddly carpets from Moroccan traditions are a real evergreen.
In cooperation with the Hamburg-based home blogger Anne Dirfard, Tom Tailor developed the "Coloured Shapes" series, and Theo Keller had the carpets made. The result is a well affordable and at the same time very stylish rug that combines big coloured areas and shapes reminiscent of modern art.
Balta Home offers machine-woven Berber-look carpets with very different looks and feels: The Berclon quality Re_Fold with a very short pile ("zero pile") is even foldable for easy shipping. The basic fabric made of recycled cotton (from production surpluses) gives the carpet an antique look.
What happens when a creative Austrian company asks Afghan weavers to reinterpret a Moroccan nomadic carpet in an idiosyncratic way? The result is the Crazy Floors collection by Oritop: long-pile, unique pieces made of pure new wool, some in very cheerful, colourful shades and with patterns reminiscent of the Moroccan Beni Ouarain.
This Beni-Ouarain-style rug by Inigo Elizalde is handmade in Morocco from 100 % wool. The design studio based in New York City loves to collaborate with specialist retailers to customize designs and sizes to create exclusive collections.
The full-range supplier Otto Golze sees great potential for both online and bricks-and-mortar retailers and supports its customers with a lot of service for both categories: with "talking" pictures, advice and a strong in-house and field crew. After over a year of Corona, the company is doing well. Now Golze is investing heavily in several areas, such as warehouse expansion, on-site product finishing and a new IT system.
Belgian machine weaver Mc Three has fully embraced the shape trend. The product range includes round and oval rugs as well as slightly irregular shapes, flat-woven or with pile.