Wool rug 266×360 black Tamplier

Pattern

The deep black-navy field is covered in small flowers, leaves and vines in gold, blue and olive; from a distance the design reads as one rich texture, and up close it breaks into hundreds of details. At the centre sits a medallion shaped like an opening star: brick-red palmettes with cream curls. The field is framed by several borders: narrow olive-brown bands, a wide ivory border with floral rosettes, and an outer black border with flowers. A central medallion on a dense field with a layered border belongs to the classic Persian tradition, which is why it is a favourite for formal rooms.

Wool, made by hand

The rug is made by hand from natural wool. The short ends carry white fringe, and the long sides are edged in black. Dense wool does not mat, absorbs sound and holds warmth, so in a big room the rug works both as decoration and as insulation for the floor.

Where it goes

At 266×360 cm this is a rug for a living room of 30 m² or more, a study with a library or a dining room with a long table for ten. The dark field anchors the space and contrasts with a pale floor; dark wood, leather, burgundy and navy velvet and bronze all sit well beside it. More like this in classic rugs.

Care

Dust and lint show on a dark pile, so vacuum it a little more often, along the pile and without a turbo brush. Blot stains with a dry white cloth and do not rub. To keep the black from fading unevenly, keep the rug out of direct sun and turn it 180° once a year.

Specification

• Model: Tamplier
• Collection: England
• Size: 266×360 cm
• Shape: rectangle
• Material: wool
• Colour: black, beige, red
• Made: hand-made