Materials &

CONSTRUCTION
Teddy Sofa with Laini Olive Dillon Taupe 5 Insitu Tallira the Rug Collection
MATERIALS &
CONSTRUCTION

Timeless weaving techniques by artisans

create different styles of rugs, to suit different purposes.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

FLATWEAVE RUGS

THE “GO-TO” RUG FOR DURABILITY, STYLE & FAMILY LIVING

A flatweave rug is made without a pile or knots. Crafted on a loom where the weft is tightly intertwined with the warp.

Flatweaves are thicker and stronger than traditional dhurries (traditionally known as a thick, non-pile cotton rug of India) and are handmade from 100% wool. Native to India and surrounding regions, these rug constructions can be coarsely or finely woven.

Flatweaves are affordable, available in diverse patterns and colours and are easy to maintain with the benefit of being reversible.

A great choice for allergy sufferers due to the tight weave and natural 100% pure wool construction.
Although, not as soft or thick as a handtufted wool rug, they are flat with zero pile and can seamlessly fit under furniture, which makes them a great rug choice for under dining tables.

Flatweaves are a great option for all living spaces and high foot traffic areas including custom created hallway runners.
FLATWEAVE COLLECTIONS
TIMELY QUALITY

HAND-TUFTED RUGS

Many of our unique rug collections are created using the hand-tufted technique in a variety of yarns, textures and colours.

Commonly used to create both classic and contemporary designs, hand-tufting is an effective and time-efficient method to produce a rug design by hand, using a tufting gun. The design is traced and then a handheld tufting gun is used to stitch loops of wool/yarn through a backing cloth, which creates various patterns and textures.

When the hand-tufting process is complete, a secondary backing is glued to the rug. Once dry, a final protective cloth backing and binding is applied for a neat finish. The backing also gives more stability and aids in keeping the rug lying flat on the floor.
The rug is then placed on a finishing surface for shearing, carving or bevelling as the design requires, which in turn creates the pile.
HANDTUFTED COLLECTIONS
CONTEMPORARY TEXTURES

HAND WOVEN RUGS

Each rug is handcrafted on a loom, where the weaver intricately interlaces warp and weft threads to form its structure and design.

Materials: Handwoven rugs are often made from high-quality fibres such as wool, dapsylc or jute, chosen for durability and texture.

Texture: They feature a unique tactile feel, often with a loop-pile or subtle pile that reflects the care taken in their creation.

Design: The patterns range from timeless geometric and contemporary motifs to modern and minimalist designs. With its handwoven nature no two rugs are exactly alike.

Contemporary Colours: The colours are often derived from natural dyes, creating rich, earthy tones or vibrant hues.

Edges: Handwoven rugs usually have neatly finished edges, sometimes adorned with fringes that are an extension of the warp threads.
HANDWOVEN COLLECTIONS
LUXURY

HANDKNOTS

Hand-knotted rugs have been classed as the pinnacle of comfort, luxury and beauty in homes around the world.

For thousands of years, the age-old handknotting technique has been a renowned construction. The intricate design details and complex technique can only be achieved by a highly skilled artisan. New Zealand Wool and Artsilk are the primary materials used to construct our handknots, with each knot tied individually by hand.

The introduction of this pain-staking technique has flourished as an oriental art, with tiny details and precision in design. The number of knots per square inch is directly proportional to the intricacy of the design and durability.
HANDKNOT COLLECTIONS

MATERIALS & YARN

The feel of a rug highly depends on the material used rather than a technique.
Pepita Rug in Sage green colour with Houndstooth Pattern. Featuring a black table and magazine. A handwoven wool rug at Tallira by The Rug Collection.
Wool

TIMELESS

WOOL

Many of our rug collections are handmade from 100% pure wool, including renowned NZ wool.
EXPLORE WOOL RUGS
Garcia rug in oyster
Artsilk & Silk

LUMINOUS

ARTSILK & SILK

Luxuriously soft with light-reflective qualities, browse an array of designs in contemporary to traditional rug designs.
EXPLORE ARTSILK RUGS
Jute

PLANT FIBRE

JUTE

Natural dried plant fibres, often left in their original tan shade. Our handwoven jutes include wool blends.
EXPLORE JUTE RUGS
Pepita Rug in Sage green colour with Houndstooth Pattern. Featuring a black table and magazine. A handwoven wool rug at Tallira by The Rug Collection.
Wool

TIMELESS

WOOL

Many of our rug collections are handmade from 100% pure wool, including renowned NZ wool.
EXPLORE WOOL RUGS
Allure Rug Linen with Haaki Desert Coffee Table Insitu Tallira the Rug Collection
Dapsylc

LUMINOUS

DAPSYLC

An innovative polyester yarn. A sustainable and hardwearing material made from GRS-certified recycled yarn that is extremely soft and has a silk-like look and feel underfoot. 
EXPLORE DAPSYLC RUGS
Garcia rug in oyster
Artsilk & Silk

LUMINOUS

ARTSILK & BAMBOO SILK

Luxuriously soft with light-reflective qualities, browse an array of designs in contemporary to traditional rug designs.
EXPLORE ARTSILK RUGS
Jute

PLANT FIBRE

JUTE

Natural dried plant fibres, often left in their original tan shade. Our handwoven jutes include wool blends.
EXPLORE JUTE RUGS

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MATERIALS / YARN

The feel of a rug highly depends on the material used rather than a technique.
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