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June15
If that’s the case, you’re not alone, says
The Orientalist’s Abi Bagheri. As far
back as 1999, these previously dyed-
in-the-wool traditionalists (yes, pun
intended) spotted a growing demand
for modern and contemporary carpets.
In response, they were the first here
to start introducing ranges from top
contemporary American and European
designers; and by 2006 they were also
offering a bespoke carpet service.
Today, almost half of The Orientalist’s
carpets are contemporary, and Abi says
their latest collections are the best movers.
“Our customers love Haynes Robinson’s
bold, simple designs, Jan Kath’s exquisite
workmanship, and Mischioff’s radically
minimalist interpretations of 18th and 19th
century motifs.”
Contemporary does not have to mean
soulless. Amongst the many other styles
of rug it produces, Haynes Robinson, for
example, is renowned for its variety of
high quality, authentic carpets from Iran,
Pakistan, India and Turkey, designed
in collaboration with the local artisans
there who hand-knot or hand-weave
them from local wool treated with locally
harvested vegetable dyes.
Abi likes the contemporary trend.
“It’s simple, it’s bright, and, frankly, it’s
more affordable. As a result of that, it
has brought us a whole new wave of
customers.”
I’M INTO
CONTEMPORARY
CARPETS, NOT
TRADITIONAL ONES.
IS THAT OK?
Above:
Beige Cloud in-house
design by The Orientalist
Below:
Transition by Haynes
Robinson