Meet&CoLONDON — The Rug Company has unveiled Colour in Residence, a new collection of handmade rugs across two tactile ranges, mohair and silk textures.
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The collection begins with color development at The Rug Company’s studio, where tertiary shades are created by balancing warm and cool undertones. The palette includes Olive Green, Clay, Terracotta, Aegean Blue, Silver and Dawn.
After the colors are developed, artisans hand-dye the fibers before each rug is handmade, sun-dried and finished by hand. The finishing process includes trimming the rugs, binding the edges and preparing each piece for use.
“Colour in Residence began as an exploration of the origins of color and how it exists in nature before it ever becomes a pigment,” said Will Cooper, creative director at The Rug Company. “We immersed ourselves in natural landscapes, studying their tones and working closely with our mills to translate them through the dyeing process. It was a true collaboration, refining every shade until each one felt discovered rather than designed. The result is a palette built to layer effortlessly with whatever else lives in the room.”
The Mineral Mohair range uses mohair, a fiber the company says is known for its natural luster and ability to absorb color. The new range is available in mineral-inspired shades, with each rug hand-knotted and finished either with a shag surface for a softer, fuller pile or sheared for a more precise appearance.
The Silk Textures range is offered in two finishes. Vara combines handloomed wool and silk with an intentionally irregular, textured surface, while Caliche is made entirely from silk for a smoother and more luminous finish. Together, the two designs extend the collection’s palette from earthy clay tones to softer sage shades.
“There is a particular luxury in silk underfoot,” Cooper said.
The company photographed the collection campaign in Malta, the birthplace of The Rug Company’s founder. Cooper said the location was chosen to reference the company’s origins and its connection between people, place and nature.
“We chose to photograph the campaign in Malta, the birthplace of The Rug Company’s founder, as a tribute to the origins of the company and to the enduring relationship between people, place and nature,” Cooper added. “Rugs are objects made to be lived with, to gather stories, and to become part of the everyday.”
