Gods Own Rugs

29/01/2017

Great 3 page spread today in the 'You' magazine - featuring 3 of my rugs!

Clean, contemporary living gets a British artisan update.

10/11/2016

Possibly the most famous movie carpet - and its meanings

The Shining and its famous location - The Outlook Hotel
Having spend a small period of time working on film sets - I've been fascinating of late, about the carpets and rugs used on sets. I do look at…

06/10/2016

Work of Art?

When you think of pub carpets - you think of regency colours and damask swirls - dark colours to hide a multitude of (pub) sins. But did you know that each carpet in a Wethersoon's pub is an…

05/10/2016

Loving these edgy Mickey Mouse Bags.....

Debuted at London Fashion Week 2016, this leather Mickey Mouse bag by Christopher Ræburn is a creative collaboration between the renowned fashion brand and the incomparable entertainment institute…

30/09/2016

For anyone who knows me - I love everything orange!

Hot but a bit difficult - we go on a tour of orange rooms and unpack what works and why

27/09/2016

http://www.godsownrugs.co.uk/blog/the-egyptian-tentmakers

Genuine hand-stitched Kheyameya are today largely sold as homewares (wall hangings, bedspreads and cushions). The artisans who make them increasingly rely on exports, but most are struggling, In order to highlight their plight and raise awareness of this unique craft tradition, Rotate Editions has p...

27/09/2016

Anthony Burrill and other designers have updated Egyptian traditional wall hanging designs http://bit.ly/2dgEZQi

25/09/2016

Mid Century Designer - Verner Panton http://www.godsownrugs.co.uk/blog/verner-panton

  I am a BIG fan of mid-century design. For me, Verner Panton is one of the most influential designers of the period, creating innovative and futuristic designs. Born in 1926 in Denmark and graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Art, he started working for Arne Jacobsen before setting up his ow...

17/09/2016

My current collection is now showcased in the Crafts Council makers directory!

16/09/2016

Remember the instant camera?
They died a death when the age of digital came alone - but now Leica will be releasing the 'Sofort' in November this year at £215 - not a bad price for a Leica - and probably the only Leica I will ever be able to afford. It is available in mint, orange and white - and I guess comes with lots of accessories that would have to sell a kidney to buy.....

https://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Sofort

16/09/2016

Another rug from Bi Yuu - a Spanish company founded by the textile designer Marisol Centeno. This rug takes inspiration from the art deco influence on Mexican architecture.

http://www.biyuu.mx

16/09/2016

Taking the geometry trend up a notch.......

Taking inspiration from Alchemy and Sacred Geometry, Ares is part of Bi Yuu’s 2016 collection.   Handwoven by Zapotecan artisans from Oaxaca with a blend of 70% Lincoln Wool and 30% Merino Wool, these pieces have 2800 threads per meter squared. Natural pigments are used to render a patt...