Sutra, in colourway Ginger

In this posting, we highlight the design Sutra from Lapchi's most recent collection:

The energy and asymmetric movement of the brushwork slashing across the
surface of Sutra, dramatically divides the carpet plane, making it a dynamic choice
for contemporary or commercial interiors. Sutra with its “fine art” quality is also
fantastic in gallery settings.

At first glance the feeling is contemporary, yet the calligraphic tradition is ancient.
Sutra reflects this inherent duality and thus works well in traditional environments.
In more eclectic and exotic interiors with “bohemian” influences, Sutra takes on
a more transitional feeling.

The Lapchi Sutra is but a fragment of a Chinese character for “flower.” It encourages
us to contemplate both the passage of time, and the elusive mystery of what the
original whole might once have been. Our Sutra “flower,” is from a poem by Bo Juyi,
a Tang Dynasty poet, famous for brief beautiful verses in simple language.

A Bloom is Not a Bloom

Flower. Is it a flower?
Mist. Is it mist?

Arriving at midnight,
Leaving before dawn.

She is there: sweetness
of an ephemeral spring.

She has gone:
morning cloud, not a trace.

New Moderns by Laura Kirar

Laura Kirar is the latest designer to create a collection of rugs for Tufenkian Artisan Carpets. Kirar's collection is influenced by her inspirations from music, sculpture and painting.

Texture plays a big part of this set of carpets - most are a combination of wool and hemp, and mix pile-heights to create a layered effect.

More information can be found on our Laura Kirar Page. We have samples of all of the rugs in the collection, so please drop by our showroom for a viewing.

Lapchi 2009 Corner Samples

We have just received a large portion of our Lapchi 2009 Collection carpets and samples. In addition to our 9 full-sized pieces, we also have over 40 smaller samples, which show each design in different colourways.

Please see our Lapchi 2009 Collection Page, which shows which carpets we have in stock, as well as some images of the additional colourways that each design comes in.

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IDSWest 2009

It has already been more than one month since IDSWest 2009, but we wanted to thank all of you who stopped by our booth at the show. The booth was designed by Nigel Parish of Splyce Design, and we received a lot of great feedback on the openness of the space.

For more booth images, click here.

Lapchi 2009 New Editions: l. to r. Sutra, Woodblock, Anthemion

We have just received our first set of full-size pieces from Lapchi's 2009 New Editions. We currently have 5 of the collection in stock, in sizes ranging from 6' x 9' to 8' x 10'. As with all of Lapchi's carpets, the designs can be custom-ordered in any size and colour to suit your space.

To view the rest of the 2009 New Editions, please click here.

Tufenkian New Arrivals

We have just received a new Tufenkian shipment, with some great designs and colourways. Highlights include pieces from fabric designer Mark Pollack's collection, which feature high-low-pile construction in wool and silk. We have also received some pieces from Tufenkian's core collection, which are very well-priced and come in beautiful colours, like the Stones Sundial carpet shown above.

The pieces shown above are:

Top Row: Tiki Moondust (Mark Pollack), Box Step Slate (Mark Pollack) and Tranquility Sand (Mark Pollack)

Bottom Row: Ven Tides (Vincente Wolf), Tingpa Grenadine (Core), and Stones Sundial (Core)

We are exhibiting at IDSwest again this year - if you are attending the show, please do drop by our booth #700 and say hello.

The show runs from Thursday evening, September 17th, to Sunday, September 20th. Highlights include the opening night Pecha Kucha event, as well as great speakers throughout the show.

If you have never been to Pecha Kucha, it is a must-see for anyone interested in local design - the events are always packed with interesting speakers and attendees, and there is a great energy throughout the evening.

We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to IDSwest - just e-mail us with your name and address, and we will send them your way (or you can pick them up in our showroom prior to the show.)

Paulig: Monza Multi-shag

We are pleased to introduce woven pieces by Paulig, a new contemporary and textured addition to our collection.

Paulig of Germany has been active in carpet production for over 60 years. In the 1980s, the company began producing handwoven carpets in Northern Morocco. These carpets, in a combination of wool and jute, showcase a beautiful variation in colours, due to the handmade nature of the products.

Always experimenting with different textures, Paulig's reversible and one-sided creations are available in a multitude of colours and sizes. Their efficient logistics enable quick turnaround on custom-orders, and sizes up to 20' in width are possible.

Please explore the different textures and designs by clicking on subheadings in the Paulig section of our website.

In addition to quick custom order options, we also carry some pieces in stock. Please see our Paulig Stock Page for our current inventory on these pieces.