RUG SOURCEBOOK
RUG SOURCEBOOK
DESIGN BY SARA STORY DESIGN | RUG HALCYON
INTRODUCTION TO RUGS
The unique character of our handmade rugs is intimately connected to the way they are crafted. Our commitment to quality begins with the selection of the finest materials available. Each step of the process (from the gathering of wool, to carding, dyeing, weaving and trimming) is done entirely by hand. The finished product reflects the experience and skill in which the weavers have spent generations perfecting. We work directly with family owned and operated mills in Nepal, India, Europe and the Americas that have been producing high-end rugs for decades.
Holland & Sherry’s custom capability stretches beyond just color and design. We employ almost every style and technique of custom rug capabilities, while at the same time mixing in traditional and exotic fibers. Every collection herein has been meticulously designed and produced to showcase the craftsmanship of our weavers and the visionary designs of our creative team and design partners.
A custom bespoke rug is an investment that will age with grace and endure for generations. Our goal is to create an exceptionally personalized rug that is as distinctive as the individual who owns it.
MAKING CUSTOM FEARLESS
With such endless custom possibilities, it may seem like creating and executing the perfect foundation for your project can be a daunting task. Holland & Sherry has the experience, relationships and knowledgeable sales team to lead you fearlessly and confidently toward your design vision.
Holland & Sherry is a full-service resource for the design community with an impressive selection of handmade rugs constructed with only the finest materials available. Our staff is committed to providing exceptional personal service throughout the entire process from initial selection to final delivery and installation.
The process begins with a meeting to understand your needs, and the needs of your client.
Our in-house design team has years of experience translating heirloom art pieces, hand sketches, fabric designs and more into photo-realistic CAD renderings. Along with the design, our creative team will take into consideration all the project parameters and suggest the most effective weave types and fibers for your project. Once a design has been approved, our in-house production team works seamlessly with a select group of artisan mills to spin, dye, weave, carve, clean and finish each handmade piece.
DESIGN BY MORGAN FARROW INTERIORS | RUG BROOKLYN JAZZ
9-10 SAVILE ROW
Returning To Our Ancestral Roots Of Apparel
Holland & Sherry returns to our ancestral roots with the 9-10 Savile Row Collection; a curated offering of heritage textiles inspired by our British beginnings. The designs offer a glimpse into our centuries old association with Savile Row and bespoke tailoring while at the same time embracing the transitional aesthetic of interiors. The 9-10 Savile Row Collection is named after our apparel location based in London. It’s a testament to tradition, an ode to interiors, and just like the name...utterly British. Handmade in Nepal. All rugs available in custom color and content.
CANTERBURY
HSSVL 01B CAHOOTS 100 Knot (T), 50% Pashmina 30% Mohair 20% Silk
Inspired by Canterbury Tales, the first mention of a pinstripe in literature.
HSSVL 01A REGATTA
100 Knot (M) | 60% Allo 20% Silk 10% Pashmina 10% Wool
HSSVL 01C ANCHOR
100 Knot (P) | 40% Silk 30% Allo 10% Mohair 10% Pashmina 10% Wool
HSSVL 01D MAYFAIR BLUE
100 Knot (J) | 70% Wool 30% Allo
DONEGAL STRIPE
HSSVL 02A FLINT 60 Knot (W), 60% Pashmina 30% Mohair 10% Wool
Luxurious nine-color high pile tweed, directly inspired by Holland & Sherry apparel.
HSSVL 02B HEALY
60 Knot (P) | 50% Wool 50% Silk
HSSVL 02C FOUNTAIN
60 Knot (G) | 100% Wool
HSSVL 02D HAYMAKER
60 Knot (S) | 40% Pashmina 40% Silk 20% Wool
INSIGNIA
HSSVL 03D THE SMOKE 100 Knot (L), 60% Wool 20% Silk 20% Allo
A nod to the chevron seen on military uniforms. A direct menswear influence.
HSSVL 03A JUBILEE
100 Knot (Q) | 50% Mohair 20% Pashmina 20% Allo 10% Wool
HSSVL 03B KINGFISHER
100 Knot (N) | 40% Wool 20% Allo 20% Mohair 20% Silk
HSSVL 03C IMPERIAL
100 Knot (K) | 60% Wool 20% Allo 20% Linen
TARANSAY
HSSVL 04B ADMIRAL 100 Knot (J), 90% Wool 10% Allo
A subtle stripe resembling mens’ suiting fabric and lines in an accounting ledger.
04A STIRLING MOSS 100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
04C TAWNY
HSSVL
HSSVL
WATERCOLOR STRIPE
HSSVL 05C CHIFFON 100 Knot (O), 50% Silk 50% Wool
A fancy stripe with a ribbed effect reminiscent of corduroy, which dates back to the 18th century.
HSSVL 05A BRIDGEWATER
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSSVL 05B JUNIPER
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSSVL 05D RAZZMATAZZ
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
WINDOWPANE
HSSVL 06C GOLDENSQUARE 60 Knot (H), 60% Allo 20% Silk 20% Wool
A modern update of the classic windowpane check, with the pattern either raised or hidden in the pile.
HSSVL 06A GLEAM
60 Knot (W) | 90% Pashmina 10% Silk
HSSVL 06B SAVOY
60 Knot (F) | 80% Wool 20% Allo
HSSVL 06D GOSSAMER
60 Knot (K) | 50% Silk 30% Allo 20% Wool
CLASSICS
Timeless Is Tasteful
Our Classics collection is a range of patterns that are traditional in design, and encompass timeless motifs such as Greek key, flame stitch, chevron, interlocking circles, and more. With our custom capabilities, these designs can be modified to fit within traditional, contemporary or modern décors. Handmade in Nepal. All rugs available in custom color and content.
DESIGN BY ROSENBERG + GIBSON DESIGN LLC | RUG FLAMESTITCH
BEIJING GRILLE
HSHL 1075A SILVER 100 Knot (L), 80% Allo 20% Silk
Natural allo ground with silk pattern. Inspired by antique hand-forged iron gates.
HSHL 1075B GOLD 100 Knot (L) | 80% Allo 20% Silk
HSHL 1075C SHADOW 9/9 (N) | 100% Wool
BROOKLYN JAZZ
HSHL 1074A SILVER 100 Knot (L), 80% Allo 20% Silk
Bleached allo ground with silk pattern. Inspired by antique hand-forged iron gates.
HSHL 1074B GOLD 100 Knot (L) | 80% Allo 20% Silk
DESIGN BY J COHLER MASON DESIGN | RUG BEIJING GRILLE
HILTON DIAMOND
HSCLS 002 PLATNIUM 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Inspired by Greco-Roman marble floors.
HSCLS 002A MILK GLASS
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSCLS 002B BAKELITE
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSCLS 002C SNOWCREST
5.5/32 Oushak (L) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 002D ASHEN
5.5/32 Oushak (L) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 002G EGRET
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 002E LICHEN
5.5/32 Oushak (L) | 100% Wool
HSPTG 03A OAT
Hand Tufted J-Weave (J) | 100% Wool (36/2)
HSCLS 002F STERLING
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSPTG 03B ALABASTER
Hand Tufted J-Weave (J) | 100% Wool (36/2)
HSPTG 03C DRIZZLE
Hand Tufted J Weave (J) | 100% Wool (36/2)
PARIS GRILLE
HSHL 1072B GOLD 100 Knot (L), 80% Allo 20% Silk
Allo ground with silk pattern. Inspired by the entrance to a diplomatic enclave.
HSHL 1072A SILVER 100 Knot (L) | 80% Allo 20% Silk
SHANGHAI GRILLE
HSHL 1073A SILVER 100 Knot (L), 80% Allo 20% Silk
Bleached allo ground with silk pattern. Inspired by antique hand-forged iron gates.
HSHL 1073B GOLD 100 Knot (L) | 80% Allo 20% Silk
STANDARD
HSCLS 022 BARDIGLIO 100 Knot (Q), 70% Silk 30% Wool
Chevron pattern each with a wool and silk tweed. Inspired by inlaid marble floors.
HSCLS 022B PIETRA
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSCLS 022A MARENGO
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 022D EGRET
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 022G LICHEN
5.5/32 Oushak (L) | 100% Wool
035A
HSCLS 022E BARLEY
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 022H HICKORY
5.5/32 Oushak (L) | 100% Wool
035B
HSCLS 022F STERLING
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSCLS 022I SNOWCREST
5.5/32 Oushak (L) | 100% Wool
035C
HSPTG
SILVER Hand Tufted (J) | 100% Wool (36/2)
HSPTG
OAT Hand Tufted (J) | 100% Wool (36/2)
HSPTG
MYSTIC BLUE Hand Tufted (J) | 100% Wool (36/2)
dOCERE
To Instruct, Teach, Or Point Out
For over 180 years, Holland & Sherry has produced exquisite textiles, from tailored and refined to rugged and versatile. We present to you dOCERE: a glimpse into the heart of the artist. Meaning “to teach,” dOCERE illustrates our diversity of process, materiality, and a freedom of expression that transcends the bounds of warp and weft. Conceptual, abstract and tactile, this collection of handwoven and hand-painted textiles is an opportunity to design without sacrifice, and to connect the pure spirit of creativity to decoration. Handmade in India. All rugs available in custom color and content.
CINÉTIQUE
HSDOC 02A MALABAR 10/10 Slow Weave (Z), 100% Mongolian Cashmere
Plush, high-pile mongolian cashmere. The intersection of meticulous design and a constant, vibrating energy.
HSDOC 02B KERALA
10/10 Slow Weave (Z) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
HSDOC 02C SAPHAR
10/10 Slow Weave (Z) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
HSDOC 02D GOBI
10/10 Slow Weave (Z) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
ENSEMBLE
HSDOC 04C MACASSAR 9/9 Oxidized (S), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Oxidized wool and raised-pile silk, working together through innovation and craft.
HSDOC 04A CORSICA
9/9 Oxidized (S) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSDOC 04B VETIVER
9/9 Oxidized (S) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
MODULAR
HSDOC 03A OXYGÉNE 7/7 Fastweave (W), 100% Mongolian Cashmere
Plush, high pile Mongolian Cashmere. The intersection of meticulous design and a constant, vibrating energy.
HSDOC 03B ÉQUINOXE
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
HSDOC 03C TRÉSOR
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
ROTARY
HSDOC 05A WORMWOOD 9/9 (Q), 70% Wool 30% Silk
A sense of perspective in a finely detailed Persian knot construction.
HSDOC 05B MUSCADE
9/9 (Q) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
HSDOC 05C FIGUE
9/9 (N) | 100% Wool
TECTONIC
HSDOC 06B BLACK GOLD 11/11 Raised Pile & Carving (T), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Three levels of intricately carved pile over a desne wool ground. The spirit of passionate handiwork.
HSDOC 06A CARDAMOM
11/11 Raised Pile & Carving (T) | 50% Silk
50% Wool
HSDOC 06C PINKPEPPER
11/11 Raised Pile & Carving (O) | 100% Wool
UNTITLED
HSDOC 01E STERLING 60 Knot Soumak & Cut Pile (D) | 100% Wool
Soumak ground with interjections of cut pile. Quiet texture.
HSDOC 01D EGRET
60 Knot Soumak & Cut Pile (D) | 100% Wool
HSDOC 01F ENGLISH MIST
60 Knot Soumak & Cut Pile (D) | 100% Wool
DOUG & GENE MEYER PAVILLON
Inspired, Beautiful, And Timely Design
Doug and Gene Meyer opened their design studio in 2004 after a lifetime of personal and professional admiration inspired them to work together. Known collectively and individually as master colorists, each brother brings his singular perspective and visual references to each product and design produced by the studio. Their designs are based on a shared logic, then peppered with historical references from the 18th century to modern times: Subtle and classic forms mixed with bold and graphic shapes, layers of elegance and detail augmented by the brothers love of unexpected color and textural combinations. Handmade in Nepal. All rugs available in custom color and content.
COLIN
HSDGP 02A BANIAN 100 Knot (J), 100% Wool
A garden trellis in the fall.
HSDGP 02 BOULEAU
100 Knot Soumak (S) | 90% Silk 10% Allo
HSDGP 02B CYPRÈ S
100 Knot (M) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
BAGATELLE
HSDGP 01A AMANDIER 100 Knot (L), 80% Wool 20% Silk
Wool ground with silk pattern. A tribute to woven wicker floor mats.
HSDGP 01-5A CERISIER
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSDGP 01B NOYER
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSDGP 01-5C SUREAU
100 Knot (N) | 60% Wool 40% Silk
HSDGP 01C TREMBLE
100 Knot (T) | 100% Silk
HSDGP 01 COCOTIER
100 Knot (L) | 80% Linen 20% Wool
HSDGP 01-5B LAURIER
100 Knot (K) | 90% Wool 10% Silk
HSDGP 01D SEAGULL 9/9 (N) | 100% Wool
DU BARRY
HSDGP 03C MICOCOULIER 100 Knot (R), 80% Silk 20% Wool
Wool ground with silk pattern. A tribute to woven wicker floor mats.
HSDGP 03 AUBÉPINE
100 Knot Soumak | 40% Wool 40% Silk 20% Allo
HSDGP 03A TILLEUL
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSDGP 03B CARYER
100 Knot (M) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
HSDGP 03D OCEAN GREY
60 Knot Soumak (D) | 100% Wool
FONTAINEBLEU
HSDGP 04A CATALPA 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
ground with wool pattern. A nod to intricate marquetry wooden floors.
HSDGP 04B MARRONIER
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSDGP 04C PIN ARISTÉ
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSDGP 04 ASPEN
100 Knot Soumak (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
Silk
LA LANTERNE
HSDGP 05C FRÊNE 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
ground with wool pattern. A layout of a private French garden.
HSDGP 05 PAVIER
100 Knot (K) | 90% Wool 10% Silk
HSDGP 05A POMMIER
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSDGP 05B DATTIER
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
Silk
MARGAUX
HSDGP 05A ORME 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
Silk ground with wool pattern. The reflection of the treeline in a pond.
HSDGP 05B EUCALYPTUS
100 Knot (K) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSDGP 05C SAPIN
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSDGP 05 AVELINIER
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Allo
MUSIQUE
HSDGP 08A ACACIA 100 Knot (L), 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSDGP 08 MAGNOLIA
100 Knot Soumak (R) | 80% Silk 20% Linen
HSDGP 08D DUSK
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
Wool ground with silk pattern. Map of a private garden in Paris.
POMPADOUR
HSDGP 10C PIGNON 100 Knot (O), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Wool and silk tweeded ground with wool and silk pattern. Evoking the painted floors of the past.
HSDGP 10A PRUNIER
100 Knot (M) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
HSDGP 10B POIRIER
100 Knot (R) | 80% Silk 20% Wool
HSDGP 10 PALMIER
100 Knot Soumak (S) | 90% Silk 10% Allo
SAINT JAMES
HSDGP 13A DIGITALE 100 Knot (N), 60% Wool 40% Silk
Silk ground with wool pattern. A tribute to the intricate inlaid marble and steel floors.
HSDGP 13B ACONIT
100 Knot (R) | 80% Silk 20% Wool
HSDGP 13C MALLOW
100 Knot (N) | 60% Wool 40% Silk
HSDGP 13 MARGUERITE
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 20% Wool 10% Allo
SULLY
HSDGP 14A PAVOT 100 Knot (R), 80% Silk 20% Wool
HSDGP 14B GENTIANE
100 Knot (R) | 80% Silk 20% Wool
HSDGP 14C SAUGE
100 Knot (N) | 60% Wool 40% Silk
HSDGP 14 SOUCI
100 Knot (N) | 60% Wool 40% Silk
Silk ground with wool pattern. A hand-printed garden apron.
TRIANON
HSDGP 16B LA TERRE 100 Knot (Q), 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSDGP 16A LA MER
100 Knot (T) | 100% Silk
HSDGP 16C LA FORÉT
100 Knot (K) | 90% Wool 10% Silk
HSDGP 16D SALT
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
Silk ground and wool pattern. Intricate, inlaid marble and steel floor.
DOUG & GENE MEYER SYMBOLIST
Inspired By The Late 19th Century Art Movement
The Symbolist collection is masterfully dyed and hand-woven in Nepal using only the finest of fibers and generations of perfected weaving techniques. Inspired by the late 19th century art movement called Symbolism, this collection uses mythological and dream imagery in painting and writing to achieve a link between the romantics and the surrealists. Combining fibers of Himalayan wool, Chinese silk, mohair, metallic and natural allo, the collection defines our masteries in creating a completely bespoke, heirloom product with a rich variety of texture and design. Handmade in Nepal. All rugs available in custom color and content.
DESIGN BY EMILY SUMMERS DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLES SMITH | RUG AMBER
AMBER A
HSDGY 01A IGNAT 100 Knot (N), 60% Allo 20% Metalic 20% Silk
Allo and metallic ground with raise silk pile. A silver lightning storm.
HSDGY 01A-1 ANSELMO
100 Knot (M) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
HSDGY 01A-2 GASTON
100 Knot (M) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
HSDGY 01A-3 BELA
100 Knot (M) | 70% Wool 30% Silk
AMBER B
HSDGY 01B CONDER 100 Knot (L), 80% Wool 20% Skill
Wool ground with inlaid silk. A daytime lightning storm.
HSDGY 01B-2 FRANS
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Allo
HSDGY 01B-3 DUNCAN
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSDGY 01B-4 ARTUR
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
AWAKENING
HSDGY 04 JACEK 100 Knot (T), 90% Mohair 10% Silk
Looped silk pattern with raised mohair ground. A field of broken mirrors.
HSDGY 04-1 JENS
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSDGY 04-2 FEDIR
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
DAWN
HSDGY 08 EMILE 100 Knot (P), 40% Allo 40% Silk 20% Mohair
Allo and silk ground with raised mohair pattern. Marquetry floors in a monastery.
HSDGY 08-1 FERNAND
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
HSDGY 08-2 AUGUSTE
100 Knot (J) | 100% Wool
JUXTAPOSE
HSDGY 14 ROUX 150 Knot (S), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pile. Brutalist sculpture inside a church.
HSDGY 14-1 CASSIS
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSDGY 14-2 JULES
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
MODERNIST
HSDGY 17 ÉDOUARD 100 Knot (P), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Wool and silk tweed ground with silk patterns. Bronze tree limbs floating in mid-air.
HSDGY 17-1 GEORG
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSDGY 17-2 ANDRÉ
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
PARADOX
HSDGY 20 ALESKA 150 Knot (R), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Wool ground with recessed silk pattern. Icicles brilliantly lit in a snowstorm.
HSDGY 20-1 AUBREY
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSDGY 20-2 ARCOS
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
RAIN
HSDGY 21 REMY 100 Knot (M), 70% Allo 20% Silk 10% Metallic
Natural allo ground with metallic and silk pattern. A 24-carat gold rainstorm.
HSDGY 21-1 BLOK
100 Knot (P) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSDGY 21-2 OSORIO
100 Knot (P) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
TRANSCENDENT
HSDGY 02 BASK 100 Knot Soumak (J), 100% Wool
HSDGY 02-1 LAUS
100 Knot Soumak (J) | 100% Wool
HSDGY 02-2 JOHANN
100 Knot Soumak (J) | 100% Wool
Wool soumak ground with raised wool pattern. Floating marble cubes.
DESIGN BY ALYSSA KAPITO PHOTOGRAPHY BY JO’SHUA MCHUGH | RUG TRANSCENDENT
GALBRAITH & PAUL
Studio-Based Traditions
Galbraith & Paul was founded by Liz Galbraith and Ephi Paul in 1986 in Philadelphia. Over the years, their workshop has evolved into a textile design and hand block printing studio, where under one roof a talented team of artisans collaborates to produce this singular collection of fabrics and wallpapers. The studio is the heart of Galbraith & Paul and hand block printing is its soul. The simplicity and elegance of this ancient craft inspire the design process and define the look of their fabrics and wallpapers. The subtle surfaces, blended colors, the small imperfections - all reveal the singular hand of the artisan - and propel the next design. Handmade in India. All rugs available in custom color and content.
BELLFLOWER
HSDGP 610-D ROYAL 10/5 (S), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Small in scale and born in Bloomsbury.
HSGP 610-A STONE
9/9 Oxidized (S) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSGP 610-B DENIM
9/9 Oxidized (S) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSGP 610-E IRON
9/9 Oxidized (S) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
FERN
HSGP 201-H DENIM 11/11 (U), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Organic emblem, tribal vertebrae.
HSGP 201-D LATTE 11/11 (U) | 60% SIlk 40% Wool
HSGP 201-G CHINESE RED 11/11 (U) | 60% SIlk 40% Wool
HSGP 201-I BLACK 11/11 (U) | 60% SIlk 40% Wool
FOCUSED ON CRAFT
At Galbraith & Paul, the focus is on process and craft. As an artist, Liz designs all the patterns, drawing inspiration from nature and textile traditions. With each design, she hones her point of view and adds something to the mix. As printmakers, they fabricate their own blocks and use painterly techniques to evoke subtle and elegant surfaces like no other. As painters, they develop and mix their own colors, using transparent layers of pigment for both clarity and depth. As designers, they’ve joined forces with their friends at Holland & Sherry, who along with their artisans, have faithfully and elegantly translated these designs from printing table to loom... always keeping the focus on craft.
HOTHOUSE
HSGP 611-B SIENNA 9/9 Oxidized (S), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Abstract floral, blooming in layers.
HSGP 611-A CAMEL
10/5 (S) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSGP 711-A MELON
10/5 (S) | 50% Silk 50% Cotton
IVY PAISLEY
HSGP 202F MINT 11/11 (T), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Formal, but fun.
HSGP 202E GREY 11/11 (T) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSGP 202G LAVENDER 11/11 (T) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
LATTICE
HSGP 203D BLACK 11/11 (U), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Finely wrought and ready for honeysuckle.
HSGP 203G WHITE 11/11 (U) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSGP 203H SAFFRON 11/11 (U) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSGP 203E CLAY 11/11 (U) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSGP 203F MARINE 11/11 (U) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
LOTUS
HSGP 205J RASPBERRY 9/9 (P), 80% Wool 20% Silk
Wool ground and pattern with silk accents. A jewel of serenity and eternity.
HSGP 205I CADET
9/9 (P) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSGP 205D INDIGO
9/9 (P) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSGP 205H MUSHROOM
9/9 (P) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
POMEGRANATE
HSDGP 206F FROST 9/9 (N), 100% Wool
Wool ground and pattern. Seeds of plenty.
HSGP 206C CADET
9/9 (N) | 100% Wool
HSGP 206G COCOA
9/9 (N) | 100% Wool
HSGP 206H GARNET
9/9 (N) | 100% Wool
RIBBON
HSGP 207L STUCCO 9/9 (U), 70% Silk 30% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Salute to the French Ticking stripe.
HSGP 207K BUTTERSCOTCH
9/9 (U) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSGP 207H BRICK
9/9 (U) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSGP 207A INDIGO
9/9 (U) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
ROOF TOP STRIPE
HSDGP 408I MIST JML (L), 100% Wool
Wool ground and pattern. When you squint, what do you see?
HSGP 408H LINEN
JML (L) | 100% Wool
HSGP 408G DENIM
JML (L) | 100% Wool
HSGP 408E AUBERGINE
JML (L) | 100% Wool
SAKURA
HSGP 209C INDIGO 9/9 (U), 70% Silk 30% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Cherry blossoms with a kiss.
HSGP 209F HERON
9/9 (U) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSGP 209G MAIZE
9/9 (U) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSGP 209E SANGRIA
9/9 (U) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
DESIGN BY CATHERINE KWONG | RUG SAKURA
SMOKEBUSH
HSGP 211C GREY 11/11 (T), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Staring at the sky through leaves.
HSGP 211F FROST
11/11 (T) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSGP 211A FROST
90 Knot Soumak (I) | 100% Wool
HSGP 111D BARLEY
90 Knot Soumak (I) | 100% Wool
STAR TILE
HSGP 412G NAVY JML (L), 100% Wool
Wool ground with pattern. Let’s drink to the Amish!
HSGP 412H CHARCOAL
JML (L) | 100% Wool
HSGP 412B MARINE
JML (L) | 100% Wool
TILE
HSGP 213L ASH 11/11 (U), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Minerals and minuets.
HSGP 213D COCOA 11/11 (U) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSGP 213I BLACK 11/11 (U) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
TRELLIS
HSGP 414I SALMON JML (L), 100% Wool
Wool ground with pattern. Tending the trellis.
HSGP 414C ROYAL
JML (L) | 100% Wool
HSGP 414G TOBACCO
JML (L) | 100% Wool
TULIP
HSGP 415H SEA JML (L), 100% Wool
Wool ground and pattern. Rendezvous in Sumatra
HSGP 415D FLAX JML (L) | 100% Wool
HSGP 415F BLACK
JML (L) | 100% Wool
WAVES
HSGP 216E ROYAL 9/9 (T), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pattern. Lapping the floor in luxury.
HSGP 216A CHARCOAL
9/9 (T) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSGP 216C CLAY
9/9 (T) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
METROPOLIS
Inspired By The Art Deco Movement
From glamorous geometrics to surfaces with sheen, the Metropolis Collection was strongly influenced by fine craftsmanship and rich materials of the Art Deco movement. Utilizing design elements inspired by things such as flapper dresses and feather boas, we combined exotic patterns with the elegantly subdued hues of the era and created beautiful options for today’s aesthetic. Metropolis balances boldness and luxury in one definitive collection. Handmade in Nepal. All rugs available in custom color and content.
CASSANDRE
HSMT 03C SILVER BELL 100 Knot (Q), 70% Silk 30% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pile. Water ripples in a garden pond.
HSMT 03A RAINEY
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSMT 03B AMBER
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
KINCAID
HSMT 04C NATTIER 100 Knot (P), 60% Silk 25% Wool 15% Allo
silk and wool pile with lowered allo and wool pile. Inspired by terrazzo floors.
HSMT 04A CANNED HEAT
100 Knot (P) | 60% Silk 25% Wool 15% Allo
HSMT 04B GULFPORT
100 Knot (P) | 60% Silk 40% Allo
Raised
RILEY
HSMT 01C HONEYDRIPPER 100 Knot (P), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Raised silk pile with wool ground. A streamlined design capturing the spirit of Art Deco.
HSMT 01A PLATINUM
100 Knot (P) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSMT 01B CELESTE
100 Knot (P) | 60% Silk 40% Wool
HSMT 01D BREAKWATER
9/9 Persian Knot (N) | 100% Wool
SONIA
HSMT 02C BLANCHE 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
Wool ground with raised silk pile. Bubbles in a champagne glass.
HSMT 02A RAVEN
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Wool
HSGP 02B STORM
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
VERNETTE
HSMT 05C BLUE RIDGE 100 Knot (Q), 70% Silk 30% Allo
Allo ground with silk pattern. Feather dancing in a Parisian Cabaret.
HSMT 05A MYSTIC
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Allo
HSMT 05B SUNDROP
100 Knot (Q) | 70% Silk 30% Allo
VICTOR
HSMT 06D CABARET 100 Knot (P), 60% Silk 40% Wool
Loop wool ground with raised silk pile. A fanciful animal pattern.
HSMT 06A MIDNIGHT RUN
Knot (P) | 60% Silk 25% Linen 15% Wool
HSMT 06B ROCKET
Knot (P) | 60% Silk 25% Wool 15% Linen
HSMT 06C BROONZY
100 Knot (L) | 50% Allo 30% Wool 20% Silk
HSMT 06E EGRET
100 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSMT 06F STERLING
100 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSMT 06G BARLEY
100 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
MODERN LEGACY
A Tribute To The Classics, Reimagined
In 2016, Holland & Sherry celebrated 180 years in textiles: a long history defined by our commitment to quality and classic design. Through our interiors division, our collection has evolved to include 21st century adaptations of the warp and weft, as well as expanding into materials for every surface. The patterns, processes, and unique history of these collections stay true to their origin while reaching toward a fresh new aesthetic. Handmade in Nepal. All rugs available in custom color and content.
HALCYON
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSML 02B GLACIER BAY
100 Knot (O) | 50% Silk 50% Wool
HSML 02A PEACOCK 100 Knot (O), 50% Silk 50% Wool
Silk ground with wool pattern. A steel plate covering a hole in the road.
HSML 02C DUSK BLUE
LUSTRE
HSML 04B TRUFFLE 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSML 04D ANCHOR
100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSML 04E WHITE/PERSIMMON
100 Knot (M) | 70% Allo 30% Silk
Silk ground with wool pattern. Primitive tool marks in a European cave.
MERIDIAN
HSML 05C WHITE SAND 100 Knot (S), 90% Silk 10% Wool
Silk ground with lowered wool pattern. Folded paper.
HSML 05D FADED JEANS 100 Knot (S) | 90% Silk 10% Wool
HSML 05I ARCTIC 9/9 Persian Knot (N) | 100% Wool
HSML 05H HAZE
100 Knot Soumak (F) | 100% Wool
PULSAR
06B FOG LIGHT 100 Knot (L), 80% Wool 20% Silk
Wool ground with silk pattern. The last transmission of a dying star.
HSML 06E NATURAL/WHITE
100 Knot (J) | 80% Allo 20% Wool
HSML 06X JADE/WHITE
100 Knot (L) | 80% Wool 20% Silk
HSML
THE SPORTING COLLECTION
Inspired By The Relaxed Luxury Of Old World Academia
The Sporting Collection by Holland and Sherry is a line that celebrates the spirit of classic athleticism and refined leisure. This collection blends the elegance of Ivy League academia with the energetic charm of varsity sports, featuring bold stripes and rich textures. Each item in this collection evokes the relaxed luxury of a sports club, creating a look that’s both playful and sophisticated. Our designs are hand knotted in Nepal and India using generations of perfect weaving techniques. All rugs available in custom color and content.
BRAEMORE BOUCLÉ
HSSPT 305F BOWSIDE Flatweave Boucle (F), 100% Wool
HSSPT 305G CONCORD
Flatweave Boucle (F) | 100% Wool
HSSPT 305D DUNDEE
Flatweave Boucle (F) | 100% Wool
HSSPT 305H EVERGREEN
Flatweave Boucle (F) | 100% Wool
Wool boucle. Inspired by vintage letterman jackets.
HSSPT 305E LARCHMONT
Boucle (F) | 100% Wool
HSSPT 305B PARCHMENT
| 100% Wool
HSDGP 305A LIMESTONE
Boucle (F) | 100% Wool
HSDGP 305C PUMICE
Boucle
| 100% Wool
Flatweave
Flatweave Boucle (F)
Flatweave
Flatweave
(F)
FOLKESTONE
HSSPT 304C BRUNSWICK 10/5 SAF (N), 100% Wool
Wool flatweave with raised patterns. Casual luxury of imperfect university courtyards.
HSSPT 304A LINEN
10/5 SAF (N) | 100% Wool
HSSPT 304B CARRARA
10/5 SAF (N) | 100% Wool
HSSPT 304D COURTYARD GREY
10/5 SAF (N) | 100% Wool
KING’S CROSSING
HSSPT 303C BRICKWORK 100 Knot (J), 50% Wool 50% Allo
Allo ground with wool pattern. Winding herringbone pathways.
HSSPT 303A DUNE
100 Knot (J) | 50% Wool 50% Allo
HSSPT 303D ENGLISH IVY
100 Knot (J) | 50% Wool 50% Allo
HSSPT 303B GRAVEL
100 Knot (J) | 50% Wool 50% Allo
VARSITY STRIPE
HSSPT 301D WASHED RED 100 Knot (J), 60% Allo 40% Wool
Allo ground with wool stripes. Inspired by a well loved stadium blanket.
HSSPT 301B ASHFORD 100 Knot (J) | 60% Allo 40% Wool
HSSPT 301C CLARET
Knot (J) | 60% Allo 40% Wool
HSSPT 301A LYONS BLUE
Knot (J) | 60% Allo 40% Wool
REGATTA
HSSPT 302A BONE 60 Knot (F), 100% Wool
Wool ground with recessed pattern. University rivals and game play.
HSSPT 302B OLYMPIA
60 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSSPT 302C MERRIMACK
60 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
THE HIGHLAND FLING COLLECTION
Where Artistry Meets Innovation
The Highland Fling Collection marries the rugged natural elements and the whimsical folklore of the Scottish Highlands. A juxtaposition of opposites, it’s natural and supernatural. Romantic and rugged. Dramatic and whimsical. This hand tufted collection uses our proprietary merino wool yarns as varied and complex as the Scottish Highlands, weathered into soft engaging patterns. The depth of color is extraordinary, and the velvety soft texture is unmatched.
HIGHLAND PLAID
HSHLF 01C PUTTY Hand Tufted | Loop & Cut Pile (T), 100% Wool (36/2)
Looped wool ground with raised pattern. Inspired by romantic and rugged landscapes.
HSHLF 01A ANGORA
Hand Tufted | Loop & Cut Pile (T)
100% Wool (36/2)
HSHLF 01B BRANCH
Hand Tufted | Loop & Cut Pile (T) 100% Wool (36/2)
QUILL
HSHLF MARBLE 02B Hand Tufted | Loop & Cut Pile (O), 100% Wool (36/2)
Inspired by the romantic wilderness; rugged and wind-swept like a fletching feather.
HSHLF 02C WHEAT
Hand Tufted | Loop & Cut Pile (O)
100% Wool (36/2)
HSHLF 02A ALABASTER
Hand Tufted | Loop & Cut Pile (O)
100% Wool (36/2)
TEXTURES & SOLIDS
The Definition Of Subtle Luxury
Finely selected qualities combining rich textures, fibers and hues with versatility and understated beauty. Silk shags, mohair, merino wool, Mongolian cashmere, natural undyed fibers, Muga silk, allo and other unique and exquisite fibers and combinations can be found in this collection.
DESIGN BY STUDIO MELLONE | RUG MONGOLIAN CASHMERE
GALLEGOS
TS08-1 IVORY 3/20 Soumak (I), 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-2 BEIGE
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-3 CHARCOAL
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-4 BLUE
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-6 SWAN
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-5 GREY
TS08-7 MALACCA
TS08-8 BASKING
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-10 DRIFT
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-9 BOWMORE
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-11 LERWICK
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-12 YARROW
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-14 TORTOISE
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-13 SHETLAND
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
TS08-15 GULLANE
3/20 Soumak (I) | 50% Mohair 50% NZ Wool
HAMPTON SOLID
HSICM 14154 HAVANA 100 Knot Flatweave (J), 100% Wool
HSICM 14155 HORIZON
100 Knot Flatweave (J) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14156 NATURAL
100 Knot Flatweave (J) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14175 HARVEST
100 Knot Flatweave (L) | 50% Allo 50% Bamboo Silk
HSICM 14176 HAYSTACK
100 Knot Flatweave (J) | 50% Wool 50% Allo
COMODORO
TS05-5 AGAVE GREEN 10/32 (H), 100% Merino Wool
TS05-8 BLUE FOG 10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-9 BRUSHED NICKEL 10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-10 ELDERBERRY
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-12 FALCON
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-11 EXCALIBUR
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-16 MORNING MIST
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-17 NAVY PEONY
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-20 TOFU
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-18 QUIET
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
TS05-21 WHITE
10/32 (H) | 100% Merino Wool
GREY
ALYSSUM
NASSAU
HSICM 14269 GOLD Soumak/10mm (I), 100% Sunpat Gold
HSICM 14309 SLIPPER
Soumak/10mm (L) | 50% Allo 50% Bamboo Silk
HSICM 14311 BRANCH
Soumak/10mm (L) | 50% Allo 50% Bamboo Silk
HSICM 14358 BLEACHED
Soumak/10mm (L) | 100% Bleached Allo
MANOS
TS10-1 WHITE Moroccan Shag (I), 100% Merino Wool
TS10-2 GREEN
Moroccan Shag (I) | 100% Merino Wool
TS10-3 BLUE
Moroccan Shag (I) | 100% Merino Wool
TS10-4 BEIGE
Moroccan Shag (I) | 100% Merino Wool
TS10-5 CHARCOAL
Moroccan Shag (I) | 100% Merino Wool
HARBOR HILL
HSICM 14306 HELIUM 40 Knot (F), 100% Wool
HSICM 14298 HATORI
40 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14299 HERMITAGE
40 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14300 HIGHLAND
40 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14302 HAVOC
40 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14301 HAWAIIAN TAN
40 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
HSICM 14304 HAMMERHEAD
40 Knot (F) | 100% Wool
MONGOLIAN CASHMERE
TS01-10 NATURAL 7/7 Fastweave (W), 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-14 SILVER
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-18 CAPPUCINO
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-24 CHOCOLATE
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-36 HONEY
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-59 BLUE MOON
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-37 LATTE
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-A BROWN
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-B IVORY
7/7
7/7
| 100% Mongolian Cashmere
7/7
| 100% Mongolian Cashmere
Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-C TITANIUM
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-E STONE
Fastweave (W)
TS01-D PEBBLE
Fastweave (W)
TS01-F NATURAL UNDYED
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-H MOOSE
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-J NAVY
7/7 Fastweave (W) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS01-G LIGHT TAUPE
ZAPALLAR
TS19-1 IVORY 5/30 (K), 100% Mohair Wool
TS19-2 GREY
5/30 (K) | 100% Mohair Wool
TS19-3 BLUE
5/30 (K) | 100% Mohair Wool
TS19-4 BIEGE
5/30 (K) | 100% Mohair Wool
TS19-5 CHARCOAL
5/30 (K) | 100% Mohair Wool
MARWICK
TS30-01 IRON 100 Knot (J), 100% Allo
TS30-02 SMOKE
100 Knot (J) | 100% Allo
TS30-03 GREY BLUE
100 Knot (J) | 100% Allo
TS30-04 DARK GREEN
100 Knot (J) | 100% Allo
ORFEO
TS31-01 CAMEL Handwoven Shag (H), 100% Allo
TS31-02 WARM GREY
Handwoven Shag (H) | 100% Allo
TS31-03 STEEL BLUE
Handwoven Shag (H) | 100% Allo
TS31-04 SKY BLUE
Handwoven Shag (H) | 100% Allo
ROSLIN
TS32-01 PEWTER Handwoven Shag (S), 100% Alpaca
TS32-02 IVORY
Handwoven Shag (S) | 100% Alpaca
TS32-03 STEEL BLUE
Handwoven Shag (S) | 100% Alpaca
TS32-04 DARK GREEN ABRASH
Handwoven Shag (S) | 100% Alpaca
DUNLEY
TS33-01 GREY BLUE Persian Weave (V), 100% Mohair
TS33-02 PEWTER
Persian Weave (V) | 100% Mohair
TS33-03 IRON
Persian Weave (V) | 100% Mohair
TS33-04 BEIGE
Persian Weave (V) | 100% Mohair
RAVENA
TS34-01 IVORY 100 Knot (Z), 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS34-02 SMOKE
100 Knot (Z) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS34-03 STEEL BLUE
100 Knot (Z) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
TS34-04 PEWTER
100 Knot (Z) | 100% Mongolian Cashmere
GLOSSARY
Terms And Definitions To Help Guide You
ABRASH
A graduated or transitional change in the color of a rug, seen as darker or lighter striations of hue/value due to differences in either the wool or dye batch.
ALLO
Himalayan Giant Nettle is a wild plant, grown in the high mountain areas of Nepal. It has been used for centuries because of its strength and durability. It is indigenous and regenerates quickly after harvesting. It grows like a weed and requires no irrigation, pesticides or mechanical processing.
ALPACA
Similar to Cashmere or Wool, but without lanolin. It has a smother, stronger filament, which makes it softer, shinier, and stronger then regular sheep’s wool, and it is stronger then cashmere. It is also a hypoallergenic fiber and is perfect for people allergic to Wool (typically the allergy is to the lanolin).
ANTIQUE WASH
Combination of washing techniques, shearing, and sun bleaching that creates the look of an antique rug. Every factory has their own perfected technique. This technique can vary like a natural fiber rug in that part of the outcome is based on the performance of the fiber or technician in this case. So, therefore, there is a variance from samples to production and from strike offs to production. This variance can be up to 20% as it is difficult to control this handmade technique.
CARDING
A process in wool spinning that disentangles and opens the fiber and removes vegetable matter; this proceeds yarn spinning and twisting.
CASHMERE
The fiber derived from the cashmere goat, which is found principally on the cold and dry highlands of Central Asia. The low bulk, high loft fibers make cashmere cloths luxurious with a soft and seductive handle and beautiful drape.
COMBING
A process in yarn spinning that removes short fibers and straightens and orients the fiber in a parallel direction; this process is part of the worsted spinning system.
DYE
To add color to fiber, yarn or fabric, in a process requiring dye powders, water, heat and agitation.
FLATWEAVE
Term describing any rug without a pile, including Soumaks, Kilim, and Dhurrie. Aubusson carpets, though flat, are excluded from this category due to factors such as their complexity.
HAND-CARDED
Wool is machine or hand-carded to separate and straighten the fibers, remove impurities and prepare the fibers for spinning. Hand-carding is a traditional method in which a pair of wooden paddles with wire faces is used to brush the wool. The result is a lofty wool that makes spinning easier.
HANDSPUN
Handspun wool yarn is irregular in the tension of its twist; it is inadvertently spun looser in some places and tighter in others. Because of this irregularity, when soaked in dye, handspun yarn absorbs less where it is spun tightly and more where it is spun loosely. What is created is a yarn that, when dyed, is never uniform in color. Another effect of the lack of uniformity is a slightly uneven, ‘nubby’ surface on the rug.
HAND TUFTED
A hand tufted rug takes much less time to make than a hand–knotted rug does because there are no knots that need tying. To make a hand tufted area rug, a rug maker uses a “tufting gun” to push loops of yarn through the backing. Once finished, a scrim is applied to the backside with glue and then a canvas backing is usually attached to that. The rugs is then sheared (cut across the top) cutting the loops to create the pile which is the surface that you see and walk on.
HEMP
Hemp is indigenous to the Himalayan region, grows wild and is harvested after growing season. It requires no cultivation, irrigation or use of pesticides. Hemp has a natural golden tone. It is similar to Allo, however Allo performs better and is easier to clean and has a softer hand.
HIMALAYAN WOOL
AKA Nepalese Wool. Wool derived from sheep that graze in the Himalayan mountain range of Tibet at altitudes of 12,000 feet and higher. Due to this high altitude and extreme cold temperatures, the wool produced has unusually high lanolin content. It is the lanolin content that gives the wool a natural stain resistance, brilliant shine, and a very soft feel to the touch. This wool is considered the finest wool available in the world for the weaving of carpets.
INDIAN WOOL
Hardiest of your wool selections from the hardiest sheep. Courser larger fiber then the other wool options. This is especially good when you need durability over feel.
JUTE
A natural fiber made from certain plants of the linden family, which grow in warm climates, such as those found in India and Bangladesh.
KNOT
The basic technique used to create a rug. The two types of knots that Holland & Sherry primarily use are Tibetan Knot and Persian Knot. The higher the number of knots per square inch, the higher the quality of rug.
LANOLIN
A natural waxy substance that is produced by the sheep and coats their fibres. This acts as a moisture repellent and when left in tact in the fibre after being processed, creates a wool that naturally aids the removal of stains and increases the longevity of the product.
MERINO
The breed of sheep that produces the finest quality of wool fleece; the merino fiber is characterized by a whiter color, greater softness, and a long luminous fiber length than is seen in ordinary wool; the finest Merino sheep are bred in Australia, New Zealand and Patagonia.
MOHAIR
From the Angora Goat and notable for its high luster and sheen, it has the same filament width as wool, but is shinier and stronger due to smaller scales and longer filaments.
MONGOLIAN CASHMERE
Carefully selected from special goats while sustainably sourced. It is an extremely scarce fiber that is meticulously handspun over a three month process. This fiber encapsulates plush pile elegance that needs to be touched to understand its lavish beauty. Smooth fibers often result in a shedding process after your rug is completed. This is completely natural, and is not effecting the construction or durability of your rug. This shedding could last for several months.
MULBERRY SILK / CHINESE SILK / SILK
Our main type of silk: This silk is carefully cultured and is the highest quality silk available for purchase. Their diet consists of exclusively mulberrry leaves. It has a long history of being produced in China, and is also commonly called Chinese silk. This silk has a long refined filament and takes dye very consistently. Due to how much light it refracts, silk has a natural dark side (top of the yarn) and light side (the side of the yarn).
MUGA SILK
Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis Native to Assam in India. The larvae of these moths feed on som and sualu leaves. The silk produced is known for its glossy, fine texture and durability. Muga takes dye like any other silk but it is recommended to only dye colors that are darker than the beautiful golden color of its natural state. Very often the silk outlives its owner.
NEW ZEALAND WOOL
Exceptionally white, clean wool is essential when it comes to achieving delicate, light colors. New Zealand sheep graze on open pasture under conditions that produce the whitest natural wool. The depth of shade and clarity is higher in NZ wool than Himalayan wool. NZ wool can be specified when wanting to achieve a white wool or a highly saturated color.
PERSIAN KNOT
Each knot is individually knotted which creates a lower pile. This knot is typical of an oriental rug.
PILE DIRECTION
The direction in which the pile naturally flows. This corresponds to the direction that the carpet came off the loom or tufting machine.
PILE HEIGHT
A measurement (usually in fractions of an inch) of the pile of a carpet, from the base of the primary backing to the tip of the yarn.
SPINNING
The process by which fiber is turned into yarn; during spinning, the fibers are drawn out and twisted together, which holds the fibers together and makes the yarns strong, smooth and fine.
SUNPAT
A fibrous plant grown in the lower hills of the Himalayan region. Traditionally used by the villagers to make ropes and mats, this unique fiber has proved exceptionally suitable for hand woven carpets. Extremely durable and with a natural sheen, the fiber has only recently been developed since the plant has not been abundantly available. Many stages of producing the actual fiber are needed before the plant is ready for weaving - a local secret to the few who know. The Nepali calls the plant Sunpat. We know of no identical plant found anywhere else in the world.
TIP-SHEARED
Effect where the tips of an all-looped rug are randomly sheared to achieve the performance of an all-loop carpet but add the design elements of a cut and loop. Most commonly seen in Hand Tufted rugs.
TWEED
Blending of two or more colors or fibers. A tweed could be a combination of three colored wools to create a textured ground or a combination of the same color in wool and silk or a blend of wool and linen. The options are limitless. Blending wool and silk in the same color is a great way to reduce a 100% silk rug to 50% silk /50% wool, while still maintaining some sheen but at a lower price.
UNDYED WOOL
Wool fiber that is left in it’s natural state. It can be sorted into different shades (from white to black) or left mixed together.
WARP
The vertical yarn that runs the length of the loom and is held in tension; weft yarns are inserted horizontally across the warp and interlace with the warp yarns.
WEFT
The yarn running in the horizontal direction in a woven fabric.
WOOL
The fiber from the fleece of a sheep that is shorn once a year; wool fiber is characterized by a curly structure that can be fine or coarse and has micro-scales on the surface that give the fiber an interlocking property. Wool has excellent insulating properties, which provide warmth in cold weather and help to regulate the air temperature of interiors. Strong and durable, it readily accepts dye colors on its natural cream tone, and is also naturally fire resistant. Wool is a sustainable, biodegradable, 100% natural material.
RUG PRODUCTION INFORMATION
More Facts To Know
THE PROCESS OF CREATING OUR RUGS AND CARPETS
It all begins with our sheep, who over centuries have adapted to the harsh climate of the Himalayan Mountains. Their wool consists of long fiber that is exceptionally durable, with a remarkable softness and texture. Rugs made with Himalayan wool grow more beautiful as time passes by, developing a silk-like patina with age and use. Because of the high altitudes, these sheep need to produce more lanolin, or natural oils, to keep warm—resulting in wool fibers that are long, strong and have a gorgeous texture. Holland & Sherry uses the Finest Himalayan Wool on the market. We then hand-sheer, hand-clean and card it and only then is the best of the best spun into yarn that will become your rug.
DYEING STAGE
After the wool has been spun, it is dyed according to the colors required in the specification. This important part of the rug making process has over centuries developed into an art in itself. Our dye masters have a deep knowledge of the natural materials required to create a rich palette of colors for today’s demanding rug market.
WEAVING STAGE
After preparing the dyed yarns, the weaving process now begins. Tibetan rugs are woven on simple vertical looms on which the warp (the vertical threads that form part of the skeleton of the rug, usually, cotton) is wound. The pile of the rug is created by looping yarn around two warp threads, and then around a guide rod that lies perpendicular to the warp. The looping continues until the end of a row is reached. Once a row is completed, the rod is hammered tight against the row below. The weaver then cuts along the rod with a sharp knife, cutting open the pile. The rod is removed and the row is beaten down against the previous row once again. The two or three weft threads are then inserted along the top of the row, the weaver slides the metal rod back in above the weft, and a new row is started.
FINISHING STAGE
Now the rug is woven, but not yet complete. Highly skilled finishers trim your rug with old fashion iron scissors, sculpting between different colors, enhancing the clarity and vitality of the design in the carpet, until the rug pile is perfect. Our trimmers may work up to two weeks trimming each rug to ensure that it obtains the highest possible quality. After the trimming is completed our rugs are then taken outside where they are washed with gentle soap and water. It must be washed for a minimum of one hour with the use of wooden paddles, soft brushes and combs to remove excess dyes and fibers. Gentle soap and conditioners are used to help enhance the rug’s softness and bring out the sheen and the colors. The rugs are then dried in the open air and sun to set the colors. Once the rug is dried, to ensure perfection, we do a final trim and inspection. From there, the rug begins the journey to your beautiful home.
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