Atelier 2019

— 2019 COLLECTION —

F R OM SKETC H TO HA ND LO OM TO W E AV I NG , TH E JOU R N EY I S L ONG BU T TH E F U LF I LL M E N T I S WORTH IT.

VERBENA 729 IN SAFFRON KACHINA 519 IN SAFFRON

— 2019 COLLECTION —

In a world where 90% of rugs are made from synthetic and petroleum-based fibers, Merida has taken a different path. We believe that rugs should be as beautiful as they are gentle on the earth. We know in order to provide original, one of a kind rugs, we must take the long view, and we respect the time it takes to source, design, and practice to get the details exactly right. We are indeed one of the 10% who make rugs from high-quality natural fibers, and we stand virtually alone making them in the United States. We are patient with our process, as our craftsmen and design team are constantly asking questions, to create the highest-level of rugs, with plenty of room for your handprint.

VERBENA 719 IN NATURAL

Interiors by LTK Interiors

MESA 609 S IN PEBBLE

MESA 629 IN NATURAL

“In every collection, each rug is the result of a long and passionate journey. The steps in the process — from inspiration to the final prototype — creates a deep and profound emotional experience which comes from my love of art. The middle of this process is the most crucial for me. At our workshop in Fall River, we explore and endeavor to develop the final rug and are fortunate to have the time to experiment with various techniques.

Atelier 19, in a sense is a novel written in Fall River outlining this joyous journey.”

— sylvie johnson ,

textile designer and artistic director

SAHARA 429 IN SAFFRON

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KACHINA 529 IN PEBBLE

U NDE R STA N DI NG EV E RY YAR N. E MB R AC I NG EV ERY C OL OR .

G U I DI NG EVERY W E AV E .

S E EI NG EV ERY NUANC E .

KACHINA 509 IN PARCHMENT

SAHARA 419 IN JASPER

SI NC E A NC I ENT T I M E S, TH E C I R C LE H AS SY MB OLI Z ED C ONT I N U I T Y. TH E PAST, TH E P R E S E N T, AND TH E F U TU RE ARE ALWAYS I N C ON V ER S AT ION.

VERBENA 729 IN SAFFRON CALDERA 129 IN NATURAL

THINKING OF RUGS

AS BEING ALIVE

VERBENA 759 IN PEBBLE

“Recently, a few of our artisans were with us for an installation. The exuberance they felt seeing their work being displayed in a residence, after months of developing, questioning, reworking and finally celebrating this piece in its final form was another example of the love, commitment, and knowledge that goes into each rug we make.”

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catherine connolly , ceo

VERBENA 709 S IN SAFFRON

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UINTA 219 IN JASPER

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MESA 639 IN PARCHMENT

VERBENA 759 S IN PEBBLE

A B LEND OF DESIGN, TEC H N IQU E ,

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A ND SOU L .

“The most important thing for me is that we change the conversation. It is not enough to make a beautiful rug.

We strive to create an unforgettable experience that in turn evokes curiosity about beauty, art, nature, and culture.

We are in a continuous conversation with the past, the present, and the future and now is an important moment to slow down and reflect on the things that may be getting left out of the conversation, like materials, technique, and spirit.� — catherine connolly , ceo

VERBENA 709 IN PARCHMENT AND JASPER

Interiors by LTK Interiors

UINTA 219 S IN PEBBLE

E AC H RUG H AS I N I T S DNA NUMER OUS R EF ER E NC E S TO A RTI STIC STYLE S AN D

Disclaimer: these rugs are made for indoor spaces.

CIVI LI Z ATIONS OF T H E PAS T.

CALDERA 139 IN JASPER MESA 659 IN PARCHMENT

Interiors by LTK Interiors

MESA 619 IN PEBBLE

“At Merida, there is something special and it starts and ends with the people. When people ask me how I ended up running and then buying Merida, it is quite simply that I fell in love with the people. Past, present, and I am sure future employees have created an amazing culture. Driven by purpose, passion, kindness, and intense belief that we are making a difference, our team infuses everything we do with an incredible spirit. Why does this matter? In a world driven largely by economic imperatives of cheaper, faster, more disposable – to experience living with our rugs is a game changer. It is an unforgettable experience, and we hear about it every day. ” — catherine connolly , ceo

CONTACT US: MERIDASTUDIO.COM

1 (800) 345 2200

A Merida Rug is the result of the conversation between a loom, artisan, and fabric.

You don’t see the story behind every rug, but you feel it.

The hours of work, blending, weaving, trimming, lacing, stitching. For our team it is truly a labor of love with each iteration, work and pleasure intertwined.