Standing the Test of Time

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STANDING THE TEST OF TIME Oliver Treutlein Carpets stand as a true testament to enduring craftsmanship and familial dedication. With over four decades experience creating bespoke pieces for the world’s most discerning clients, their passion has always remained the same transforming personal visions into handcrafted works of art

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The carpets created at the OT facility stimulate the mind and senses with their beauty and artistic richness, often taking inspiration from Mother Nature. Made by hand from precious natural fibres such as pure silk, cool linen or finest New Zealand virgin wool, these carpets are the cosmos in which Oliver Treutlein and his wife Elke live (opposite, top. also their daughter Julia and her partner Max Meyer)

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liver Treutlein set foot into the world of carpet design in 1980 and over the course of the following decades the German based business has crafted

exquisite bespoke creations for the most discerning clientele.

OT customers don’t just desire a custom carpet; they seek a piece of art that takes them on a journey, reflecting their deepest creative ideas. Each carpet is as unique as its commissioner, with designs, often reflected in nature, ranging from subtle to vibrantly dazzling.

OT Carpets is a true family business of interwoven generations.

Oliver and his wife, Elke have been joined by their daughter Julia, who project-manages the company’s most important ventures, while her partner Max has contributed significantly to sales, development, and installation over the past two years.

This new generation is building and drawing on over 40 years of experience, ensuring the company’s legacy continues to thrive.

OT Carpets operates globally, delivering stunning installations for yachts, private residences, and aircraft in designs ranging from abstract to Art Nouveau. Their unparalleled skill in transforming clients’ dreams into glorious realities is matched by their commitment to quality and sustainability. “We make a completely natural product. Every single carpet is made from natural fibres, and our manufacturing process is entirely

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artisanal, with everything done by hand,” says Elke. Each piece is a high-

Magnificent one-off and wall-to-wall carpets

end textile crafted from the best fibres Mother Nature provides, including

are created for hotels, embassies, theatres and

New Zealand Wool, Silk, Linen, Merino Wool, Bamboo, and Viscose. This

banks, but also in private residences, yachts and

meticulous sourcing and commitment to quality have earned OT Carpets a

aircraft. The raw materials are processed with

loyal clientele who return time and again.

the same lavish attention to detail as they were

“We develop unique carpets and rugs for individually planned interiors on

100 years ago

land and sea every day. The inspiration is the individual client and their preferences, which requires a lot of sampling from our extensive library and of course, personal contact - something we are passionate about,” explains Elke. This customer-centred approach demands extensive teamwork, resulting in designs that perfectly complement their vision. OT Carpets have two in-house textile designers and three freelance creative partners.

emission production processes are keys to their success. Elke proudly

This collaborative effort along with renowned international designers

shares, “I receive calls from clients after 20, 30 years. They still enjoy

has resulted in collections that resonate with high-end interior experts

their OT carpet and report that it looks like new.”

worldwide.

In an industry where quality and sustainability are ever more paramount,

“We manufacture our rugs and carpets with 40 years of know-how and the

OT Carpets stands out as a shining example. This family business certainly

typical German ‘more is more’ mentality. We can spend up to three weeks

knows the key ingredients for long lasting success. As Elke says, “To bring

tufting a guest cabin carpet for a superyacht. You can feel the difference

out a good result you need to add a lot of fun and love to the recipe and

when walking on it, and you see it,” Elke emphasises. Their dedication

sometimes a little bit of coincidence and good luck.” For both residential

to environmental friendliness is not just a marketing strategy but a core

and superyacht interiors, the specification remains the same: only the

principle - extending the life cycle of their products and maintaining low-

best. www.olivertreutlein.com

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