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LUXURY UNDERFOOT The design rugs and carpets by Luxury Carpet Studio travel the world on megayachts, private jets and in luxury hotels. They stand out for the innovation, research, technology and art that goes into their production by Micaela Zucconi
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Opening, Deus Maris collection and /, in Luxury Pride and Wool + silk, hand tufted/ Embossing. Above, Deus Maris collection and /, in Luxury Pride and wool + viscose, Hand knotted with handtufted /embossing. Top, left, wool + silk handtufted/embossing and Carving. Centre, Colore, in blue, wool + silk, handtufted/embossing. To side, wool and viscose handtufted/ embossing and carving
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utstanding quality is our fundamental value and our calling
is a combination of traditional weaving techniques and modern
card. We look for it in every stage of production, from the
technology – the decorative motifs are placed on the carpet canvas
original idea and development to design, materials choice, client
then a sort of pistol is used to punch tufts – wool, real silk, viscose,
relationship, service and logistics”. These are the words of Vincenzo
bamboo, banano etc. – into the cloth, following the pattern. The
Solenne, CEO of Luxury Carpet Studio, a Brianza-(North of Italy)
hand knotting technique dates back to ancient times, uses naturally-
based company that has been designing and producing extra-luxury
dyed Tibetan yarns and is carried out by expert weavers who all knot
rugs since 2012, as he sums up his corporate philosophy. The brand
at the same speed on metal bars. Hand loom weaving lies between
has been developed with great care, guided by a virtuous mix of
manual and loom production, using artisanal looms of different
technology and imagination, innovation and tradition. This recipe
heights according to the size of rug or carpet required. The result
shapes the work of a team of architects and designers, the choice
is extremely hard-wearing products with simple decorations. The
of top-of-the-range materials and four types of manufacturing
fourth technique, Axminster, refers to machine-made products
process in a successful blend of technology and art. Hand Tufting
with a dense, compact weave with a pile composition of 80% wool 165
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Some examples from the Outdoor Collection in hand woven high-tech cord. Totally resistant to mould and bacteria, water-repellent and 100% recyclable. For daily cleaning, using vacuum cleaner without brush
and 20% nylon, creating extremely durable products suitable for
circular economy. The product includes a strong artisanal input
contract orders. Rugs and carpets can also be produced to designs
and has great technical and aesthetic potential. It is intended for a
requested by clients, and colour, size, texture and materials are all
very high-end market – as, in fact, are the other products. Take, for
personalisable. Every product complies with international quality
example, some clients from the corporate portfolio, which includes
standards, with safety guaranteed by strict testing and certification
the world’s most important yacht-building yards, famous fashion
from recognised laboratories like the CSI (IMQ Group), the
brands, private jet owners, hotel chains like Marriott and Bulgari
CTSS-Centro Tessile Serico Sostenibile and the Albonico Studio.
and prestige dwellings and residential complexes. The company
This 360-degree management strategy also places an emphasis on
is based in Italy with an independent operations centre in Hong
sustainability, which has led to the development of an innovative
Kong that employs a number of local artisans. It is active in all
and eco-aware synthetic yarn created by the Aquafil group, using
international markets and is set to open shortly in Dubai and the
recycled plastic refuse, production waste and nylon from old
UK. “Our aim is to become the uncontested leader in the supplying
fishing nets. “It’s a green production process that respects the
rugs and carpets for the luxury yacht-building industry”.
environments where it takes place”, in line with the concept of the
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Some rugs and carpets from the Recycled collection, made using ECONYL ®, an innovative, eco-aware synthetic yarn developed by the Aquafil group obtained from old nylon fishing nets, industrial waste and fabric scraps
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