###SHORTDESC###

Working a sophisticated palette and a timeless motif, it's easy to see how this collaborative creation has become a coveted bestseller.

###ABOUT###

KEY CUES

Classical, strict and sophisticated' are adjectives designer Emily Todhunter uses to describe the Catella rug she has conceived for The Rug Company, but not without adding the irrefutable keyword, -glamour'. Indeed, the design's bold, raised lines and metallic shimmer - adaptively worked in steel grey against a neutral palette - have made it the Company's most successful creation in recent years.

TIMELESS VERSATILITY

The design's timeless connecting ring motif is a welcome addition to virtually any environment, working equally well in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

MATERIAL WORLD

Expertly hand-knotted from Tibetan wool and silk - materials with incredible lustre as well as durability - the floor covering is skilfully realised by Nepalese artisans using ancient rug making techniques passed through the generations.

###DIMENSIONS###

Available in multiple sizes.

The Rug Company Tips and Tricks:

Living Room:

Go for the largest size you can afford as it gives a generous, calming effect to the room. It's best to place furniture such as the sofa half on a rug, to give a wonderfully luxurious and flowing feel to the space. Small rugs can look bitty in the wrong space. A common solution is to have a rug that sits within the furniture, in front of sofas and chairs. In this case, the rug should be slightly longer and wider than the furniture and not too far from the seating.

Dining Room:

If you want to unify a room, a large rug will do this most effectively. In this case, leave sufficient extra space around all the furniture so it does not appear -perched' on the edge of the rug. Furniture around the perimeter of the room, such as sideboards and cupboards, are generally best left completely off the rug. For a dining room, a large rug under the table will deaden the sound in the room and bring colour, pattern and texture. Ideally, the rug should be in proportion to the table, and larger than it so that there is sufficient space to pull out a chair and sit down without the back legs coming off the rug. The minimum that allows for this is 75cm so that the ideal size is generally at least 1.50m larger than the table in each direction. Remember that the centre of the rug will mostly be obscured by the table and chairs, so the most important part of the design is the border.

Bedroom:

For a bedroom, the rug is best placed underneath the bed, framing it but stopping short of the side tables. This allows for rug underfoot when one gets out of bed. An alternative option is to have a smaller rug on either side of the bed.

###DETAILS###

Brand

The Rug Company

Material

Craftsmanship: Handknotted wool with handcarving

Need to Know

Knot count: 100 knot, Technique: Cut pile & Carving.

Crafting each rug takes four months, but they last generations because of the time-honoured techniques employed by artisans who create these unique pieces.

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