Indoor / Outdoor Patio area rug collection December 01 2020
Our designer liaison Sean introducing Patio Collection. Patio is quite versatile and may be specified in custom colors and sizes.
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Lily Banning X Kush Rugs November 16 2020
One of our favorite challenges is translating an artist's work into rugs. It’s not easy, especially when the artwork is a painting. The dimensionality of paint on canvas is an expression. The blending of pigments is a harmony. The quiet detail of a brush stroke is a sixth sense. How does one communicate all of this in a series of knots? How does one mimic a subtle flow of colors in dyed wool and silk?
When Lily Banning visited us, late on a Friday afternoon, to ask us if we ever took on projects like this, we were immediately taken by her. Lily is clearly passionate about her work, but seemed equally as energized by the medium of rugs as an outlet for her creativity. It’s a fine distinction, but an important one. When the artist can possess a love for both mediums, the result is better. This was absolutely true for the Banning Rugs.
The first step in custom rugs is always the same: selecting colors, materials and construction. Lily's paintings, being complex and nuanced, demanded a fine, hand-knotted construction with wools that allow soft shifts in tone.
We felt that raised silk would be an important ingredient as a way to convey the painting’s play with light and shadows. We specified several different ply techniques to convey the texture of brush strokes. And we integrated subtle color tweeds to suggest the flow of pigments.
The artisans in Nepal possess legendary weaving skills, and imbue every rug they create with an artist’s rhythm. Their deep experience with custom work makes it easy to navigate complicated projects like this one. We start with computer renderings-- maps which specify each knot. From approved drawings, we ordered samples, which are treasures all on their own.
After approving the samples, Lily was ready to move on to full size pieces. Weaving took several months, and we were updated by our team in Nepal with regular progress shots. These progress shots are consistently wonderful and remind us of the history of rug weaving- its importance in the world.
The finished rugs, shown below, are magnificent. Shimmering jewels, full of emotion and movement, telling the stories of artists on opposite ends of the earth.
We are honored to have partnered with Lily Banning to produce these remarkable rugs.
Banning Rugs may be ordered direct through the artist. Check out these rugs and her other work here.
Round & Round November 06 2020
Sometimes the perfect rug, is a round rug.
There are two easy ways to generate round options for your space. Kush can re-scale and edit a design from our catalogue, or create a bespoke design. Here's a striking example of a custom round piece.
Dwell Magazine | Geremia Design June 01 2020
Geremia Design's Presidio Project featured in Dwell Magazine. Infinite thanks to Geremia Design for coming to Kush with your custom rug vision, and photographer Aaron Leitz for taking truly stunning photos of the finished installation.
Designer Installation | Maison Inc. May 26 2020
Timeless interior design by Maison Inc. The installation features a custom oversize Khotan rug in soft colors.
Custom Design | Ashton Ford Design May 15 2020
A soothing and dreamy interior designed by Ashton Ford Design.
Designer Installation | Bright Design Lab May 13 2020
A custom geometric rug for an entryway. Designed by Bright Design Lab.
Custom Design | Abode Design May 01 2020
Two custom rugs of the same design for Abode Design in Portland. We love the oversize scale of the design, it makes the rugs feel open and welcoming.
Custom Tribal Kilim | Residential Installation April 30 2020
A flat woven kilim with a custom, tribal motif.
When a client can't find the perfect rug, we make them the perfect rug. Our in house team collaborates with clients to render the design, choose colors, and suggest the best weaving quality for each project. Creating a custom rug for residential and commercial installations has never been easier!
Meet the New Bohemians February 14 2020
Meet the new Bohemians! These Turkish beauties have just landed and they are crazy GREAT! Made from pre-1960’s era recycled Turkish textiles, each one has a truly one-of-a-kind flair.
Imagine unraveling old nomadic tents, wild Tulus, and vintage rugs by hand. Now imagine spinning those unraveled fibers into fresh yarns, and then knotting a whole new rug by hand. The dedication, devotion, and vision behind these modern vintage rugs is awesome.
We stan. Check out more of our Tribal and Bohemian rugs.