Kangan Arora Monument in Mint Rug

As part of London Design Festival 2022, we launched a new two-part collection with textile designer Kangan Arora; Cosmic Check and Falling Shadows. The meticulously thought-out patterns and colour combinations seen across the 10 new rugs are borne from what Kangan describes as ‘often mathematical’ processes. The rugs are produced in 3 different constructs (Hand Knotted, Tufted and Hand Woven), each made with New Zealand wool and are influenced by architectural shapes and references, from both Indian and Japanese ancient traditions.

Cosmic Check is a collection of dancing colours and distorted checkerboard patterns drawn from Indian cosmic arts and board games. The designs are Full of movement and motion, they allude to both the circular rhythms of chanted mantras and the eye-catching graphics of modernist op art.

Falling Shadows draws on arches, openings and architectural forms are picked out with a clean linear aesthetic and simple palate of dual colours. From the gallery to the living room, this collection observes the way light falls and shadows are cast in extraordinary spaces.

The colours used in each rug balance the bold patterns to produce an overall synergy that allows each to sit comfortably in a range of settings.

Crafted by punching strands of yarn onto a stretched canvas frame, hand-tufting brings a deep and luxurious texture. The feel of a hand-tufted rug is hard to beat and the technique is ideal for a myriad of shapes, painterly lines and bright, contrasting colours.