Rugs
ELMO USES A MELANGE OF NATURAL TONES TO CREATE A SUBTLE MARBLED EFFECT THAT ADDS DIMENSION AND DEPTH TO THE RUG.
Made from thick, quality New Zealand wool that offers unparalleled comfort and durability, its softness and warmth is fused with cool Nordic aesthetics to result in an elegant and timeless design for your floor.
- Designed by Gitte-Annette Knudsen.
- Hand-woven by finest rug artisans.
- Composition: 100% New Zealand Wool
Care and Maintenance: Regular cleaning by vacuuming. Do not vacuum with the brushes in the “out position”. To be washed flat by a professional carpet cleaner. Most new rugs “shed” and this is very normal. Excess pile should be removed from the rug as it appears. We recommend underlay to avoid discolouration.
100% HAND KNOTTED
Depending on the technique and size of the rug, an artisan can spend weeks or months to finish a rug. All Hand-knotted rugs are by far the most intricate and labour intensive process. An experienced weaver can tie an average of 8,000-10,000 knots per day, with bigger rugs requiring up to several weavers working together on one rug at the same time. This ancient and time-honoured technique is extremely time-consuming, demanding great expertise and precision that takes years of practise.
MEET THE DESIGNER
Gitte-Annette Knudsen, first started designing rugs for Linie Design in 2001 and still enjoys a successful collaboration with us today. In her hand-woven rug designs for Linie Design, Gitte-Annette combines minimal use of colour with carefully selected materials and structures to create extra depth and visual interest. Balancing rustic appeal and understated elegance, her rugs bring a natural harmony and timeless quality to their surroundings.
FROM THE OUTSET THE MISSION WAS CLEAR; TO CREATE HANDWOVEN RUGS THAT REMAINED TRUE TO THE NORDIC DESIGN TRADITIONS OF UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY AND UNCLUTTERED AESTHETICS, AND THIS STILL REMAINS THE CASE TODAY.
Linie Design was founded in 1980 by Keld Agerskov and Hugo Anthon, with the ambition of creating handmade rugs that would merge Danish design and innovation with traditional Indian craftsmanship. Jesper Christiansen and Kenneth Nielsen joined in 1999, and they own the company today, continuing to run Linie Design based on the core values it was established with - with decency, innovation and craftsmanship still pervading every aspect of the business.
Today, Linie Design continues its collaboration with a number of Danish textile designers, led by Head of Design Urd Moll Gundermann. Our rug collections reflect the unique creative styles of each individual designer, reproduced by hand by skilled artisans in India. Whilst keeping traditional heritage values in high esteem and exceptional quality consistently high, the design team use innovative technology and new techniques to create new dimensions and push boundaries in design.
Over the years, as our focus has shifted towards a more international market, Linie Design rugs are now being sold in more than 70 countries worldwide – making us the leading developer of handmade rugs in Northern Europe. We also have a greater focus on taking care of the environment, with certifications and memberships that help ensure all processes, from design to production and sales, are conducted with integrity and accountability. We are committed to supporting local communities, ensuring safe and efficient working practices, while consciously attempting to minimize our environmental impact. All our products are developed and produced in compliance with relevant international and national regulatory requirements.
Disclaimer: Cressina makes every effort to provide high-quality images and measurements to help you choose your furniture. Colors may vary depending on your monitor's color settings. Manufacturers may also provide photos taken in a professional setting under different lighting conditions, which may or may not correspond to the lighting levels in your room. Colors may appear differently depending on the lighting. The measurements can deviate +/-3% for this product which is considered normal. If precise dimensions or colors are critical to your order, we recommend contacting us by phone or e-mail so that we can assist you with your specific requirements. Please note that variations in color and texture can arise between different batches of yarn and dye baths. Some slight irregularities may occur as a result of the handmade process.
