For over 60 years, luxury rug company Illulian’s distinctive approach to Nepalese hand-knotted rug making has yielded bespoke, handmade rugs and tapestries that prove equally dazzling as wall decor as they do as floor coverings. For private clients, hospitality properties and collectors all over the world, the manufacturer offers six collections of rugs: Design, Palace, Limited Edition, Marina, Kids and Ancient rugs.
Helmed today by Shahnaz Illulian and her sons David and Bendis Ronchetti, Illulian offers different materials, shapes, pile heights, colors and sizes to accommodate a wide range of preferences.
Illulian is based in the fashion district of Milan and consequently finds inspiration from current design trends. There are two Illulian showrooms — one is dedicated to showcasing a breathtaking collection of antique and vintage rugs and tapestries, while the second houses the finest in contemporary furniture and decorative objects.
Modern at heart, Illulian rugs are meticulously crafted. The manufacturer’s textiles are hand-knotted in Nepal by Illulian artisans and see an integration of 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool. All antique rugs are primarily woven with wool, while cotton is a close second. Other materials, including silk and goat hair, are less popular but still crop up frequently in the antique market. Illulian rugs are dyed using vegetable and mineral pigments.
Illulian has been featured in magazines around the world including Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Salon Interior and Marie Claire Maison.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Illulian rugs and carpets.
Rug Makan in Himalayan Wool and Silk, Black, Grey, Yellow
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
This piece is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 100% silk. The base is 5 mm high, while the design is 7 mm high with 152,000 knot/sqm. Customizable in terms of size, c...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Jasper in Himalayan Wool and Silk Pink, Blue, Beige
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Hand knotted in Nepal by master craftsmen, A true textile artwork paying homage to the avant-garde Dada, this rug boasts an abstract pattern in a delightful combination of azure, pin...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Roy Vol II in Himalayan Wool and Silk Blue, Green
By Emtivi Studio, Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Hand knotted in Nepal by master craftsmen, this rug is part of the Limited Edition collection and designed by Emtivi studio. It boasts a sophisticated combination of curves and lines...
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21st Century Carpet Rug Deko in Himalayan Wool and Silk Pink, Orange, Yellow
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
This piece is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool dyed using vegetable and mineral pigments. The base is 5 mm high, while the design i...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug the Cloud in Himalayan Wool and Silk Grey, Black, Red
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The Cloud by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas becomes a rug and part of our daily life. Due to its sinuous and organic lines the design generates shapes that always appear different depending on the orientation. As if they were in constant motion. The more you look at them, the more you discover new configurations. An object that brings a small piece of sky into our homes. “Suspended in the air, the clouds...
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21st Century Carpet Rug Dash in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige, White, Grey, Gold
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The rug features an abstract design with an artistic flair, blended with cool calming tones, such as pearl grey, ash grey and mushroom. Himalayan wool and silk mingle to create layer...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Frantik in Himalayan Wool and Silk, Black, White
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The black silk of the decoration creates a stunning pattern of diamonds divided into off-placed strips. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% f...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Vanity in Himalayan Wool and Silk, Beige, Purple, Red
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool dyed using vegetable and mineral pigments. The base is 5 mm high, while the design is ...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Stella in Himalayan Wool Black, White
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool dyed using vegetable and mineral pigments. The pile is 7 mm high with 152,000 knot/sqm...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Madisson in Himalayan Wool and Silk Ivory, Gold, Beige
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool dyed using vegetable and mineral pigments. The base is 5 mm high, while the design is ...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Enigma in Himalayan Wool and Silk Gray, Black
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
A geometric and concentric structure where it's not clear whether the point of view is from up to down or viceversa. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% s...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Brera in Himalayan Wool and Silk White, Gray, Blue
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Like its name says Brera rug is inspired to the stones and marbles flooring of the historical buildings of the well-known neighborhood characterized by small and pedestrian streets f...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Dexter in Himalayan Wool and Silk Brown, Blue, White
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The intriguing play of juxtaposed forms returns an exceptional dynamism to Dexter, a real kaleidoscopic rug. This piece is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Habana in Himalayan Wool and Silk Brown, Beige, Yellow
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Illulian dedicates this design to the Cuban capital of La Habana finding inspiration in the art of its wrought iron balconies that characterize the outdoor life of its citizens This ...
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21st Century Carpet Rug Seven in Himalayan Wool and Silk, Black, Gray
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Seven concentric rectangles define a very elegant and strong design able to clearly define the area where the rug is placed. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by usin...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Shibori by J&V in Himalayan Wool and Silk White, Blue
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
From the meeting between Illulian and Jannelli & Volpi, a metaphorical transposition from vertical to horizontal arises. For Illulian's Limited Edition, a fascinating design of the f...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Matrix in Himalayan Wool and Silk Black, Beige
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
A dense set of cubes, shadows and lights creates an effect of three-dimensional depth that makes Matrix a lively rug. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% s...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Focus by Lorenzo Petrantoni in Himalayan Wool and Silk
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Focus by Lorenzo Petrantoni. The composition was made with a collage of selected elements patiently attached by hand. A central point from where texts, images and decorations of ever...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Ducale in Himalayan Wool and Silk Gray
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Great tribute to the working of wrought iron, material which has been able to decorate the most prestigious buildings in the world. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Siciliae by Alessandro Enriquez, Himalayan Wool and Silk
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Siciliae by Alessandro Enriquez. The talented fashion designer made a "puzzle" of Sicilian Majolica, an element of the Classic furnishings of the mos...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Extrud by Fabien Cappello in Himalayan Wool and Silk
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Fabien Cappello presents a composition of 3D elements translated into a graphical game of forms and shadows. The surface magically acquires...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Illusion in Himalayan Wool and Silk Black, Gray, White
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The Illusion rug is an intricate combination of triangles of different colors placed in such a way as to create an optical effect with a strong visual imp...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Damask in Himalayan Wool and Silk Gray
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Classic design inspired to antique Fine Middle Eastern damask rugs from Illulian's Palace Collection. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by u...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Richelieu V1 in Himalayan Wool and Silk Gray, Beige
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Faded version of Richelieu model. Refined and elegant decorations, with an orderly line and luxurious style for a rug inspired by the Aubusson models of France of the great monarchs....
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21st Century Carpet Rug Romance in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige, White
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Romance is a characteristic poem of the Spanish literary tradition that became popular in the 15th century at the time of the last reign of the Moors in Spain. From here Illulian tak...
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpet Rug Athos in Himalayan Wool and Silk Gray
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Classic design inspired to antique French rugs from Illulian's Palace collection. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% sil...
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