European Central Asian Rugs

Antique Bessarabian rug. Size: 10'9" × 13'7" (327 × 414 cm) Color: Beige, Brown, Gray, Pink, Purple, Taupe. A hand-knotted wool Bessarabian rug dating back to circa 1920. The main fi...

00.04 hand knotted rug by Laroque Studio Hand knotted in Nepal Dimensions: 220x140 cm Materials: Chinese silk / wool Quality: 100 knots / sq inch ...

00.03 hand knotted rug by Laroque Studio Hand knotted in Nepal Dimensions: 180x270 cm Materials: Chinese silk / wool Quality: 100 knots / sq inch ...

Machineel handknotted carpet by Laroque Studio Dimensions: 130x130 cm Materials: wool / acrylic Quality: 500.000 dots It would be nearly impossible to name just one idea that inspired collection 00. It started off with the periodic table of elements. I loved how this simple and yet well-classified structure arranges chemical elements with similar chemical behaviors into groups. Every element is like a code. That comparison instantly brought me back to our modern digital world - where letters and words are flying across borders. Invisible science but very precise. Somehow these two concepts merged into one. Rainbow, being a phenomenon, an optical illusion of light in water droplets not only brings something very poetic but also shows us how something magical can arise when two very different elements meet together. LAROQUE ST is a journey to a new discovery. The essence of our studio lies in constant experimentation with high-quality materials, exquisite artisanal craftsmanship and techniques. We look for elusive connections and new interpretations - we find new meanings and tell a story. The fluidity of our designs allows for any change in colors, materials, the scale of a pattern, the size and shape of the final product. With every new color or a new weaving technique begins a new journey. Knot by knot. It feels like a meditation. And yet this very complex process of carpet-weaving requires extremely high-skilled level of craftsmanship. The pile height can vary. A knot of silk may be found right next to a knot of wool. A palette of colors is infinite. Katy Pititskaya a founder & creative director of Laroque St*. Katy is an interior and product designer based in Moscow and Milan. She graduated from Moscow Architectural University with a degree in Architecture and has received a master’s degree in Interior and Living Design under the mentorship of Patricia Urquiola, from the Domus Academy in Milan. Since graduation in 2015, Katy worked with Massimiliano Locatelli in Milan and with Crosby Studios...

White snakeroot handknotted carpet by Laroque Studio Dimensions: 100 x 80 cm Materials: Acrylic Quality: 500.000 dots It would be nearly impossible to name just one idea that inspired collection 00. It started off with the periodic table of elements. I loved how this simple and yet well-classified structure arranges chemical elements with similar chemical behaviors into groups. Every element is like a code. That comparison instantly brought me back to our modern digital world - where letters and words are flying across borders. Invisible science but very precise. Somehow these two concepts merged into one. Rainbow, being a phenomenon, an optical illusion of light in water droplets not only brings something very poetic but also shows us how something magical can arise when two very different elements meet together. LAROQUE ST is a journey to a new discovery. The essence of our studio lies in constant experimentation with high-quality materials, exquisite artisanal craftsmanship and techniques. We look for elusive connections and new interpretations - we find new meanings and tell a story. The fluidity of our designs allows for any change in colors, materials, the scale of a pattern, the size and shape of the final product. With every new color or a new weaving technique begins a new journey. Knot by knot. It feels like a meditation. And yet this very complex process of carpet-weaving requires extremely high-skilled level of craftsmanship. The pile height can vary. A knot of silk may be found right next to a knot of wool. A palette of colors is infinite. Katy Pititskaya a founder & creative director of Laroque St. Katy is an interior and product designer based in Moscow and Milan. She graduated from Moscow Architectural University with a degree in Architecture and has received a master’s degree in Interior and Living Design under the mentorship of Patricia Urquiola, from the Domus Academy in Milan. Since graduation in 2015, Katy worked with Massimiliano Locatelli...