Portuguese wool and cork carpet "Cairo"
You can really feel the sunshine on your skin while looking at the bright color combination of the rug "Cairo" from the Portuguese manufactory Sugo Cork. As a contrast, there is a black and white section in between, with a sophisticated vibrant weave pattern based on diamond shapes.
Cork's many useful properties complement and stabilize the woolen fabric perfectly. It is warm, light, elastic and resistant to abrasion. Its closed material structure offers microbes no surface to attack. In also dampens the sound of steps.
Weaving cork into a rug is an innovative technique developed by textile designer Susana Godinho who founded the workshop Sugo Cork in 2014 in the small Portuguese town of Santa Maria da Feira. A small team weaves the rugs manually, row by row, on traditional looms. In addition to cork from certified cultivation, only natural fibers such as wool, linen and recycled cotton are used. The whole production process aimes at the highest quality and sustainability.
Color: Here in the shop we offer two standard colors, white and pink. On request and without mark-up the rug can be made in another color of your choice. In this case please contact us by e-mail or telephone.
Size: Here in the shop we offer a few recommended standard sizes. The rug can also be made in any bespoke size from a small mat to a space-filling oversize rug. To find out the price for your preferred size please contact us by phone or e-mail.
Rug's borders: By default, the rug finishes with borders knotted from linen, which is a viable and solid solution. On request, the edge can be finished with the wool used for the rug, either smooth or with fringes of 5 cm length. If you prefer so, please let us know in the comment field of the checkout. Of course you may also order by e-mail or phone.
Material: wool and cork (weft threads), linen (warp threads and border)
Care instructions: The rug should be regularly cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, avoiding strong rubbing. It should be ventilated occasionaly. Stains should be promptly removed by dabbing with a damp cloth or rag. Dry cleaning is possible if the cleaning company understands wool rugs. Moisture is not good for the rug. It is not suitable for outdoor use. If the carpet is exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, the colors may fade. Rotating the rug from time to time keeps the color even.
Please note that this carpet is always made to customer's specifications and can therefore not be returned.
Cork's many useful properties complement and stabilize the woolen fabric perfectly. It is warm, light, elastic and resistant to abrasion. Its closed material structure offers microbes no surface to attack. In also dampens the sound of steps.
Weaving cork into a rug is an innovative technique developed by textile designer Susana Godinho who founded the workshop Sugo Cork in 2014 in the small Portuguese town of Santa Maria da Feira. A small team weaves the rugs manually, row by row, on traditional looms. In addition to cork from certified cultivation, only natural fibers such as wool, linen and recycled cotton are used. The whole production process aimes at the highest quality and sustainability.
Color: Here in the shop we offer two standard colors, white and pink. On request and without mark-up the rug can be made in another color of your choice. In this case please contact us by e-mail or telephone.
Size: Here in the shop we offer a few recommended standard sizes. The rug can also be made in any bespoke size from a small mat to a space-filling oversize rug. To find out the price for your preferred size please contact us by phone or e-mail.
Rug's borders: By default, the rug finishes with borders knotted from linen, which is a viable and solid solution. On request, the edge can be finished with the wool used for the rug, either smooth or with fringes of 5 cm length. If you prefer so, please let us know in the comment field of the checkout. Of course you may also order by e-mail or phone.
Material: wool and cork (weft threads), linen (warp threads and border)
Care instructions: The rug should be regularly cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, avoiding strong rubbing. It should be ventilated occasionaly. Stains should be promptly removed by dabbing with a damp cloth or rag. Dry cleaning is possible if the cleaning company understands wool rugs. Moisture is not good for the rug. It is not suitable for outdoor use. If the carpet is exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, the colors may fade. Rotating the rug from time to time keeps the color even.
Please note that this carpet is always made to customer's specifications and can therefore not be returned.
