Block Print Rugs
The block printing process as one of the oldest in textile design has seen many adaptations. To wit, many of our designs draw on time-honored, even archaic designs, such as 17th-century Mogul rug patterns that allow admirers of the craft to make their own personal connection. Some of our contributions to the aesthetic include a subtle high-low texture for an added sense of dimension, a wool-and-silk blend that creates a more elegant play of the light, and a wider range of vibrant, contemporary colors that brighten and enrich a room. Above all, comfort was the priority, as it is in all of our custom collections.
The Block Print Collection represents that tasteful elegance that’s so challenging, yet rewarding, to capture—a sophisticated new approach to a beloved style that’s somehow personal and also manages to present a refined contemporary discovery.
- Under 6 x 9
- Runners
- 6 x 9
- 8 x 10
- 9 x 12
- 10 x 14
- 12 x 15
- Over 12 x 15
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Stories from the Block Print Archive
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
Leo and Greti Wollner and the Vienna Carpet Inheritance
There is a particular authority that attaches to an object when one can trace its maker's hand, teacher by teacher, back to a single revolutionary moment, and in the case of Leo and Gretl Wollner, that moment is the Wiener Werkstätte. To own a Wollner carpet is to hold the last living end of a thread that runs directly to Josef Hoffmann, to Koloman Moser, to the Vienna of 1903 that resolved, against the whole weight of European convention, that there should be no hierarchy dividing the fine arts from the applied ones. A painting and a carpet were to be judged by the same measure. A century later, the Wollners are among the very last to have been taught that creed by the people who founded it.
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What William Morris, Paul Poiret, and the Bauhaus Each Understood About the Rug and What French Art Deco Proved
In the winter of 1883, William Morris stood before a room full of wool merchants, manufacturers, and assorted Victorian worthies in a lecture hall in Birmingham and said something that no one in that room was prepared to hear. The decorative arts, he told them, were not decorative at all. They were the most serious form of human making and their degradation under industrial production was not an aesthetic problem but a civilizational one. He had brought, as he often did, an Oriental carpet to make his point. Then he said, in effect: this is what we have lost the capacity to make, and until we recover it, we have no business calling ourselves a culture.
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Rug & Kilim’s Featured Projects of 2024
As a new year begins and Rug & Kilim looks back at the many works that shaped our portfolio in 2024, we highlight 12 projects that stand apart for their singular vision, as well as three particularly special commissions that merit recognition for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in contemporary textile arts. Through these 12 twelve months of remarkable collaborations, we've witnessed how textile arts can transform spaces while honoring their inherent character. From Tribeca lofts to English country houses, from Miami's oceanfront to Manhattan's historic townhouses, each project demonstrates that exceptional design transcends mere decoration to become an essential narrative element.
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A Brief Guide to Emilio Pucci “The Prince of Prints” and Mid-Century Modern Designs
When America dreamed in Technicolor and design spoke the language of optimism, mid-century modern wasn't just a style—it was a revolution in living. Between the clean sweep of a Saarinen table and the organic curve of an Eames chair lay a new world of possibility: where simplicity was synonymous with luxury. Here, in this golden age of design democracy, even the flooring became a canvas for innovation. While names like Herman Miller and Knoll defined the silhouettes of modern living, it was the often-overlooked story of textile and rug design that gave these spaces their soul. Emilio Pucci, an aristocrat turned avant-garde visionary, whose kaleidoscopic genius would transform not just what we wore, but how we lived, is popularly called "The Prince of Prints".
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Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Collection: A 17th Century Tradition Reimagined
As seen in Veranda Magazine, September/October 2024. Reprinted with permission of Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Photography by Xavier Béjot. Reprinted with permission of Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. “Superstars of the Silk Road” As seen in Veranda Magazine, September/October 2024. Reprinted with permission of Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Photography by Becky Luigart-Stayner (@sunnyhousestudio). Produced by Sara Clark (@saraellisclark). Reprinted with permission of Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. In the history of textile design, few techniques can boast the rich heritage and enduring appeal of block printing. This ancient craft, which has graced fabrics for millennia, is experiencing a renaissance in the realm of luxury floor coverings. At the forefront of this revival is our latest collection, which marries time-honored traditions with contemporary flair, echoing the timeless elegance as that of Hermès scarves and the bold geometrics of Yves Saint Laurent's Mondrian dress.
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A Profile on William Morris—-Arts and Crafts Movement and Tapestries
Above is our rare Antique Arts & Crafts William Morris Beige Brown And Pink Wool Floral Rug, SKU 12413, reflecting Morris’s unique design aesthetic known for their distinctive stylized natural forms, exquisite symmetry, and vibrant colors. Rooted in a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world, his patterns draw inspiration from a rich array of flora, including thistles, ginkgo leaves, willow trees, and various flowers. The intricate designs reflect Morris's commitment to celebrating the inherent elegance found in the organic shapes and symmetries present in nature. Referring to tapestries as “the noblest of weaving arts”, he was a central figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, and his tapestries played a significant role in promoting the ideals of the movement.
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