*** We are exhibiting at Battersea Decorative Fair, London 3-8 October 2023 - stand D19 (rear of the hall). The studio wil be closed during this time so there might be some delay responding to enquiries/orders.

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Journal

Britannia and Her Carpets

April 08, 2021

Britannia and Her Carpets

 

Hand-knotted Carpets are no longer made in the British Isles, the last in England being the Royal Wilton Carpet Company, closed 1960, and Donegal Carpets Ltd Killybegs Co.Donegal Eire which closed in 1987. Herewith listed by CROR are the known handmade manufactures up until that time.

An Ongoing List of Carpet Manufacturers in the British Isles

 



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Turkish bespoke carpet production
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A lifetime’s experience with antique carpets has guided into making hand made carpets to individual requirements — be it straight replicas, moderated antique designs or entirely new concepts. The work also includes installation fit outs with specialty staircases. Most weaving is done in Turkey via our outpost in Istanbul using sustainable materials, natural dyes, hand spun wool and non-exploitative labour.

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Battersea Decorative & Antique Textile Fair
Battersea Decorative & Antique Textile Fair

May 08, 2023

Once again we are participating in the Battersea Decorative Fair located in Battersea Park, London. The stand may be found on pitch A27 at the far left corner of the main exhibition hall. Dates: Tuesday 9th May - Sunday 14th May 2023. Free parking onsite and a courtesy bus operates from Sloane Square every 15 minutes.

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Carpets by Alfred Lapworth & Co. London Bond Street supplier
Carpets by Alfred Lapworth & Co.

February 10, 2023

Currently investigating the activities and output of this London Bond Street supplier who purchased Wilton Carpet Company (1860) made carpets for St. George's Chapel Windsor (1842/3)  Great Exhibition (1851). Alfred Lapworth & Co, Carpet were Manufacturers to Her Majesty & the Royal Family, 22 Old Bond Street, London. Also possibly at 19/20 Old Bond Street.

The image shown is part of our compenium of Suppliers and Manufactuers prior to 1951 the full list may be seen here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSjV-I2fNtgvr3e_xow6IqdkVZdiiXMHH4eyDPWBFBEF8epd6lvqR1GW-2Yb89O5TSV7fNFVCRO02RE/pub

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Clive Rogers

Studio 6, First Floor
Fromeside, Stroud
Gloucestershire GL5 3JX

+44(0)1453 751400
stroud@orient-rug.com


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