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Manufacture Cogolin
La Manufacture Cogolin has produced rugs of unrivaled elegance, hand-knotted or woven by local craftswomen on 19th Century looms in a small village near Saint-Tropez since 1924. In 1928 visionary textile engineer Jean Lauer purchased the workshop that would become La Manufacture Cogolin. To the Manufacture’s production of hand-knotted rugs, Lauer added 19th Century Jacquard hand-weaving looms, which are still in use today.

Each Cogolin rug was knotted or woven by local craftswomen whose skill, combined with Lauer’s groundbreaking innovations, helped propel the brand to international renown by the 1930s. Lauer’s expertise quickly made him a widely sought-after collaborator with many of Europe’s finest designers, such as Jules Leleu, Christian Bérard, Jean-Michel Frank, Sir David Hicks and even the artist Jean Cocteau. Each Cogolin rug is a unique piece crafted by artisans with exceptional expertise. 

Nanimarquina
Driven by a singular desire and a very creative background, Nani established nanimarquina in 1987 with a clear goal: to design unique and surprising handcrafted rugs for people to enjoy. The idea of blending contemporary design to traditional rugs was well received and soon nanimarquina embarked on the adventure of outsourcing production to those countries that offered cultural value and unlimited possibilities for rug craftsmanship.  They are a family-owned company, pioneer in the field of contemporary rug design; searching for constant innovation, handcraft techniques, and new materials. They are invested in conveying the essence of our brand, highlighting our values to produce quality rugs that blend traditional techniques and modern design.

Pinton
150 years dedicated to perfection have made Pinton one of today’s leading names in exceptional carpets, rugs and tapestries. Since 1867 the Pinton family passion for the art of weaving has combined with its centuries-old craftsmen to forge a promising and innovative future. Since 1867 the Pinton family passion for the art of weaving has combined with its centuries-old craftsmen to forge a promising and innovative future.

With excellence and creativity as its sole guiding principles, Pinton has propelled the tradition of Aubusson tapestry into modernity. Structured around two areas of activity /  the Pinton Workshop dedicated to luxury decoration and Pinton Éditions, devoted to contemporary art / the family company’s international scope has quickly expanded, spreading the influence of the French art of weaving. 

Alexia Leleu
Founded in 1910, the Maison Leleu was, for more then sixty years, leader of the french know how in the furniture and exceptional decoration universe that associate art, luxury and handcraft. The Maison Leleu is radiating and known all around the world for all it's decorations : lamps, exceptional wood furnitures, fabrics, wallpapers and handmade carpets. This brand seduced the greatest, from the Japenese emperor to the Iran Shah. The last building site of this prestigious house was the transformation of Persépolis in response to the Shah's request. Result, 64 hectars of ruins which were supposed to be transformed in a party area to celebrate the 2 500 years of the Persian Empire. Two years of work which will never be payed and that will cause the closing of Maison Leleu in 1973.

Asleep for 45 years, Maison Leleu is finaly waking up thanks to Jules Leleu's great-granddaughter, Alexia. After studying medicine, then marketing, she founded a job in the pharmaceutical industry. The history of her great heritage will finaly catch her up and she will go back to the Boulle School where she studies history of art, way of living and habitat. An indispensable knowledge to better understand and respect the history of the family business. She has now released her first collection of tailor-made carpets baptised "Itinérance" which are related to four themes : Galaxy, Labyrinth, Civilisation and Tribal. She visits the archives, chooses more actual colours and adjusts the paterns while respecting the ancestral traditions. The handmade persian stitch is kept, an asymetric knot less tight and straight than the turkish one. A great adventure for Alexia Leleu who's full of energy and creativity.