Kristiina Lassus

The rug collection by Kristiina Lassus is inspired by travel, distant cultures and a love for materials, colour and nature. From a passion for ancient traditional handicraft with a modern insight, the rugs are designed to furnish contemporary spaces, whether modern or classic, in the city and country, conceived for people who appreciate special quality and beauty in every detail. Kristiina Lassus is an interior architect, designer and design manager of international renown. Born in Finland, she moved to Italy in 1997, and in 2004 began travelling intensively to India and Nepal. It is in these countries where she started manufacturing her collection of rugs, knotted by hand, using traditional handicraft techniques that require about 3-4 months for each piece. Today her production concentrates in Nepal. The materials she employs are Tibetan wool, natural linen, fine silk, bamboo silk, hemp. The Tibetan wool is spun and dyed by hand, which gives the rugs beautiful subtle variations in colour and texture. Every small step in the production stage leads to a precious outcome rich in nuances, steeped in history and customs handed down from generation to generation. Every piece is unique and original. KRISTIINA LASSUS rugs are made in 100 knot quality - some also in 80 knots - and the pile height is 4-5mm. The dyes are from Clariant International from Switzerland. The rugs are produced in limited series and are available by order. These rugs are made to last. They are ethically and ecologically sustainable and no child labour has been used in the creation of these carpets (Label STEP).