Shibori

Knotted, woven, tufted or felted, designs for carpets and rugs have developed in a wide variety of styles and fibres around the world to add comfort and sophistication underfoot

Kassia St Clair pays tribute to the ultimate chameleon of textiles and its chequered (sorry) history

The elements of this look are influenced by the world of craft and come together in the most contemporary – and charming – way

Making the best use of fabric scraps, rag rugs may have been born of exigency, but the creativity behind their intricately woven designs knows no bounds, discovers Matthew Dennison

The latest collections are here – and they’re set to make homes beautiful

Velvets, satins and velours in luxe rusts and deep emeralds epitomise this season’s spirit of sumptuousness