Irresistible ikat

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

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

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

The right rug can be the element that brings an interior scheme to life. However, often, and perhaps mistakenly, it is the last piece of a room to be considered when decorating. ‘It should be the othe

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

From humble, hardworking beginnings to stylish staples in modern homes, vintage and antique baskets endure for their beauty and craftsmanship, as Alice Roberton explains