Stitches through time

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

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

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Passementerie is a traditional French technique for adding material details such as trims, borders and braids, to upholstery and soft furnishings. A versatile craft, passementerie can express contrast

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