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BEAUTIFUL FLATWEAVE RUGS FROM MONN
MONN Flatweave rugs are the latest innovative offering from the Nouwens family . With five generations of expert carpet crafts-manship behind them , renowned carpet-maker Pieter Nouwens ’ sons are crafting a new generation of carpets and extending their product scope . To meet the demands of a dynamic market and embrace new and diverse design trends , they have debuted the MONN Rug Collection .
Meticulously converting existing Wilton looms to manufacture quality flatweave rugs , MONN is pioneering commercial flatweave production in South Africa . Their aim is to provide a quality underfoot experience , whether it ’ s indoors or out , all the while staying true to the MONN South African heritage . The rugs are 100 % manufactured and finished at the state-of-the-art mill in Harrismith and available directly through the MONN online store or from a select group of retailers . The local craftsmanship and production along with the opportunity to buy directly from MONN places these rugs in stark contrast to the outdoor flatweave rugs being imported and currently flooding the market .
The latest technology and fibre construction makes these outdoor rugs easy to care for and maintain . Simply hose the rug down with water or clean with mild chemicals and leave to dry completely . Manufactured from 100 % Polypropylene , a hard-wearing fibre with inherent stain resistant properties , with UV stabilisers and pigments imbedded into the molecular structure of the fibre , the rugs are particularly immune to the South African climate . These rugs also stand up excellently to heavy foot traffic . Once woven all rugs are finished with MONN Magic GripTM to ensure your rug not only looks its best on your floor , but also stays put , improving slip resistance .
This collection features a wide and refreshing range of patterns and designs from bold geometry to soft florals . Available in sizes ranging from 1.6 x 2.4m , 2 x 3m , 2,4 x 3,4m to 3 x 4m and runner sizes 0.8 x 2m to 0,8 x 3m . Custom sizes can be arranged by consultation . www . monn . co . za
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ROCHE BOBOIS OPENS NEW CAPE TOWN SHOWROOM
Already present in Cape Town and Johannesburg since 2015 , French brand , Roche Bobois , has relocated its Cape Town showroom to the De Waterkant district at the corner of Hudson and Waterkant streets . The showroom is surrounded by many restaurants , sidewalk bars and cafés , art galleries , design media companies and well known international furniture and kitchen brands . The new shop hosts all the new collections and the best sellers of Roche Bobois . This new showroom consists of approximately 600m 2 and is located in the Old Cape Quarter building which has just been fully renovated . This new building attracts local and international visitors with a penchant for unique historical places . Their new team of Interior designers and architect will assist customers with the selection . With more than 260 showrooms in over 55 countries , Roche Bobois embodies French design in all its diversity . Thanks to a strong network of European manufacturers , its relationships with renowned designers ( such as Raphael Navot , Marcel Wanders , Kenzo Takada , Bruno Moinard , Jean Nouvel , Ora Ito , Sacha Lakic , or Christophe Delcourt among others ) and high fashion houses ( Jean Paul Gaultier , Missoni Home , Christian Lacroix Maison ), the brand relishes the challenge of internationalisation in offering to each of its clients a personalised approach to creation and design . www . roche-bobois . com
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