THE ART OF DESIGN issue 15
Avena Carpets
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Avena Carpets are a specialist Brussels Wilton
Manufacturer; they were founded in 1976,
when John Crossley and Sons, of Halifax,
discontinued weaving the Jacquard Brussels
Wilton looms they had produced for over 100
years.
Avena design and manufacture the high quality,
bespoke carpets in traditional weaves on the
original looms, continuing in the passing on of
specialist skills over the generations.
Although tight lipped about some of the rich,
famous and celebrity customers they have
provided carpets for; there is obviously a market
for this niche bespoke product. With recent
installations such as Bolton Abbey and a number
of Kensington and Eaton Road addresses,
The company works closely with leading
interior decorators and designers worldwide,
many prestigious projects are included in their
portfolio from The White House to the White’s
Club.
Their carpets can be found in the USA, Canada,
Middle East, Europe, Australia and of course the
British Isles.
Having produced carpets for a number of high
end restoration projects, they proudly name The
Savoy Theatre, Brodsworth House, Windsor
Castle, The Royal Physicians Hall, Derngate
House and Wordsworth House having worked
with the National Trust and English Heritage to
provide historically accurate reproductions.
Owner/Director Rachel Tighe commented “I am
very lucky to have the support of a highly skilled
work force. We are committed to continue our
manufacture and supply of a first class product
and have implemented training schemes to
ensure survival of the skills required. We also
take pride in the raw materials and have the pile
yarns etc spun and wound to our specifications.
We are members of the British Wool Board, The
Textile Centre of Excellence and the Made in
Britain Campaign. Not forgetting our duty to the
environment all our carpets are 100% wool and
any waste yarns are recycled locally into high
quality underlay.”
There is a large archive of contemporary and
historical designs.
A number of the historic designs are
documented and they employ an experienced
design team that use CAD technology to
support new design work and the re-colouration
of existing designs if need be. Yes you can create
your own exclusive design or private collection.
With an on site dye house, all yarns are dyed
especially for the job in-hand. Seaming and
fitting may also be organised if required.
The company also offers a varied commission
dying service including hank yarns and binding
tape in one off and stock colours.
[email protected]
www.avena-carpets.com
More recently they have produced carpets for
Apsley House (No.1 London), Leeds Castle and
Gaskel House.
Leeds castle
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