More recently they have produced carpets for Apsley House
to support new design work and the re-colouration of existing
(No.1 London), Leeds Castle and Gaskel House.
designs if need be. Yes you can create your own exclusive
design or private collection.
Owner/Director Rachel Tighe commented “I am very lucky
to have the support of a highly skilled work force. We are
With an on site dye house, all yarns are dyed especially for
committed to continue our manufacture and supply of a first
the job in-hand. Seaming and fitting may also be organised if
class product and have implemented training schemes to
required.
ensure survival of the skills required. We also take pride in
the raw materials and have the pile yarns etc spun and wound
The company also offers a varied commission dying service
to our specifications. We are members of the British Wool
including hank yarns and binding tape in one off and stock
Board, The Textile Centre of Excellence and the Made in Britain
colours.
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
www.avena-carpets.com