The Art of Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 79

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