BESPOKE AREA RUGS

STRONG MORAL FIBER

Luxe natural fibers harmonize with sustainable ecological materials to create bespoke rugs that not only feel great, but which you can feel great about. Hand crafted by artisans in the Himalayas, our rugs help to provide a sustainable income and paths to education and economic independence.

A well designed rug can be the single element that ties an entire room together — pulling in colors, textures and patterns from other key pieces — synthesizing them into one object that elevates the overall space.

IAN SAUDE

  • Since the 1990’s IAN SAUDE has been offering sophisticated collections of handmade contemporary area rugs in rich, natural materials. 

    Having spent well over a decade living in the Nepal Himalayas, Ian’s appreciation for handmade textiles and his knowledge of the extensive design possibilities they can afford, helps insure that we are uniquely positioned to assist you in realizing your own artistic vision by creating heirloom area rugs that will be treasured for years to come.

  • Classic high quality fibers, like pure silk, mohair, cashmere, merino and rich Himalayan wools, are paired with natural and sustainable ecological materials like wild nettle, bamboo, flax, banana, Lyocell and other fibers to create rugs that are not only luxurious and comfortable, but which are also functional pieces of art.

  • Crafted by dedicated artisans using time-honored traditions — the spinning, dying, knotting, weaving and finishing processes for these rugs are performed by hand.  This human element provides not only an incredible level of control when it comes to creating and customizing designs but also helps provide much needed employment to local weavers, mostly women, and education and opportunity for their children and families.

    We offer hand knotted, hand loomed and tufted area rugs for a variety of applications.

  • Living room with beige sofa, two matching armchairs, a table lamp, and a large window showing trees outside

    Color Blocks

  • A modern black sofa and a black textured coffee table on a patterned black and brown rug against a white background.

    Swell

  • Close-up of a folded beige and gray patterned rug on a light wood floor.

    Custom Rugs for Amangiri

  • A white cup of tea on a saucer, with two gold-colored decorative objects on a marble table, next to a patterned carpet.

    Branch Matrix

  • Person hand knotting a carpet with brown yarn on a loom.

    Handknotting

  • A modern orange velvet sofa with pillows, a tall white floor lamp with a curved brass arm and wooden base, and a blue and orange striped area rug on a white background.

    Distortion

  • Close-up of a woven rattan chair with a wooden leg on a striped area rug.

    Mirage

  • Living room with two brown leather and wood framed chairs, a white wall with a mounted black TV above a black fireplace. A beige rug with blue floral patterns is on a wooden floor.

    Dandelion

  • Close-up of two folded decorative rugs with intricate leaf and vine patterns, textured surface, in neutral beige and pastel shades, laid over a beige carpeted floor.

    Nettle & Silk Rugs

  • Living room with beige sofa, patterned armchairs with black pillows, a round light-colored coffee table with candles and decorative items, a blue area rug, and framed artwork on the white walls.

    Loop & Cut

  • A modern living room with white armchairs, a black and white patterned rug, large windows with blue-tinted glass, and a fireplace at the back, all painted in soft white and blue tones.

    Erosion in Blue

  • Living room with white sofa, striped throw pillow, coffee table with wine bottle and glasses, mirror, beige carpet with leaf pattern, and large windows with trees outside.

    Mudcloth I

  • A living room with a black modern sofa, a vintage-style patterned rug, a cowhide upholstered sofa, and a handbag on the floor.

    Erosion in Neutral

  • Lounge area with a red leather sofa, a tan sectional sofa with decorative pillows, a brown leather armchair with a pillow, a geometric patterned rug, a modern white coffee table, a tall floor lamp, and a large window revealing pedestrians outside.

    Scrimshaw

  • Three people, two women and one man, collecting wool or fiber from a rocky stream in the Himalayas with snow-capped peaks in the background.

    Gathering & Washing Raw Wool

  • A round wooden table holding three dark brown ceramic vases of varying sizes, positioned on a black and beige patterned rug with horizontal lines and dots.

    Swell

  • Close-up of a black and white patterned carpet next to a round, textured white table with a black rim.

    Hemp Leaves in Nettle & Silk

  • Layers of fine area rugs, stacked neatly with neutral patterns

    Natural Textures