‘Shag’ | Fort Street Studio
Fort Street Studio is known for producing carpets of refined elegance and are but one of a handful of companies[…]
Read moreFort Street Studio is known for producing carpets of refined elegance and are but one of a handful of companies[…]
Read moreEarlier this summer The Ruggist featured a glowing review of the Fatboy Picnic Lounge; lavishing praise and adulation upon it[…]
Read moreAs I sat comfortably on the sofa I could not help but stare. On the screen before me, just as[…]
Read moreAround this past Labour Day I had the pleasure of corresponding with a long term friend and colleague named Tom DeMarco. Through a series of emails we discussed his carpet ethos and methodology and how the decisions he makes regarding his carpet construction contribute not only to their quality, but also to their mysterious je ne sais quoi of desirability. Without further adieu, I present a unique behind the scenes look at the creative process that defines one man’s vision for making an authentic carpet in this day and age. Ladies and gentlemen: Kooches.
Read more‘It was the loveliest party that I’ve ever attended, if anything was broken I’m sure it could be mended.’ – They Might Be Giants. This opening quote, like so many random quotes, has been taken out of its original context and dropped headfirst into the void allowing for a new meaning more suited to the purpose at hand. For unlike the song from which the line originates, there are no socially inappropriate connotations to be had, only the simple sincerity of the words at face value: It was a lovely party – hosted by the passionate Christiane Millinger – and with certainty had any carpet inexplicably sustained damage the fastidious Ms. Millinger would have been able to execute the repair.
Read more