At The Perlman Project, the design process is highly collaborative. If one of the studio’s existing artisan rugs catches the eye, founder Linda Perlman can customize it to a client’s specifications or even expand upon that design. But if an architect, interior designer, or private client wants to create a bespoke rug, the options are limitless, from color to size to pile height.
FIRST:
Linda meets with a client to discuss their home, style, and design inspirations. They work together to craft a one-of-a-kind design, taking into consideration color, size, pile height, and more. Clients can choose from more than 1,650 naturally dyed yarns.
Next:
A rendering is produced. Once approved, a 2-by-3-foot strike off (a hand-knotted section of rug) is created for final sign off.
then:
The rug goes into production, being hand knotted by talented artisans in Nepal, using ancient techniques and lustrous, lanolin-rich Tibetan wool from sheep grazed at 14,000 feet. Viscose is another material, which is a fiber from the natural substance cellulose, similar to silk. Depending on size and design, a rug can be completed within approximately 4 months.
finally:
the rug is installed in a residence, corporate space, hotel, or restaurant to be admired for years to come and passed down to future generations.
Interested in learning more?
Contact The Perlman Project to discuss the creation process.