Corde Chevron Rug

"Drawing has always been part of my life, a long time before I became interested in design,” says Ronan. “I have always drawn with different types of tools, from ballpoint in a cafe to a large brush in my studio, drawing, it’s like a constant companion for me.”

Many of Ronan’s drawings take form through the steady repetition of lines, and the Corde Collection evolved from an urge to translate this effect into rug designs. The assembled ropes in the Corde Collection mimic the appearance of hand-drawn lines placed next to each other, creating patterns and surfaces that flow in different directions.

To achieve dynamic colour depth, the rugs feature a combination of tie-dyed yarns. This traditional technique partially dyes the yarn hanks, creating a subtle interplay between dyed and undyed sections as well as an organic colour transition in each yarn. The ropes are meticulously braided from thin New Zealand woollen yarns, ensuring durability and resistance to dirt. An organic cotton core adds weight to the construction, keeping the rug flat. Cotton stitching yarn binds the ropes, resulting in a use surface of 95% New Zealand wool and 5% cotton.