BDNY 2024: Kasthall’s Birds of a Feather

BDNY 2024: Kasthall’s Birds of a Feather

Kasthall has been crafting premium rugs since 1889. This year at BDNY 2024 Kasthall displayed Feather and VICHY.

Feather is a hand-tufted bouclé rug of pure wool and linen designed by Ellinor Eliasson. She studied at The Swedish School of Textile University of Borås and joined the Kasthall team in 2015.

This hand-tufted rug was originally inspired by birds’ different plumages. Now, Feather flies in five new lively colorways further inspired by bird life: Blue Jay, Parakeet, Hoopoe, Nuthatch, and Sparrow.

Lena Jiseborn, Head of Design at Kasthall, says, “Feather radiates sophistication and a hint of fun. The ‘feather boa’ framing the rug makes it an ideal centerpiece in any interior design scheme.”

Feather rug by Kasthall in situ

The rug is 60% wool and 40% linen, the only two materials Kasthall uses in their products. The wool offers a muted tone while the linen provides a touch of avian translucence. Feather comes in a rectangular or circular shape.

Feather rug by Kasthall colors

Kasthall also had VICHY on display at BDNY 2024. VICHY is a timeless yet contemporary celebration of the classic checkered pattern known as gingham. This woven rug is made of pure wool.

VICHY rug by Kasthall

VICHY’s color palette emulates playfulness amidst sophistication—especially that cotton candy-looking Raspberry Blue—making it perfect for any modern living space.

VICHY colors

Kasthall was established in 1889 in Kinna, Sweden, where all of their products are still produced today. As a brand, Kasthall’s main ethos is longevity. All of their rugs are made to last a lifetime or longer. At BDNY 2024 I learned Kasthall rugs are considered heirlooms in Sweden.

VICHY in situ

I also learned each of their premium rugs is made to order, so no natural resources are wasted, as they say, “on excess production or products that will never touch a floor.”

Someone looking at the bottom of a Kasthall rug

Kasthall has flagship stores in Stockholm, Malmö, Milan, and New York.

Feather rug by Kasthall

Learn more at Kasthall.

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