Dilana Rugs

Dilana Rugs Making hand-tufted, artisan, limited edition rugs in New Zealand wool since 1981! At Dilana, we believe craftsmanship is where the best of both worlds meet.

Creating something truly remarkable requires both the precision of an artisan and the beauty of art. Dilana Workshop has been designing, producing and placing unique artist rugs into diverse interiors throughout the world for thirty years. We work with established New Zealand and international artists to produce luxurious hand-tufted 100% wool pile rugs, handmade by our craftspeople at the Dilana

Workshop in Christchurch. Dilana’s craftspeople are skilled in balancing creativity with technical practicality, guiding visual artists through the process of creating original, high quality rugs. Our numbered, limited edition works become treasured belongings, sought after as much for their aesthetic value as their tactile luxury. The crafted subtle details of each piece demonstrate the competence, knowledge and experience of both the artist and the workshop, underpinning the aesthetic and monetary value of each rug. Our rugs range from one-off originals, signed by the artist, to editions of five, ten or twenty. Once an edition is sold, it is never reproduced. Please visit our extensive online collection of rugs to experience these unique contemporary textile pieces. Good design is about integrity to the medium. Dilana’s designs are not simply the conversion of paintings, prints or other works into carpets, but a unique approach extending the individual artist’s vision and style into the many possibilities offered by a new medium — a textile designed for the floor.

We're looking forward to another great year, with many exciting projects to be announced. 🌟Pictured: "The Stars Come Out...
20/12/2024

We're looking forward to another great year, with many exciting projects to be announced. 🌟

Pictured: "The Stars Come Out Of The Water" - limited edition hand tufted rug by Reuben Paterson

🌿 Pacific Fragment HK1 by Michael Reed. Our latest limited edition hand knotted rug, in a contemporary, graphic style th...
11/12/2024

🌿 Pacific Fragment HK1 by Michael Reed. Our latest limited edition hand knotted rug, in a contemporary, graphic style that draws on traditional Pacific art. Striking design to suit various interiors, hand woven with 100% New Zealand wool.

Read our new blog post to learn more about this rug, artist's inspiration and view original sketches that inspired the design. Link in our bio.

"The Stars Come Out Of The Water."From hand-tufted koru's to glittering stars, Dilana and Reuben Paterson's latest 2024 ...
05/12/2024

"The Stars Come Out Of The Water."
From hand-tufted koru's to glittering stars, Dilana and Reuben Paterson's latest 2024 rug elevates their partnership. Craft techniques unique to the artist's iconic style create a shimmering display across this decorative textile floor covering.
read more about this rug here: http://dilana.co.nz/the-stars-come-out-of-the-water

The Dilana team recently visited our talented rug makers and artisans, witnessing the craftsmanship that goes into every...
16/10/2024

The Dilana team recently visited our talented rug makers and artisans, witnessing the craftsmanship that goes into every piece. We were especially inspired by the centuries of knowledge being passed down to the next generation regarding natural dyes and traditional ways of dying wool and cotton.
This visit indeed highlighted the exceptional artistry and dedication behind Dilana Rugs. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey!

18/09/2024
Discover the art of custom design with Dilana’s stunning rugs! Learn their stories and get a behind-the-scenes look.Plea...
28/08/2024

Discover the art of custom design with Dilana’s stunning rugs! Learn their stories and get a behind-the-scenes look.
Please read the full story in our bio link

In the early to mid-80s, Dawe brought his unique vision to life with stunning black-on-white compositions featuring intr...
09/08/2024

In the early to mid-80s, Dawe brought his unique vision to life with stunning black-on-white compositions featuring intricate reliefs and textures. Over the years, his rug designs evolved alongside his sculpting practice, incorporating beautiful birds, fish, and eels compositions. This featured rug showcases the Paradise Duck, a testament to Dawe's artistic journey.

Read more about this rug in the link 🔗
http://dilana.co.nz/searching-for-paradise-paradise-ducks-bing-dawe

“Bundespost” exemplifies Driver’s ability to elevate the everyday. This piece, constructed from discarded materials into...
01/08/2024

“Bundespost” exemplifies Driver’s ability
to elevate the everyday. This piece, constructed from discarded materials into a paper collage and later translated into a rug, showcases his years of experience with textile materials. Driver knew how wool yarn would manipulate colours, and the tuft direction in the rug played a crucial role in giving it the depth and movement he sought.
“Bundespost” invites viewers to reconsider the significance of everyday objects.
Read more about this rug in the link 🔗 in our bio

“Bundespost" exemplifies Driver's ability to elevate the everyday. This piece, constructed from discarded materials into...
01/08/2024

“Bundespost" exemplifies Driver's ability
to elevate the everyday. This piece, constructed from discarded materials into a paper collage and later translated into a rug, showcases his years of experience with textile materials. Driver knew how wool yarn would manipulate colours, and the tuft direction in the rug played a crucial role in giving it the depth and movement he sought.
"Bundespost" invites viewers to reconsider the significance of everyday objects.
Read more about this rug here

http://dilana.co.nz/bundespost/dondriver

When the Lights Go on Again by Avis Higgs Designed on V-E Day in May 1945, this final edition rug captures the joyous sp...
17/07/2024

When the Lights Go on Again by Avis Higgs
Designed on V-E Day in May 1945, this final edition rug captures the joyous spirit of victory. While waiting to join the celebrations at Sydney's waterfront, Avis sketched 'When The Lights Go On Again,' inspired by Vera Lynn’s popular song.
Read more about this rug in the link 🔗 http://dilana.co.nz/when-the-lights-go-on-again

Keyhole #1 by Keyhole #1 is the last rug in the first edition of the series made at Dilana’s Christchurch workshop. R...
26/06/2024

Keyhole #1 by

Keyhole #1 is the last rug in the first edition of the series made at Dilana’s Christchurch workshop.
Read more about this rug in the link 🔗 on the bio.

060 by Andrew Mcleaod Read about this rug in the 🔗 in our bio
29/04/2024

060 by Andrew Mcleaod
Read about this rug in the 🔗 in our bio

From all here at dilana we wish you a fantastic holiday break and wonderful New Year! Wherever you are on this beautiful...
20/12/2023

From all here at dilana we wish you a fantastic holiday break and wonderful New Year! Wherever you are on this beautiful planet and whoever you are with, we hope you are happy and safe. We’ll be closed from the 21st of December and back on the 15th of January.

Rug designed by Tim Main

New post up on our blog! How to style rugs in your home - part #1
13/11/2023

New post up on our blog! How to style rugs in your home - part #1

From decorating a space to defining a zone, a rug is the ultimate style tool. It is an important building block for creating a cohesive space. It can anchor a room and easily infuse it with personality and taste.

We are back ! Today in Why Wool #3 we are sharing some facts about the amazing sheep 🐑 You will also learn which breeds...
06/11/2023

We are back ! Today in Why Wool #3 we are sharing some facts about the amazing sheep 🐑 You will also learn which breeds' wool is most commonly used for rug and carpet production.

Spring has sprung, and we hope the cold, grey days are behind us. A vibrant rug from our Artists Collection is just the ...
18/10/2023

Spring has sprung, and we hope the cold, grey days are behind us. A vibrant rug from our Artists Collection is just the right thing to freshen up your space & celebrate the change of season.

Rugs pictured, in order:
~Māori Motif D88 by Avis Higgs
~Pohutukawa I by Tim Main
~Clematis by Tim Main
~Ko Te Aroha Anō by Reuben Paterson
~Archimedes Garden (8 modules) by Chiara Corbelletto
~Stones of Escape by Sarah Anderson (❕view this rug at Florilegium - an exhibition by ~Sarah Anderson & Megan Huffadine, opening on the 29th October at 4.00pm, at Chamber Gallery Rangiora)

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From decorating a space to defining a zone, a rug is the ultimate style tool. It can anchor a room and easily infuse it with personality and taste. 🔗 Follow the link in out bio to learn more. Rug Styling 101: Shapes, Colours & Patterns live on our blog now! #dilananz #dilanarugs #dilanadesigngroup #nzdesign #interiordecor #interiordesign #homedesign #architecture #homefurnishings #homeart #wool #woolrugs #nzwool #nzmade #designtips #designguide #decortips

The making of "Kings and Queens" hand-knotted rug designed by Reuben Paterson. The process of hand knotting rugs goes back a few thousand years. Famous in Iran and the Middle East, hand knotted rugs are made by hand-tying millions of knots on vertical strings, called the warp, on a frame/foundation. Knots are tied in rows, and before and after each row, a horizontal string, called weft, is passed through the warp and beaten down to compact the rows and give the rug a tight structure. Due to its accessibility, softness and durability, wool is the most commonly used material in hand-knotted rugs with natural silk usually utilised in combination with wool to add depth and highlight certain areas of the design. It can take up to months or even years to complete a rug, depending on the knot density and type. A single hand-knotted rug takes about four to five months to make with multiple weavers working on a rug at a time. If you're interested in learning more about the incredible process of hand-knotting, follow the link in our bio! #dilana #dilanarugs #artistrugs #artistdesigned #reubenpaterson #nzart #nzartist #handknotted #handknottedrug #warpandweft #wool #woolrug

Bing Is In The Building! Come hear Bing Dawe talk about his collaborations with Dilana during our retrospective of his beautiful rugs, Sat 9 Nov, 11am. More info here: bit.ly/BingDaweRetrospective

The Winner is .....
The Winner is .....

And the winner is .... Maree Smith !!! | goodness we have two Maree Smiths but only one Eric Orr Maquette! The winning Maree is bryanandmaree@l*****.com sorry for any confusion Congratulation to Maree we hope you love your new Eric Orr Marquette by dilana workshop. Thank you all who entered and your wonderful comments.

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