KOBS for Capel
A Brief History
We all spend a lot more time looking down than we realize.
It has nothing to do with our mood, it's just a good idea to see where
your feet are from time to time. And that is why what's on the floor is
so important, we need something uplifting! This is why we have always wanted to
make floor coverings and that opportunity finally came up three years ago when
we began creating a line for Capel Rugs.
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| A view of our line in Capel's showroom |
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Our Award-winning Rug from our Tuscan Sun Series with Capel Rugs
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Capel is a 100-year-old family owned rug company based in North
Carolina that manufactures rugs in their own factory as well as various
countries overseas. Their commitment to a family-run, American-made product was top priority to us, and now with their experience and expertise they have been able to
guide the design team at KOBS to create standout collections each year since 2011.
The line has even been recognized as a winner of the Best New Carpet Award in
Atlanta this past spring.
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| Hanging out with the award |
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| Kevin having some fun on set for a photoshoot |
Like most of Kevin's designs, the rugs are based on natural
patterns that have been tweaked with a modern sensibility. Taking our aesthetic
into a new format such as rugs requires a lot of modifications in a new process.
Kevin’s artwork maintains its painterly feel while appealing to a new market. These
provide a great platform for our beloved silk velvet home accessories.
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| Sarah, one of our designers, enjoying working on a new color palette |
Capel is famous for their traditional braided technique, which we
have adored since before partnering with them. This is something we would love
to work further on, creating a modern version of such a masterpiece. It’s a
challenge that we’re willing to tackle!
Don't forget to stop by at Capel's showroom in High Point Market 18-23rd!
