Made slowly, by hand
Some pieces are made to follow trends. Others are made to become part of a home.
I’m delighted to offer Coban rugs at The Quiet Home Edit — beautiful, handwoven rugs, stair and hallway runners made in Turkey using natural, undyed goat hair and a centuries-old weaving tradition.
What first drew me to these rugs was their wonderful simplicity. The soft whites, warm browns, greys and deep blacks are not created with dyes or artificial processing. They are simply the natural colours of the fibre itself. This gives every rug its own subtle variation and character — no two will ever feel exactly the same.
Each Coban rug is woven by skilled artisans in the Turkish villages where this traditional craft originated. A single rug takes weeks of patient work to complete, using techniques passed down through generations.
There are no shortcuts and no machines. Just natural fibre, skilled hands and time.
Naturally beautiful — and remarkably practical
Goat hair is one of nature’s most resilient fibres. Naturally rich in lanolin, it has an inherent protective quality that helps with moisture and stain resistance, making these rugs particularly well suited to everyday life.
The colours will not fade in the way dyed fibres can. Instead, the rug gradually develops character as it is lived with — ageing quietly and beautifully.
And there is something rather special hidden within the weave. Up to 10% of each rug is pure cashmere, coming from cashmere goats that roam freely across mountain pastures. The goats are hand-shorn seasonally, with the fibre gathered naturally and sustainably.
The cashmere isn't something you necessarily see. It is something you feel — a subtle softness woven into the strength of the goat hair.
A rug for generations
Traditionally, rugs like these were created as dowry pieces and passed from mother to daughter.
I love that idea.
It reflects so much of what The Quiet Home Edit is about: choosing fewer things, understanding where they came from and surrounding ourselves with pieces that become more meaningful with time.
This isn't a rug bought for a season. It is a piece to live with, walk across, gather around and perhaps one day pass on.
Details
• Natural, undyed goat hair
• Up to 10% pure cashmere within the weave
• Handwoven in Turkey by skilled artisans
• Naturally lanolin-rich fibre
• No artificial colouring
• Each rug is individually made and naturally unique
Popular sizes:
120 × 180cm
140 × 200cm
170 × 240cm
Runners: from 60cm wide
A selection of rugs and runners may be available from stock for immediate delivery.
Bespoke sizes can also be commissioned, allowing a rug to be woven specifically for your space. Please allow approximately 6–12 weeks for made-to-order pieces.
For bespoke sizes or help choosing the right rug for your room, please get in touch. I would be very happy to help.