Behind the design,
Marlow Rug
The art of process - the making of a statement rug.
"Every rug begins with a feeling. For Marlow, it started with a moodboard layered in berry tones and translating architectural symmetry into something tactile and tonal"
Hannah Middleton
Baya Product Design
From sketch to form
From there, we sketched ideas, experimented with linework and pile heights, tested colour combinations, and refined the details until the design felt balanced and complete.
"Colour is often our greatest challenge. Yarns are hand-dyed, and maintaining consistency can be complex."
Perfecting the palette
Samples arrived, some were close to what we wanted, others not quite. We compared, adjusted, and refined until two colourways emerged as the strongest contenders for production.
With the trend toward saturated hues, we embraced two bold pairings: burgundy with pink, and chocolate with powder blue.
Bringing Marlow to life
Once orders were placed, our artisan makers set to work. 100% New Zealand wool was dyed to our custom palette, the design hand-tufted, then carefully shorn.
As the final touch, each piece was meticulously finished with scissors to reveal the contrasting colour detail beneath.
The reveal
The Marlow emerged - sculptural, bold, and deeply tactile.
Where neutral rugs recede, Marlow defines - grounding a room with texture and undeniable presence.
Marlow Wine pairings
The Marlow is best paired with understated, single-toned cushions. These create a balanced, cohesive look that complement the rug without competing with its design.