Why designers are increasingly turning to handwoven carpets for kitchen projects
"We need a polyester carpet for the kitchen."
A phrase you often hear – but for demanding interior design projects, it's rarely the best recommendation.
Those who design their kitchens consciously, with high quality and an eye for materials, quickly discover that handwoven Soumak rugs made from natural fibers are an aesthetically and functionally compelling alternative. Soumak combines natural robustness with a luxurious feel, creating an atmosphere that blends seamlessly into interior design concepts.
Naturalness meets functionality
The Soumak rug is meticulously handcrafted. Its fibers are naturally resilient and durable, developing a subtle patina over time. For kitchens used daily, it offers a compelling balance of elegance and practicality.
The advantages at a glance
✨ Exceptional durability
The centuries-old Soumak technique creates a dense, stable surface that has proven itself even in heavily frequented areas.
🧼 Light care
Hemp is naturally dirt-repellent and retains its shape for many years. Like all handwoven rugs, the kitchen runner can be professionally cleaned.
📐 100% customized solutions
Width, length, and shape can be fully customized. This allows the rug to be precisely adapted to kitchen islands, countertops, or architectural features.
💧 Thoughtful everyday usability
Optionally, a water-repellent carpet underlay offers additional protection without compromising the textile quality.
🌿 Natural elegance
Hand-spun yarn structures, gentle irregularities and organic textures give each piece a subtle, luxurious depth.
For timeless or color-intensive concepts
The model shown is made from undyed, locally sourced, hand-spun hemp or nettle fiber – ideal for minimalist or nature-inspired kitchens. For projects with a stronger color focus, the rug can be dyed in any desired shade to match stone, wood, metal, or textiles.
Soumak rugs - not just for the kitchen
Handwoven Soumak rugs are far more than just an alternative to the classic kitchen runner. They are a design element that combines function and sustainability – and thus perfectly suited to the requirements of modern interior design.
