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04 March 2020 13:45

KASTHALL’S PALETTE RUG REFLECTS THE COLORS OF AN ARTIST AT WORK

KASTHALL’S PALETTE RUG REFLECTS THE COLORS OF AN ARTIST AT WORK Kasthall Design Studio drew on archive materials, colors and designs from the factory’s long history to create this year’s new rug collection. Palette, an elegant, hand-tufted wool rug by Maja Johnsson Starander, conjures thoughts of an artist at work. Visit www.kasthall.com

03 February 2020 17:04

FLOURISH FROM KASTHALL – SUSTAINABLE AND UNCOMPROMISING ARRAY OF COLOR

The 2020 collection from Kasthall called “Colors in Between” is an exploratory tribute to the captivating encounters that occur when color, shadow and light come together. First out in the collection is Flourish, a hand-tufted wool rug made of residual yarn that brings to mind expansive geometric airfields and the color mosaics of open landscapes.

03 February 2020 16:59

CLASSIC GRETA IN NEW PLAYFUL TONES

CLASSIC GRETA IN NEW PLAYFUL TONES Between the years 1987–2015 designer Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg created the majority of Kasthall’s classic rugs, including Greta. This woven wool rug is now being updated in seven new colorways and featured in Kasthall’s 2020 collection Colors in Between.

16 December 2019 14:46

NEW LIFE FOR CLASSIC FOGG RUG – IN GOOD COMPANY WITH MATCHING CUSHION COLLECTION

Kasthall is expanding its design heritage by breathing new life into the classic Fogg rug collection, which is being launched in new colors and shapes this fall. As part of its sustainability work, Kasthall has also developed a related collection of pillows, bringing the Fogg experience to new areas of the home.

12 November 2018 16:20

KASTHALL CLASSICS: NOW IN NEW COLORS AND PATTERNS

Kasthall’s Classic rug, designed by the former design director, Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, was launched in 2011. Seven years later Kasthall is now delighted to present this contemporary classic in nine new colors, from powdery brown, beige and light pink tones to lively pink and turquoise colors. Classic is also being launched in three new patterns, Matris Small, Matris Large and Links.

15 October 2018 08:00

KASTHALL INTRODUCES A BLACK DIAMOND

Black Diamond is hand tufted rug with an abstract expression and clear fashion influences. Kasthalls designer Maja Johansson Starander, sketched and experimented directly on the tufted weave to create the linear pattern in copper and cream on the black base. The aesthetical expression slowly emerged as part of this creative, experimental journey.

14 February 2018 20:22

UNIQUE NEW WOOL YARN BEHIND LATEST KASTHALL ORIGINALS - KATJA AND FREYJA

For the 2018 collection Legacy of Tomorrow, Kasthall has developed new yarn qualities and techniques for weaving and tufting, which are clearly reflected in Katja and Freyja, two rugs from the new collection. Both are tufted using new wool yarn with a unique undulating, felt-like character, giving them a luxurious yet robust look and feel.

14 February 2018 19:57

DIAMOND – TOMORROW’S DESIGN LEGACY TODAY

In the 2018 collection, Kasthall has developed new yarn qualities and innovative weaving and tufting techniques. Unique craftsmanship, like embroidery and sketching, has both inspired and been a part of the design process, which is re ected in the new Diamond rug, being launched during the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018.

08 February 2017 14:24

COLLECTION ARRIVAL OF ORIGIN 20SEVENTEEN REFINES DESIGN LEGACY AND CREATES MOMENTUM

For the 2017 collection, Kasthall’s design studio has put particular emphasis on future development with the company’s design legacy as its point of departure. The theme of the 2017 collection is Arrival of Origin and during the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2017 Kasthall will be launching the first rugs of the new collection.

06 April 2016 08:00

INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE INFLUENCES KASTHALL’S NEW RUG DESIGNS.

The London influence: a city with dramatic buildings, rain shimmering pavements and grand hotel lobbies can be seen in new hand tufted rugs from Kasthall. Designer Maja Johansson, of Kasthall’s design studio, has created Core, Pebble and Pearl, three new collections to be launched at Salone del Mobile 2016 in Milano.

11 February 2016 14:00

ARCHIPELAGO TAKES INSPIRATION FROM THE SWEDISH SEASONS & NATURE

From cool early spring to golden autumn, Gunilla Lagerhem has captured the archipelago’s ever changing landscape in Kasthall’s new design Archipelago 2016. Based on Gunilla’s characteristic design process, where beautiful sketches in water colour are the starting point, Kasthall now presents Archipelago – hand-tufted carpet made with the finest wool and linen with shimmering lurex details.