Signature
The workhorse. Where most Chicago designer commissions land.
- Materials
- Fine wool with optional silk highlights
- Timeline
- 18–22 weeks
What the Signature collection is for
Signature is where the weave density becomes visible to the eye. At 150–250 KPSI, fine wool pile holds its shape through decades of use without the flat, lifeless quality of lower-density pieces. Optional silk highlights — up to 10% of pile content — can be introduced to catch light in specific motifs without the fragility of a full-silk construction.
The modal commission for principal residential rooms. Living rooms, master suites, hallways where the rug is part of the architecture rather than a furnishing decision. Right for clients who have owned quality rugs before and want something made specifically for their room.
- Construction
- 150–250 KPSI
- Pile
- Fine wool, up to 10% silk content
- Foundation
- Cotton
- Finishing
- Hand-washed, blocked, fringe finished
- Timeline
- 18–22 weeks
- Sizes woven
- 2×3 to 20×30 — every piece made to order
The material
Fine wool with optional silk highlights. Pile density at 150–250 KPSI.
Pricing available to approved trade partners.
From brief to delivery
- 1Design brief approvedWritten brief confirmed, design direction locked, deposit invoice issued.
- 2Mockup approvedScale drawing of the pattern sent for sign-off before any yarn is ordered.
- 3Yarn and dye samples approvedPhysical yarn samples showing exact colorways. No weaving begins without written approval.
- 4Loom set-up photograph sentPhotograph of the rug on the loom showing warp setup and initial border weaving.
- 525% woven — progress photoProgress photograph. Confirms the weave is tracking to spec.
- 650% woven — progress photoMidpoint photograph. Final opportunity to flag any colour or pattern concerns.
- 7Finishing, blocking, deliveryBlocking, washing, fringe finishing. Delivery scheduled. Provenance record issued.
Recent work
Photography coming soon — commissions are currently in production.
A completed Signature piece — brief to finished rug.
The process
Every commission is photographed at each of the 7 production milestones. Trade partners receive these photos directly.
Signature collection — common questions
How long does a Signature commission take?
The Signature collection typically takes 18–22 weeks from brief approval to delivery. This includes design approval, yarn sampling, weaving, finishing, and blocking. The timeline starts when your design brief is approved — not when you first enquire.
What sizes can you weave?
Any size from 2×3 to 20×30 feet — every commission is woven to your exact dimensions. Reference patterns from our catalog can be scaled to fit your room; original dimensions add 2–4 weeks to the timeline. For unusual shapes — rounds, ovals, stair runners — contact Bobby to discuss.
Can I see samples before committing?
Yes. Trade partners receive the physical swatch library — 30-50 yarn samples, dye cards for 80 standard colorways, and weave density samples at multiple KPSI levels. Request the swatch library at /swatch-library.
How is trade pricing structured?
Approved trade partners see net pricing — the wholesale floor. You mark up however you choose. We never quote retail to your client. Apply for a trade account at /trade-partners.
Start a Signature brief.
The modal residential install.