Every Tania Johnson rug starts with an inspiring moment. Here are some of Tania’s original photographs and the beautiful hand crafted rugs that have been developed from them.
London
Inspiration Photo
As a single drop of water makes its way down a pane of condensation on a rainy day in London, a clear stripe of contrast is formed. This photo is a lasting reminder of a return to England following a long time away and a reminder that beauty can be found on a grey day too.
London
Hand knotted rug - Gold Stone
To fully capture the intricacy of this photo, our London rug is hand knotted in a high knot count using a wool/silk blend in some areas and pure silk in the accent stripe. This contrast of matte and shine further conveys the feel of the original inspiration.
Shown here in Gold Stone, this design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Gold Stone, this design is available in any colour.
Waterlines
Inspiration Photo
Capturing a brief moment in time is conveyed through this photo showing the swirling lines of pattern as light dances on water.
Waterlines
Hand knotted rug - Navy Taupe
The Waterlines rug is finely hand knotted in subtle gradations of colour to mimic the gentle movement of the water illustrated in the photo. It is perhaps the calming properties inherent in water’s meandering that makes this all-over design our bestselling rug. While this rug was woven in 100% silk, it also works beautifully in silk/wool blends.
Shown here in Navy Taupe, the rug is available in any colour.
Shown here in Navy Taupe, the rug is available in any colour.
Flicker
Inspiration Photo
In this photo, light catches on a pane of textured glass creating undulating waves of pattern.
Flicker
Hand knotted rug - Dark Aqua
The resulting Flicker rug is hand knotted in very close tonal shades to create the wavy effect of the photo. In this design, just by changing the balance of dark to light, a completely different pattern and look can be created. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Dark Aqua, the rug is available in any colour.
Shown here in Dark Aqua, the rug is available in any colour.
Winchester
Inspiration Photo
A detour to Winchester following a day out at the seaside resulted in this photo of a fleeting reflection of leaves after a sudden rainstorm.
Winchester
Hand knotted rug - Autumn
To retain the intricate detail of this inspiration, the wool and silk rug is hand knotted in a very fine knot count. A particularly difficult design to produce, only a few centimetres of this design can be woven in one day.
Shown here in our Autumn colourway, the Winchester rug is available in any colour.
Shown here in our Autumn colourway, the Winchester rug is available in any colour.
Flutter
Inspiration Photo
While waiting at a bus stop, this photo was taken of the hazy silhouette that was created by leaves brushing against a textured glass panel.
Flutter
Hand knotted rug - Indigo Grey
Painstakingly hand knotted in a fine knot count to retain all the detail of the original photo, Flutter was woven in a wool/silk blend but can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Rainy Daze
Inspiration Photo
Driving through the rain, fine lines of water cascading across the windscreen are captured in this photograph.
Rainy Daze
Hand knotted rug - Beryl Beige
This hand knotted rug is woven in wool and silk and through a detailed specification of both the colour and the fibre placement, Rainy Daze beautifully conveys the feel of the original photo.
Shown here in Beryl Beige, this design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Beryl Beige, this design is available in any colour.
Ripples
Inspiration Photo
This photo shows a reflection of reeds in a lake briefly transformed into a pattern of ripples as a breeze blows over the water’s surface.
Ripples
Hand knotted rug - Teal Grey
Through a careful use both of colour specification and the placement of wool and silk, this finely knotted Ripples rug reproduces the movement and intricacy of the original photo.
Shown here in Teal Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Teal Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Zurich
Inspiration Photo
This photograph of a meandering pattern of cracked lines was taken in the beautiful city of Zurich.
Zurich
Hand knotted rug - Grey Blue
The background is hand knotted in a silk/wool blend in a lustrous high pile while the cracked motif is woven in pure wool in a low pile. This high/low effect along with the wool and silk mix creates a textural contrast in keeping with the inspiration photo.
Shown here in Grey Blue, Zurich is available in any colour.
Shown here in Grey Blue, Zurich is available in any colour.
Trickle
Inspiration Photo
Misty streaks of condensation trickle down a glass window in this photograph.
Trickle
Hand knotted rug - Taupe
Hand knotted in a high knot count, the darker wool colours in this rug gradate gradually into pure silk conveying the feeling of the water slowly trickling away into nothing.
Trickle, shown here in Taupe, is available in any colour.
Trickle, shown here in Taupe, is available in any colour.
Rainstorm
Inspiration Photo
Reflections of branches appear and fade in the puddles of water left after a New York rainstorm in this photo
Rainstorm
Hand knotted rug - Cement
Varying pile heights and the sheen of pure silk mimic the movement of the water in our hand knotted Rainstorm rug. Also available in wool/silk blends or pure wool, this design works beautifully as a circle but as with all of our rugs, it can be any size or shape.
Shown here in Cement, this design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Cement, this design is available in any colour.
Tree Mist
Inspiration Photo
This photo depicts hazy tree branches as viewed through a misty window.
Tree Mist
Hand knotted rug - Teal Beige
To illustrate the dramatic feel of the photo, the branches in our Tree Mist rug are hand knotted in subtle wool and silk shades while a band of pure silk in the middle creates a striking splash of colour and texture.
Shown here in Teal Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Teal Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Tide
Inspiration Photo
The soft ebb and flow of the sea are captured in this photo of water gently lapping on the shore.
Tide
Hand knotted rug - Mauve Smoke
Hand knotted in a silk/wool blend, Tide is woven with a high knot count to retain the intricate detail of the original inspiration.
Shown here in Mauve Smoke, the design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Mauve Smoke, the design is available in any colour.
Smudge
Inspiration Photo
This photo illustrates the beauty of deterioration as tendrils thread their way over a misty glass window partly veiled by the patinaed effects of time.
Smudge
Hand knotted rug - Indigo Grey
Finely hand knotted to retain the intricacy of the original image, Smudge is woven in a silk/wool blend but can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, the design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, the design is available in any colour.
Reflected Trees
Inspiration Photo
An image of trees reflected in a lake is portrayed in this photo.
Reflected Trees
Hand knotted rug - Gold
Using tonal colours and subtle blends of wool and silk, the photographic image is recreated. As the percentages of silk vary throughout the design, the rug shimmers and moves like the water that inspired it.
Shown here in Gold, Reflected Trees is available in any colour.
Shown here in Gold, Reflected Trees is available in any colour.
Glow
Inspiration Photo
As light moves across a wall throughout the day, different patterns are formed. This photo is one of a series of patterns that forms our Light collection.
Glow
Hand knotted rug - Indigo Lime
The shifting patterns of light are conveyed through a finely hand knotted wool backdrop gradually shading into contrasting silk.
Shown here in Indigo Lime, our Glow design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Indigo Lime, our Glow design is available in any colour.
Splash
Inspiration Photo
This photo shows circular ripples of motion forming as raindrops fall on a lake.
Splash
Hand knotted rug - Blue Beige
Through a combination of the wool and silk placement, and the subtle mixing of colours, the feel of drops unsettling the water’s surface is beautifully conveyed in our Splash hand knotted rug.
Shown here in Blue Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Shown here in Blue Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Flow
Inspiration Photo
A reflection of leaves floating over water’s ripples and waves is captured in this photograph.
Flow
Hand knotted rug - Gold Grey
Hand knotted with a wool/silk background, texture and Flow is created by weaving the leaf motifs in pure silk.
Shown here in Gold Grey, the rug is available in any colour.
Shown here in Gold Grey, the rug is available in any colour.
Every Tania Johnson rug starts with an inspiring moment - the way light creates shadows and reflections and the microscopic details found in nature.
Each distinctive rug reflects this love of nature’s impermanence and through combinations of mixing wool and silk in different ways and the interplay between matte and shine that this creates, each piece retains the intricacy and depth of the original inspiration.
This inspiration page shows a selection of Tania’s original photographs along with the beautiful and unique hand crafted rugs that have been developed from them.
Each distinctive rug reflects this love of nature’s impermanence and through combinations of mixing wool and silk in different ways and the interplay between matte and shine that this creates, each piece retains the intricacy and depth of the original inspiration.
This inspiration page shows a selection of Tania’s original photographs along with the beautiful and unique hand crafted rugs that have been developed from them.
Facade
Inspiration Photo
Layers of torn and dampened paper are peeled back to reveal different colours and patterns in this textural photo.
Facade
Hand knotted rug - Moon Gold
Layers of torn and dampened paper are peeled back to reveal different colours and patterns in this textural photo.
To fully capture the detail in this design, our Facade rug is intricately woven in numerous shades of colour. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Moon Gold, this design is available in any colour.
To fully capture the detail in this design, our Facade rug is intricately woven in numerous shades of colour. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Moon Gold, this design is available in any colour.
London
Inspiration Photo
As a single drop of water makes its way down a pane of condensation on a rainy day in London, a clear stripe of contrast is formed. This photo is a lasting reminder of a return to England following a long time away and a reminder that beauty can be found on a grey day too.
London
Hand knotted rug - Gold Stone
As a single drop of water makes its way down a pane of condensation on a rainy day in London, a clear stripe of contrast is formed. This photo is a lasting reminder of a return to England following a long time away and a reminder that beauty can be found on a grey day too.
To fully capture the intricacy of this photo, our London rug is hand knotted in a high knot count using a wool/silk blend in some areas and pure silk in the accent stripe. This contrast of matte and shine further conveys the feel of the original inspiration.
Shown here in Gold Stone, this design is available in any colour.
To fully capture the intricacy of this photo, our London rug is hand knotted in a high knot count using a wool/silk blend in some areas and pure silk in the accent stripe. This contrast of matte and shine further conveys the feel of the original inspiration.
Shown here in Gold Stone, this design is available in any colour.
Waterlines
Inspiration Photo
Capturing a brief moment in time is conveyed through this photo showing the swirling lines of pattern as light dances on water.
Waterlines
Hand knotted rug - Navy Taupe
Capturing a brief moment in time is conveyed through this photo showing the swirling lines of pattern as light dances on water.
The Waterlines rug is finely hand knotted in subtle gradations of colour to mimic the gentle movement of the water illustrated in the photo. It is perhaps the calming properties inherent in water’s meandering that makes this all-over design our bestselling rug. While this rug was woven in 100% silk, it also works beautifully in silk/wool blends.
Shown here in Navy Taupe, the rug is available in any colour.
The Waterlines rug is finely hand knotted in subtle gradations of colour to mimic the gentle movement of the water illustrated in the photo. It is perhaps the calming properties inherent in water’s meandering that makes this all-over design our bestselling rug. While this rug was woven in 100% silk, it also works beautifully in silk/wool blends.
Shown here in Navy Taupe, the rug is available in any colour.
Imprint
Inspiration Photo
After her initial dismay on discovering a sketchbook of her old photos damaged by damp, Tania was thrilled to discover the textures and patterns created as the surfaces changed and evolved over time. In this photo, the ink smudges its way across the page creating a beautiful border design.
Imprint
Hand knotted rug - Navy Cream
After her initial dismay on discovering a sketchbook of her old photos damaged by damp, Tania was thrilled to discover the textures and patterns created as the surfaces changed and evolved over time. In this photo, the ink smudges its way across the page creating a beautiful border design.
The Imprint rug recreates this discovery through an intricate design hand knotted in tonal shades of colour. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Navy Cream, the rug is available in any colour.
The Imprint rug recreates this discovery through an intricate design hand knotted in tonal shades of colour. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Navy Cream, the rug is available in any colour.
Flicker
Inspiration Photo
In this photo, light catches on a pane of textured glass creating undulating waves of pattern.
Flicker
Hand knotted rug - Dark Aqua
In this photo, light catches on a pane of textured glass creating undulating waves of pattern.
The resulting Flicker rug is hand knotted in very close tonal shades to create the wavy effect of the photo. In this design, just by changing the balance of dark to light, a completely different pattern and look can be created. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Dark Aqua, the rug is available in any colour.
The resulting Flicker rug is hand knotted in very close tonal shades to create the wavy effect of the photo. In this design, just by changing the balance of dark to light, a completely different pattern and look can be created. While this rug is woven in a silk/wool blend, it can also be pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Dark Aqua, the rug is available in any colour.
Winchester
Inspiration Photo
A detour to Winchester following a day out at the seaside resulted in this photo of a fleeting reflection of leaves after a sudden rainstorm.
Winchester
Hand knotted rug - Autumn
A detour to Winchester following a day out at the seaside resulted in this photo of a fleeting reflection of leaves after a sudden rainstorm.
To retain the intricate detail of this inspiration, the wool and silk rug is hand knotted in a very fine knot count. A particularly difficult design to produce, only a few centimetres of this design can be woven in one day.
Shown here in our Autumn colourway, the Winchester rug is available in any colour.
To retain the intricate detail of this inspiration, the wool and silk rug is hand knotted in a very fine knot count. A particularly difficult design to produce, only a few centimetres of this design can be woven in one day.
Shown here in our Autumn colourway, the Winchester rug is available in any colour.
Flutter
Inspiration Photo
While waiting at a bus stop, this photo was taken of the hazy silhouette that was created by leaves brushing against a textured glass panel.
Flutter
Hand knotted rug - Indigo Grey
While waiting at a bus stop, this photo was taken of the hazy silhouette that was created by leaves brushing against a textured glass panel.
Painstakingly hand knotted in a fine knot count to retain all the detail of the original photo, Flutter was woven in a wool/silk blend but can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Painstakingly hand knotted in a fine knot count to retain all the detail of the original photo, Flutter was woven in a wool/silk blend but can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Rainy Daze
Inspiration Photo
Driving through the rain, fine lines of water cascading across the windscreen are captured in this photograph.
Rainy Daze
Hand knotted rug - Beryl Beige
Driving through the rain, fine lines of water cascading across the windscreen are captured in this photograph.
This hand knotted rug is woven in wool and silk and through a detailed specification of both the colour and the fibre placement, Rainy Daze beautifully conveys the feel of the original photo.
Shown here in Beryl Beige, this design is available in any colour.
This hand knotted rug is woven in wool and silk and through a detailed specification of both the colour and the fibre placement, Rainy Daze beautifully conveys the feel of the original photo.
Shown here in Beryl Beige, this design is available in any colour.
Palazzo
Inspiration Photo
Taken in Venice, this photo shows the patterns created on the crumbling stonework of an ancient wall.
Palazzo
Hand knotted rug - Navy Grey
Taken in Venice, this photo shows the patterns created on the crumbling stonework of an ancient wall.
To recreate the intricate pattern, our Palazzo rug is hand knotted in a high knot count and woven in a wool/silk blend. The design can just as easily lend itself to pure wool or pure silk.
Shown here in Navy Grey, this design is available in any colour.
To recreate the intricate pattern, our Palazzo rug is hand knotted in a high knot count and woven in a wool/silk blend. The design can just as easily lend itself to pure wool or pure silk.
Shown here in Navy Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Ripples
Inspiration Photo
This photo shows a reflection of reeds in a lake briefly transformed into a pattern of ripples as a breeze blows over the water’s surface.
Ripples
Hand knotted rug - Teal Grey
This photo shows a reflection of reeds in a lake briefly transformed into a pattern of ripples as a breeze blows over the water’s surface.
Through a careful use both of colour specification and the placement of wool and silk, this finely knotted Ripples rug reproduces the movement and intricacy of the original photo.
Shown here in Teal Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Through a careful use both of colour specification and the placement of wool and silk, this finely knotted Ripples rug reproduces the movement and intricacy of the original photo.
Shown here in Teal Grey, this design is available in any colour.
Zurich
Inspiration Photo
This photograph of a meandering pattern of cracked lines was taken in the beautiful city of Zurich.
Zurich
Hand knotted rug - Grey Blue
This photograph of a meandering pattern of cracked lines was taken in the beautiful city of Zurich.
The background is hand knotted in a silk/wool blend in a lustrous high pile while the cracked motif is woven in pure wool in a low pile. This high/low effect along with the wool and silk mix creates a textural contrast in keeping with the inspiration photo.
Shown here in Grey Blue, Zurich is available in any colour.
The background is hand knotted in a silk/wool blend in a lustrous high pile while the cracked motif is woven in pure wool in a low pile. This high/low effect along with the wool and silk mix creates a textural contrast in keeping with the inspiration photo.
Shown here in Grey Blue, Zurich is available in any colour.
Trickle
Inspiration Photo
Misty streaks of condensation trickle down a glass window in this photograph.
Trickle
Hand knotted rug - Taupe
Misty streaks of condensation trickle down a glass window in this photograph.
Hand knotted in a high knot count, the darker wool colours in this rug gradate gradually into pure silk conveying the feeling of the water slowly trickling away into nothing.
Trickle, shown here in Taupe, is available in any colour.
Hand knotted in a high knot count, the darker wool colours in this rug gradate gradually into pure silk conveying the feeling of the water slowly trickling away into nothing.
Trickle, shown here in Taupe, is available in any colour.
Rainstorm
Inspiration Photo
Reflections of branches appear and fade in the puddles of water left after a New York rainstorm in this photo
Rainstorm
Hand knotted rug - Cement
Reflections of branches appear and fade in the puddles of water left after a New York rainstorm in this photo
Varying pile heights and the sheen of pure silk mimic the movement of the water in our hand knotted Rainstorm rug. Also available in wool/silk blends or pure wool, this design works beautifully as a circle but as with all of our rugs, it can be any size or shape.
Shown here in Cement, this design is available in any colour.
Varying pile heights and the sheen of pure silk mimic the movement of the water in our hand knotted Rainstorm rug. Also available in wool/silk blends or pure wool, this design works beautifully as a circle but as with all of our rugs, it can be any size or shape.
Shown here in Cement, this design is available in any colour.
Tree Mist
Inspiration Photo
This photo depicts hazy tree branches as viewed through a misty window.
Tree Mist
Hand knotted rug - Teal Beige
This photo depicts hazy tree branches as viewed through a misty window.
To illustrate the dramatic feel of the photo, the branches in our Tree Mist rug are hand knotted in subtle wool and silk shades while a band of pure silk in the middle creates a striking splash of colour and texture.
Shown here in Teal Beige, the design is available in any colour.
To illustrate the dramatic feel of the photo, the branches in our Tree Mist rug are hand knotted in subtle wool and silk shades while a band of pure silk in the middle creates a striking splash of colour and texture.
Shown here in Teal Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Tide
Inspiration Photo
The soft ebb and flow of the sea are captured in this photo of water gently lapping on the shore.
Tide
Hand knotted rug - Mauve Smoke
The soft ebb and flow of the sea are captured in this photo of water gently lapping on the shore.
Hand knotted in a silk/wool blend, Tide is woven with a high knot count to retain the intricate detail of the original inspiration.
Shown here in Mauve Smoke, the design is available in any colour.
Hand knotted in a silk/wool blend, Tide is woven with a high knot count to retain the intricate detail of the original inspiration.
Shown here in Mauve Smoke, the design is available in any colour.
Smudge
Inspiration Photo
This photo illustrates the beauty of deterioration as tendrils thread their way over a misty glass window partly veiled by the patinaed effects of time.
Smudge
Hand knotted rug - Indigo Grey
This photo illustrates the beauty of deterioration as tendrils thread their way over a misty glass window partly veiled by the patinaed effects of time.
Finely hand knotted to retain the intricacy of the original image, Smudge is woven in a silk/wool blend but can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, the design is available in any colour.
Finely hand knotted to retain the intricacy of the original image, Smudge is woven in a silk/wool blend but can also be produced in pure wool or silk.
Shown here in Indigo Grey, the design is available in any colour.
Reflected Trees
Inspiration Photo
An image of trees reflected in a lake is portrayed in this photo taken in New York's Central Park.
Reflected Trees
Hand knotted rug - Gold
An image of trees reflected in a lake is portrayed in this photo taken in New York's Central Park.
Using tonal colours and subtle blends of wool and silk, the photographic image is recreated. As the percentages of silk vary throughout the design, the rug shimmers and moves like the water that inspired it.
Shown here in Gold, Reflected Trees is available in any colour.
Using tonal colours and subtle blends of wool and silk, the photographic image is recreated. As the percentages of silk vary throughout the design, the rug shimmers and moves like the water that inspired it.
Shown here in Gold, Reflected Trees is available in any colour.
Glow
Inspiration Photo
As light moves across a wall throughout the day, different patterns are formed. This photo is one of a series of patterns that forms our Light collection.
Glow
Hand knotted rug - Indigo Lime
As light moves across a wall throughout the day, different patterns are formed. This photo is one of a series of patterns that forms our Light collection.
The shifting patterns of light are conveyed through a finely hand knotted wool backdrop gradually shading into contrasting silk.
Shown here in Indigo Lime, our Glow design is available in any colour.
The shifting patterns of light are conveyed through a finely hand knotted wool backdrop gradually shading into contrasting silk.
Shown here in Indigo Lime, our Glow design is available in any colour.
Splash
Inspiration Photo
This photo shows circular ripples of motion forming as raindrops fall on a lake.
Splash
Hand knotted rug - Blue Beige
This photo shows circular ripples of motion forming as raindrops fall on a lake.
Through a combination of the wool and silk placement, and the subtle mixing of colours, the feel of drops unsettling the water’s surface is beautifully conveyed in our Splash hand knotted rug.
Shown here in Blue Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Through a combination of the wool and silk placement, and the subtle mixing of colours, the feel of drops unsettling the water’s surface is beautifully conveyed in our Splash hand knotted rug.
Shown here in Blue Beige, the design is available in any colour.
Flow
Inspiration Photo
A reflection of leaves floating over water’s ripples and waves is captured in this photograph.
Flow
Hand knotted rug - Gold Grey
A reflection of leaves floating over water’s ripples and waves is captured in this photograph.
Hand knotted with a wool/silk background, texture and Flow is created by weaving the leaf motifs in pure silk.
Shown here in Gold Grey, the rug is available in any colour.
Hand knotted with a wool/silk background, texture and Flow is created by weaving the leaf motifs in pure silk.
Shown here in Gold Grey, the rug is available in any colour.