Known for a refined approach to custom floor coverings, Tappeti continues to push the boundaries of contemporary rug design with the release of new designs as part of its Gradient Collection. An exploration of colour as a design language, the shifting ombre tones draw inspiration from the beauty of nature and can be custom coloured and sized to perfectly suit any environment.
These new additions express nuanced colour transitions to create atmosphere, evoke emotion and transform spaces. Designed for the discerning eye of architects and interior designers, the collection is suitable for commercial and residential applications. Each piece in the Gradient Collection is a masterclass in craftsmanship. The rugs are made using either hand-knotting or hand-tufting techniques to achieve seamless transitions between the blend of tones. The hand-knotting process, seen in hero pieces like Carnelian, Jasper and Moonstone, involves tying each knot individually to allow for ultra-fine gradients and a luxuriously tactile finish. The hand-tufted designs such as Mirage, employ stippled transitions between solid colours, resulting in bold, graphic colour blended expressions.
Leading the collection is Carnelian, a rug that captures the glowing warmth of its namesake gemstone. Soft grey taupes give way to deep rust, rich burgundy and earthy ochres. The tonal variation conjures the feeling of shifting desert sands or a late afternoon sky. It’s a rug that radiates confidence and creativity, an anchor for any room.
Each design in the collection takes a different approach to the concept of a ‘gradient’. Jasper flows from deep forest green to pale lichen; Moonstone ripples outward from muted sage to champagne and blush; and Ruby builds on the depth of its gemstone counterpart with ruby reds, burnt orange and warm neutrals. Lightshift offers a luminous spectrum from gold to azure, while Oxide delivers a dramatic blend of champagne through bronze to chocolate. Together, the new designs offer a palette that ranges from grounding and organic to radiant and ethereal.
Materiality is key to the collection’s success. Tappeti’s rugs are constructed using a mix of wool, hemp and art-silk, chosen for their luxurious beauty but also for performance. Wool provides warmth, softness and durability, while hemp introduces strength and sustainability. Art-silk, with its lustrous sheen, elevates the visual depth of the colour transitions, making them shimmer and shift under changing light.
For designers, the Gradient Collection is both versatile and expressive. It works across residential and commercial contexts, offering scale, drama or subtlety depending on the brief. Each rug can also be tailored to the vision of the project as Tappeti offers customisation across size, colour and composition. All Tappeti products are fire-tested and certified to meet the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and National Construction Code (NCC) requirements, and comply with Australian regulations on pile height and composition, regardless of design or size.
In a market where flat colour and hard lines can dominate, Tappeti’s Gradient Collection offers a refreshing and emotionally resonant alternative. A celebration of movement and softness, Gradient is designed to complement a space, and to shape the feeling within it. As interiors move toward tactility and warmth, the Gradient Collection speaks directly to a desire for depth, fluidity and craft.
