COVER’s 50 best rugs: Carnival Pale by Paul Smith x The Rug Company

May 01, 2018

For the 50th edition of COVER, we asked influential people in the world of handmade carpets to name the best rug since the first issue 13 years ago. Co-founder of The Rug Company Christopher Sharp chose Carnival Pale by Paul Smith for The Rug Company.

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For the 50th edition of COVER, we asked influential people in the world of handmade carpets to without prejudice name the best rug since the first issue 13 years ago. Co-founder of The Rug Company Christopher Sharp chose Carnival Pale by Paul Smith for The Rug Company.

‘This is like trying to choose a favourite child! We have just celebrated 18 years of creative collaboration with Paul Smith, which shows how much we enjoy working together.’

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