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  1. Amalfi 94010-2001 Desert Sand

    £469.99

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  2. Bauhaus 9157 Ivory White

    Save up to 20% £350.40 - £1,022.40

    4 Sizes Available
  3. Himalaya 9380 Summer

    Save up to 20% £164.00 - £1,276.00

    6 Sizes Available
  4. Labyrinth 9175 Roman Beige

    Save up to 20% £350.40 - £1,022.40

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  5. Linares 9057 Sand

    £450.00 - £1,295.00

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  6. Manaus 9178 Autumn Leaves

    Save up to 20% £350.40 - £1,022.40

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  7. Module 9206 Saxon Beige

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

    5 Sizes Available
  8. Monetti 9121 Giverny Beige

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  9. Palazzo 9137 Visconti Beige

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,180.00

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  10. Venetian Dust 9195

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  11. Vintage Multi 8982 Ghent Beige

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,180.00

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Invented by the French, refined in Scotland and made popular by the Americans.

Chenille weaving techniques were introduced by the French in the 1700s, the name chenille literally means "caterpillar" in French referring to the soft and fuzzy finish to the fabric. Alexander Buchanan refined the manufacturing process in the 1830's and manufactured shawls in Paisley, Scotland with great success. This technique was further advanced by James Templeton and William Quigley who registered a patent for weaving cords of chenille into carpets and mats. Templeton successfully manufactured tufted carpets with looms that were able to imitate the look as well as the quality of hand-woven carpets. Although Chenille can be made from a number of fibres including, polyester, wool, viscose or polypropylene, Chenille is most commonly associated with cotton as with our Louis de Poortere  rugs where cotton is used, sometimes with other fibres such as wool or polyester with stunning effect.