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page 05 THE ROGER OATES STORYpage 15 FABRICS
page 27 STAIR RUNNERSpage 73 AREA RUGS
page 85 TECHNICAL GUIDE
Antique Linen Stripe Rose and Ash (curtains)Lyon Raspberry (joined by hand as a rug)
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THE ROGER OATES STORYunmistakably timeless
fabrics and flooring
Clockwise from top Elgin Clover (joined by hand as a rug)Barnes all colourways Elgin Heather Antique Linen Stripe Rose and Ash, Antique Linen Rose (cushions), Chatham Mallow (joined by hand as a rug)
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“We developed our first flatweave floor covering as a heavy weight cloth and the result was so charming we further
developed it for use on a small power loom. This advance meant we could make a product that was indistinguishable from a
similar version that had been made by hand.”
Roger and Fay Oates have been designing and hand producing their uniquely smart, classic rugs, runners and fabrics for the past two and a half decades. They both
studied weaving and woven textiles with some of the leading teachers and educators of the post war craft movement, who themselves had been trained in the twenties
and thirties by the leading pioneers of craft in the early part of the twentieth century. After an art school training, Roger went on to study industrial carpet design and Fay
attended the Royal College of Art to continue her studies in industrial and power woven textiles. They met in London, deciding early on that their focus would be that
of creating their own niche in order to make a beautiful, top-end interior product that merged imagination and creativity with practicality and sound business sense.
When Roger and Fay first discovered a nineteenth century flatweave fragment in the late 1980s, they became determined to reintroduce this type of historic textile by
reinventing it as a new type of decorative floor covering. Their combined skills and eye for colour, texture and pattern led them to create a unique flatweave that could be
produced using an adapted technique on a power loom. This was their real beginning as they had created an authentic product that had the characteristics of
hand weaving, yet was modern in its production method.
THE
ROG
ER O
ATES
STO
RY
the
begi
nnin
g
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Clockwise from top Barnes Taupe Barnes Delft Swanson Cranberry (joined by hand as a rug)
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“Neither of us actively looked to history or traditional making methods to create our
products: we always looked for the combination of practicality and great looks to achieve the
specific result of creating a small and timeless collection of perfect tailoring.”
Having invented a method by which to produce flatweaves, Roger and Fay evolved and expanded these early weaves into
their first fully formed collection of rugs and runners. While the stripe, whether vivid, graphic or subtle, became the Roger Oates signature, both Roger and Fay continued to experiment in order
to create their first runners and rugs in a Wilton pile in order to balance the collection, suit all tastes and therefore give people
choice. This in turn led them into weaving furnishing fabrics, which again had to fit into their definition of a good interiors
product: that of being both beautiful and useful, but above all else luxurious with the feeling of comfort.
THE
ROG
ER O
ATES
STO
RY
our t
hink
ing
Clockwise from top Wave Aqua Richmond Pewter, Barque Ash, Antique Linen Ash (chair), Denby Ground Smoke (joined by hand as a rug)Barque AquaBelgrave Celadon
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“Your eye can almost feel the texture in the weave before you reach out to touch it.”
Throughout their working life, the idea of staying true to the art of the handmade has been like a mantra to Roger
and Fay. It has informed every turn and task with the result that each item in the collection has the authenticity of
real quality and value to both the eye and the touch. All the flatweaves are woven in England from wool spun in
Yorkshire. The weaving takes place on specially adapted narrow looms to create runners with a clean and finished
selvedge edge. All finishing is done by hand at the Roger Oates headquarters in Herefordshire,
where Roger and Fay continue to expand, adapt and evolve their ideas. TH
E RO
GER
OAT
ES S
TORY
th
e w
ay w
e ar
e
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FABRICS a signature of stripes
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“If anything, the Roger Oates signature is the stripe, but a stripe is more than a simple line
because a stripe isn’t a stripe without the colour. A good stripe relies on the balance
and proportion of size of stripe to weight of colour. This sets up the rhythm of a
stripe’s design and what you can do with it subsequently to weave a new design.”
The Roger Oates fabric collection was established in the late 1990s with a textural range of woven linens and
linen/cotton mix textiles. The fabrics have been designed to complement the floorings, continuing the underlying
design ethos of combining texture and colour with quality and timelessness. There are four distinct ranges, each of
which embodies an element of the Roger Oates signature stripe, be that a series of fine or vivid lines, textural weaves
with barely-there runs of colour and silken self-striped sheers in distinctive muted tones, among which, there is
always the rich neutral and bold bright tones.
FABR
ICS
a sig
natu
re o
f stri
pes
From top Antique Linen Ash, Antique Linen Stripe Teal & Ash, Barque Stone, Casa Natural, Barque Aqua, Chelsea Multi, Barque Ash, Barque Birch, Richmond Pewter, Casa Mica, Kew Fig, Richmond Rose/Grey
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Barnes Barnes
FABR
ICS
smar
t her
ringb
one
strip
es
From left to right Barnes Spice, China Blue, Spring Green, Damson
Barnes 55% Cotton/ 40% Linen/ 5% Polyester - approx 146cm widePlease note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual fabric may vary slightly from the photograph.
Barnes Aubergine
Barnes Ebony
Barnes Oatmeal
Barnes Spring Green
Barnes China Blue
Barnes Ivory
Barnes Rose
Barnes Taupe
Barnes Damson
Barnes Jade
Barnes Scarlet
Barnes Delft
Barnes Linden
Barnes Spice
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Casa & Antique Linen Casa & Antique Linen
FABR
ICS
antiq
ued
linen
& d
uo tw
ill st
ripe
Casa Lavender
Antique Linen Ash
Antique Linen Stripe Rose & Ash
Antique Linen Stripe Teal & Ash
Antique Linen Rose
Antique Linen Teal
Antique Linen White
Antique Linen & Antique Stripe 100% Linen - approx 140cm wideCasa 70% Cotton/ 21% Viscose/ 9% Linen - approx 140cm widePlease note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual fabric may vary slightly from the photograph.
Casa Blue
Casa Lavender
Casa Mica
Casa Natural
Casa Rose
Casa Green
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Kew, Richmond, Chelsea, Tristan Kew, Richmond, Chelsea, Tristan
FABR
ICS
perfe
ct p
lain
s & h
orizo
ntal
ban
ds
Tristan Prune (cushions)Lyon Ebony (runner) Tristan Anis
Chelsea Multi
Kew Beige
Kew Eau de Nil
Richmond Aqua
Kew Chalk
Kew Fig
Richmond Pewter
Kew Charcoal
Kew Flax
Richmond Rose/Grey
Kew Crimson
Kew Gold
Tristan Prune
Tristan Rouge
Chelsea, Richmond, Kew 40% Cotton/ 40% Viscose/ 10% Linen/ 10% Polyester - approx 140cm wideTristan 52% Viscose/ 39% Polyester/ 9% Cotton - approx 140cm widePlease note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual fabric may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Barque & Wave Barque & Wave
FABR
ICS
play
on
tona
l stri
pes &
lines
Wave Aqua, Ivory
Barque Aqua
Barque Maple
Barque Stone
Wave Aqua
Wave Sand
Wave Mink
Wave Ivory
Wave Straw
Wave Sage
Barque Ash
Barque Birch
Barque Damson
Barque 45% Cotton/ 30% Viscose/ 15% Polyester/ 10% Linen - approx 138cm wideWave 51%Cotton/ 49% Polyester - approx 138cm wide
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual fabric may vary slightly from the photograph.
STAIR RUNNERS perfectly tailored flooring
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“All of our new concepts are first woven by hand in the studio – this is essential as it gives us the flexibility to alter and adapt the pattern and change threads and colour as the design emerges from the loom. This literal hands-on
design approach means we are working directly and intimately with the threads and colours
and can make each new design sing.”
The natural evolution from a stripe to a checkerboard design that hovers between that of houndstooth and tartan has added a new and spirited dimension to the collection of stair runners.
Each design is considered for its own merit, whether it is woven as a flatweave or treated to a Wilton finish. The range retains its timeless appeal and remains surprisingly modern by way of the
balance of colour and tone within the graphic nature of all the designs that make a play on the checks and tartans of old.
STAI
R RU
NN
ERS
perfe
ctly
tailo
red
floor
ing
Clockwise from topMasai MadderElgin PebbleElgin FernPortman Wedgewood
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WILTON RUNNERS simple luxury
for modern living
“We spend a lot of time on colour, using it in different combinations looking for the new hues that emerge as a result of how
you calibrate the weight and balance of the tones, patterns and textures that together
create the overall colour of the weave.”
Having revived the idea of a woven flooring and invented a production process that is indistinguishable from the
hand made, Roger and Fay have spent over two decades perfecting their techniques and designs. The reinvention
of the Venetian flatweave began the series of experiments with colour, pattern and texture that has resulted in a
collection of over one hundred designs. Roger and Fay’s standards of excellence have taken a historic flatweave
from being a relatively humble floor covering to being considered one of today’s must-have design staples
for floors and stairs in this country and across Europe, Scandinavia, North America and Australia.
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iconi
c ven
etia
n fla
twea
ves
Chatham SmokeBowood Putty
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ELGIN THUMBNAILS
Elgin Elgin
Elgin Clover69cm approx
Elgin Heather69cm approx
Elgin Pebble69cm approx
Elgin Prune69cm approx
Elgin Fern69cm approx
Elgin Granite69cm approx
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R RU
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ERS
the
new
hou
ndst
ooth
vene
tian
flatw
eave
Elgin Clover (joined by hand as a rug)
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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MasaiMasai
Masai Emerald69cm approx
Masai Madder69cm approx
Masai Gold69cm approx
Masai Oatmeal69cm approx
Masai Indigo69cm approx
Masai Tobacco69cm approx
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R RU
NN
ERS
the
triba
l twist
on
a ve
netia
n fla
twea
ve
Masai Emerald (edged with New Hadley Soft Black)
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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StirlingStirling
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R RU
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a ch
ecke
rboa
rd o
f tar
tan
on ve
netia
n fla
twea
ve
Stirling Royal69cm approx
Stirling Russet69cm approx
Stirling Lichen69cm approx
Stirling Thistle69cm approx
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
From topStirling Thistle, Lichen, Russet
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Gold Dust Gold Dust
Orion Carnelian69cm approx
Sirius Carnelian70cm approx
Orion Jet69cm approx
Sirius Jet70cm approx
Orion Topaz69cm approx
Sirius Topaz70cm approx
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R RU
NN
ERS
a go
lden
win
ner i
n ve
netia
n fla
twea
ve
Orion Jet, Sirius Jet (joined by hand as a rug)
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Red
R O G E R O A T E S D E S I G N Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
Red
Ashby Raspberry70cm approx
Chatham Turkey Red61 & 70cm approx
Cheltenham Old Raspberry61cm approx
Cluny Raspberry62cm approx
Denby Border Raspberry 60cm approx
Denby Ground Raspberry 68cm approx
George Red62cm approx
Halle Garnet69cm approx
Hampton Cardinal70cm approx
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R RU
NN
ERS
iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
red,
red,
red
Chatham Turkey Red
R O G E R O A T E S D E S I G N P A G E 4 2 P A G E 4 3R O G E R O A T E S D E S I G N Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
Red Red
Hampton Terracotta70cm approx
Hanover Bright Red69cm approx
Hanover Garnet69cm approx
Jaspe Garnet70cm approx
Lyon Raspberry60cm approx
Malton Red68cm approx
Putney Brick70cm approx
Newbury Crimson71cm approx
Putney Scarlet70cm approx
New Hadley Grenadine71cm approx
Putney Terracotta70cm approx
Sudbury Brick60 & 71cm approx
Swanson Cranberry60cm approx
Trent Raspberry58cm approx
Troy Strawberry70cm approx
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R RU
NN
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iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
red,
red,
red
Hampton Madder70cm approx
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Multi/Bright Multi/Bright
R O G E R O A T E S D E S I G N Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
Chatham Azure70cm approx
Chatham Mallow70cm approx
Chatham Rosewood70cm approx
Hanover Soft Mauve69cm approx
Henley Prune60cm approx
Jaspe Mulberry70cm approx
Jaspe Multi70cm approx
Moritz Multi62 & 69cm approx
Chatham Multi70cm approx
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R RU
NN
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iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
spirit
ed &
vibr
ant c
olou
rs
Henley Prune (with plain iron rods)
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Multi/Bright Multi/Bright
R O G E R O A T E S D E S I G N Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
Moritz Oak69cm approx
New Hadley Bright Rose71cm approx
New Hadley Figue71cm approx
New Hadley Mandarin71cm approx
Orkney Heather61cm approx
Orkney Soft71cm approx
Remy Border Maple70cm approx
Putney Damson70cm approx
Remy Maple61 & 70cm approx
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R RU
NN
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iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
spirit
ed &
vibr
ant c
olou
rs
New Hadley Bright Rose & Mandarin (joined by hand as wall-to-wall)
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Blue/Green Blue/Green
Ashby Airforce70cm approx
Chartres Marine70cm approx
Chatham China Blue70cm approx
Chatham Fern70cm approx
Cluny Denim62cm approx
Denby Border Linden60cm approx
Denby Ground Linden68cm approx
Denby Border Mid Blue60cm approx
Chartres Jute70cm approx
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R RU
NN
ERS
iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
cool
blu
es &
gre
ens
Chartres Jute (joined by hand as wall-to-wall)
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Blue/Green Blue/Green
Hanover Aqua69cm approx
Lyon Blue60cm approx
Henley Willow60cm approx
Lyon Willow60 & 70cm approx
Newbury Airforce71cm approx
New Hadley Lime71cm approx
Putney Elm70cm approx
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R RU
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iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
cool
blu
es &
gre
ens
Cluny Denim
Hampton Airforce70cm approx
Denby Ground Mid Blue68cm approx
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Blue/Green Blue/Green
LOCATION
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iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
cool
blu
es &
gre
ens
Swanson Celadon (joined by hand as a rug)
Sudbury Moss71cm approx
Swanson Celadon60cm approx
Trent Airforce58cm approx
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Neutral/Black Neutral/Black
Ashby Beaver70cm approx
Ashby Caramel70cm approx
Bowood Chalk70cm approx
Bowood Peat70cm approx
Bowood Putty70cm approx
Bowood Sesame70cm approx
Chatham Beige70cm approx
Chatham Smoke70cm approx
Cluny Granite62cm approx
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R RU
NN
ERS
iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
natu
rally
timel
ess
Windsor Ebony
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Neutral/Black Neutral/Black
Cluny Smoke62cm approx
Cunard Greige70cm approx
Denby Border Gravel60cm approx
Denby Border Smoke60cm approx
Denby Ground Gravel68cm approx
Denby Ground Smoke68cm approx
George Black62cm approx
Gibson Almond69cm approx
Gibson Harvest69cm approx
Gibson Natural69cm approx
Gibson Quartz69cm approx
Gibson Stone69cm approx
Halle Elephant69cm approx
Halle Soft Black69cm approx
Halle Vanilla69cm approx
Hampton Biscuit70cm approx
Hanover Elephant69cm approx
Hanover Oatmeal69cm approx
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R RU
NN
ERS
iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
natu
rally
timel
ess
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Neutral/Black Neutral/Black
Hanover Soft Black69cm approx
Hanover Vanilla69cm approx
Henley Almond60cm approx
Henley Soft Black60cm approx
Jaspe Prune70cm approx
Hurst Border Ebony70cm approx
Jaspe Birch70cm approx
Jaspe Neutral70cm approx
Lyon Ebony60 & 70cm approx
Hurst Border Ebony
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NN
ERS
iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
natu
rally
timel
ess
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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Neutral/Black Neutral/Black
Malton Black68cm approx
New Hadley Soft Black71cm approx
New Hadley Peat71cm approx
New Hadley White71cm approx
Swanson Pebble60cm approx
Swanson Smoke60cm approx
Paris Ebony72cm approx
Putney Charcoal70cm approx
Sudbury Natural71cm approx
Trent Beaver58 & 68cm approx
Trent Caramel58cm approx
Troy Charcoal70cm approx
Windsor Ebony67cm approx
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ERS
iconi
c flat
wea
ves:
natu
rally
timel
ess
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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real
shet
land
woo
l flat
wea
ves“Using pure Shetland wool to re-work three
iconic Venetian flatweave designs created a fresh, new take for a stair runner. The resulting weave is highly textural with a noteable spring to the touch, which is what truly characterizes
this charming weave.”
The Roger Oates British wool range of classic flatweaves uses only real Shetland wool in six inherent natural colours that range from black to white. The un-dyed Shetland wool, selected by hand, provides exactly the right shades of ivory
whites, dove greys, mink and ebony that together create these smart flatweaves, which embody the Roger Oates
ethos for luxurious simplicity and natural colours. This range of Shetland flatweaves is truly British as every part of the
process from the wool to the weave is made in Britain. Each runner is then hand finished in the Roger Oates studio.
Shetland Sudbury Light Grey (with stainless steel rods)
Shetland
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Shetland
Broadcloth Indigo58cm approx
Shadow Dark58cm approx
Shadow Light58cm approx
Broadcloth Heather58cm approx
Broadcloth Teal58cm approx
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real
shet
land
woo
l flat
wea
ves
Shetland Broadcloth Russet (joined by hand as a rug)
Henley Light Grey60cm approx
Sudbury Light Grey60 & 70cm approx
Sudbury Moorit60 & 70cm approx
Hampton Dark Grey70cm approx
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
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WILTON RUNNERS simple luxury
for modern living
“We have always focused on producing a product that had a specific use within an interior, one that we could make that went well beyond the limits of the hand-
made crafted item, but which retained the essence of authenticity.”
A Wilton carpet is defined by both its weave and pile and all Roger Oates Wiltons are constructed with a
heavily integrated woven pile and base. The dense pile gives these Wiltons their distinguishingly luxurious
appeal. The stair runner designs are highly adaptable, and can be re-worked as bespoke wall-to-wall carpet.
The same strong, graphic approach to colour, line and pattern is used to create this core collection
of traditional runners.
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auth
entic
ally
wov
en w
ilton
Cavendish Natural
Wilton
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Belgrave Black68cm approx
Belgrave Plum68cm approx
Bloomsbury Delft60cm approx
Bloomsbury Spice60cm approx
Bloomsbury Taupe60cm approx
Cavendish Ash70cm approx
Cavendish Crimson70cm approx
Belgrave Celadon68cm approx
Belgrave Gull68cm approx
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auth
entic
ally
wov
en w
ilton
Cavendish Natural70cm approx
Portman Quartz64cm approx
Portman Wedgewood64cm approx
Kensington Ash61cm approx
Portman Stone64cm approx
Kensington Charcoal61cm approx
Portman Terracotta64cm approx
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual runner may vary slightly from the photograph.
Wilton Wilton
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cust
om-m
ade
Newbury Crimson (custom width)
“We have a unique product that we continuously love and enjoy, adapt and
develop in order to remain fresh, relevant and up-to-the-minute.”
The Roger Oates archive forms a rich source of both inspiration and expertise in Venetian flatweave design. If you are interested in commissioning a one-off piece,
Roger Oates offers a custom-made service to bring a personal design to fruition. All existing weave designs can be woven to wider widths or scaled up or down to
suit unusually wide or narrow staircases. Existing Roger Oates designs can be specifically coloured to create
individual, bespoke runners and carpets.
Custom-made
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AREA RUGSfine flatweaves and
felted wool Tapis d’Avignon rugs
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“Flatweaves are wonderfully flexible as they can be made into rugs of almost any size,
adding colour, warmth and softening noise, or laid over hard floors to build up further layers
of texture and interest.”
All the Roger Oates flatweave designs have a repeating design which makes them ideal for joining together to create
a distinctive hand finished area rug that can be made to size. Stripe designs are versatile and can give the illusion
of lengthening or widening a room depending on how the lengths of the runner are put together. Bold, large-scale
designs will be dramatic, while the smaller simpler designs will create a subtle overall texture and pattern. The finish on a rug will also alter its style and the impression it gives a space.
Edges can be finished with a false selvedge or be bound in either contrasting or tonal linen or leather. To maintain a high
level of craftsmanship, all rugs are sewn together and bound by hand in the company’s studios.
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Clockwise from top Putney Charcoal (linen bound)Masai Oatmeal (leather bound)Putney Damson (false selvedged)
Fine flatweaves
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Masai Oatmeal (joined by hand as a rug) (Clockwise from top, all joined by hand as rugs) Putney DamsonChatham FernOrkney HeatherCluny Granite
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“From a traditional French felting technique we devised an alternative application to
make the highly graphic Tapis rug – its appeal lies not only in the boldness of colour
but in its softness underfoot.”
Tapis d’Avignon rugs are made from heavily felted Mouflon wool that feels as soft and indulgent as it looks. It is a highly practical rug as the wool is extremely tough and is resistant to water spills. It can be sized to suit almost any space and there are many colours to choose from giving an extensive
number of colour combinations and checkerboard or stripe designs. All Tapis d’Avignon rugs are made by patch-
working sections together using a decorative joining stitch that is either tonal or in contrast to the main ground colour.
The Tapis is also finished round the edge using a blanket stitch. Tapis rugs can be unashamedly wild and
modern or calming and subtle.
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Tapis d’Avignon Ash, Mulberry, Raspberry, Smoke
Tapis d’Avignon
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(Clockwise from top) Aqua, Raspberry & AppleSmoke, Grey, Silver, Biscuit & BrunGrey, Chocolate & AshDenim, Aqua & Lapis
Laurel, Apple & Smoke
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Grenat Pimento Raspberry Bright PinkLapis Denim Lupin SkyMoss Apple Laurel AquaChocolate Smoke Mulberry SilverNoir Grey Brun BiscuitLight Grey Ash Buckskin
Please note owing to the printing process the colour of the actual Tapis may vary slightly from the photograph.
Stripes
Six squares
Multi small squares Four squares Runner
Triple stripe Bordered stripes Inset square
Stripes and boxes Large and small squaresBroad bands
Tapis d’Avignon
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TECHNICAL GUIDEstair rods, fitting &
frequently asked questions
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Stair rods from top Light Antique Bronze, Satin Steel, Plain Iron, Stainless Steel (brackets also supplied)Putney Ground Donkey (runner)
“The beauty of Venetian flatweaves is as much about the quality of their look as it is about their
practicality and flexibility to work within almost any space.”
Roger Oates flatweaves are all woven between 60 and 70cm wide. These are the ideal widths for most stairways and the clean selvedge edge provides a perfect finished edge on stair runners.
The use of stair rods depends on the staircase, and, although not essential to an installation in terms of practicality, in the right
setting they add a decorative finish. Co-ordinate them with door furniture or any other metal work within the area.
The patterned border on the flatweave can easily be taken up and round the landings by way of mitred edges. Quarter and
half landings on stairways can be fitted in the traditional manner in an overlay fashion, where one length of flatweave is laid
perpendicular to the other. Individual widths are hand sewn together imperceptibly, to create large pieces that can be fitted
wall-to-wall and on landings, giving further flexibility in how a space can be treated. For the full range of stair rods
visit our website rogeroates.com
Stair rods
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Clockwise from top Newbury Custom Colour Halle Elephant Chatham China BlueTroy Strawberry
Clockwise from top New Hadley Bright Rose Denby Border Gravel Hanover GarnetHurst Ground Ebony
Landings & wall-to-wall
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Where is my nearest retailer?
Please see the Where To Buy section on our website which lists local
stockists or call 01531 632718 for more information.
Which width of stair runner should I choose?
We recommend that you have a minimum margin of 5cm either side of
your runner and the edge of your staircase.
I have winding steps.
Can I still have a stair runner?
A flatweave quality is recom-
mended if you have winding steps
as it is supple and flexible unlike
a wilton. In the majority of cases
where you have a minimum of
three winding steps over a 90
degree turn the stripes can be
matched in the crutch of the step
if a flatweave is used. A good
fitter is essential.
How much will I need?
1. For straight steps, measure one riser and one tread to give the
length need for each step. Include the “nose” in the measurement
(see drawing A). Check that all treads and risers on your stairs have the
same measurements.
2. Count steps and check for differing depths.
3. Multiple the number of steps x length needed for each step. If the
steps all have different measurements, you will need to measure each
one individually and add the measurements together.
4. To calculate the quantity needed for winding steps, measure the
distance along the outside perimeter (see drawing B).
5. Measure the final riser of the flight and also add an extra 50cm per
flight to allow for tolerance.
Do I need stair rods?
Stair rods are purely decorative however do add a smart finishing
touch. Please see our stair rod section on our website to view the
different styles available.
What happens on landing areas?
There are various options available. Please see the technical guidance
section on pages 88 to 89 and our website for ideas and inspiration.
What kind of underlay and gripper should be used with my runner?
A good quality rubber crumb and felt underlay is always recommended
for both flatweave and wilton installations. Pin gripper should be used
with a wilton runner and Microplast gripper should be used with a
flatweave runner. If you have a loose runner/rug on a hard floor we
recommend that Anti-slip underlay is used to prevent slippage.
Can I use my own fitter?
Flatweave is a specialised material therefore it is essential that you
employ somebody experienced in fitting the product. Good fitters will
leave you with a high quality installation which will ensure that the
carpet performs better over its lifespan. Ask your local stockist if they
have a portfolio of work that you can have a look at or if they have any
customer references.
What is the lead-time?
Our runners are not mass produced due to the nature of the looms
used and are more often than not woven to order. Please check stock
situations before placing an order. Maximum lead-times, which include
the spinning of the yarns and the dying process together with the actual
weaving, can extend to approximately 10-12 weeks at busy times of
the year.
How do I care for my runner?
Clean regularly with a suction vacuum cleaner to remove surface dirt.
If any spillages occur, act quickly. Blot the liquid with a soft, colourless
absorbent cloth then dab with a clean cloth dampened with upholstery
shampoo solution. Rinse and blot dry. Protective treatments such as
Scotchgard can be applied after installation. The WoolSafe
Organisation list a number of cleaning products and methods
suitable for wool products on their website www.woolsafe.org
What is the life expectancy of my stair runner?
It is impossible to guarantee how long your stair runner will last as they
wear very differently dependent on the individual household and layout
of the staircase. Life expectancy is also affected by the quality of the
fitting and type of underlay used. A rubber crumb and felt underlay
similar in height to the gripper rod should always be used. To prolong
the life, insist on a shoe-free policy and ensure the installation is
completed to a high standard. Please note that our runners are only
recommended for domestic settings.
Can I request a sample?
Yes. You can order samples online or please call one of our showrooms
on 020 7351 2288 or 01531 632718. Cuttings are free of charge or larger
samples are available for a refundable deposit.
Can I have a special colour?
We offer a bespoke design and colour service for minimum quantities.
Please speak to a member of our sales team who can advise further.
Do you have a returns policy?
Please consult our full Terms and Conditions of Business on the website
for further information.
We cannot accept returns on custom runners or stair rods. We also
do not accept returns on pre-fabricated areas such as seamed wall
to wall landings.
Roger Oates Design could not have grown and evolved or have been as successful without our team of skilful and talented people, some of whom have worked with us for many, many years. With this in mind, both Roger and Fay would like to thank:
Jane Armstrong, Glenys Caffull, Elana Dickson, Clara Fernandez, Sylvia Fradley, Andrew Guard, Kate Hand, Charlie Hurcombe, Janet Johns, Stephen Jones, Jane Muir, Amy Ollerenshaw, Naomi Roberts, Annie Sharp, Katie Snow, Alice Taylor, Adrian Vine, Kate Waddell, Lara Ware, Cheryl White, Hannah Willey, Alice Wolfe
Grant Boston Creative DirectionChristopher Cornwell PhotographyPolly Noble Project CoordinationSarah Stewart-Smith TextGuy Warren, Eloise Firrell Graphic Design
Additional images: Jake Fitzjones, Wayne Kirk, John Lawrence, Mark Sinclair, Mel Yates, Turner Pocock
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All copyright, Design Rights and other intellectual property rights on our products remain the property of Roger Oates and Fay Morgan Oates and. Any infringement of this copyright is an offence and appropriate action will be taken. Roger Oates Design Company Ltd is a member of ACID (Anti Copying in Design).
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Roger Oates DesignLondon Showroom
1 Munro Terrace, Riley Street, Chelsea
London SW10 0DLT 020 7351 2288
Roger Oates DesignEastnor Studio & Head Office
The Long BarnEastnor, Ledbury
Herefordshire HR8 1ELT 01531 632718
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www.rogeroates.com
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