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THE STORY OF CSOBI ZIEGLER IN BRIEF
Discover the fascinating story of Ziegler rugs: how Persian masterpieces became world-famous, timeless works of art, and how the captivating patchwork style was born!
A merchant named Ziegler admired many beautiful rugs in aristocratic circles. After recognising their distinctive appeal, he commissioned skilled Persian artisans to create floral rugs for the European market in soft pastel colours, sometimes with a gently distressed appearance. The aim was to bridge the classical and modern worlds. Over time, the rug style that inherited the Ziegler name also became popular among the middle classes.
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- Chobi Ziegler – approx. 160,000 knots/m²
- Super Chobi Ziegler – approx. 220,000 knots/m²
Their materials have remained unchanged for centuries: wool for the pile and cotton for the warp. They are traditionally coloured with natural plant-based dyes. Their knot density is usually around 160,000 knots per square metre, while finer examples can reach between 220,000 and 300,000 knots per square metre.
Demand for Ziegler rugs, long popular throughout Europe, has remained strong for centuries and continues to grow, while they are also enjoying a golden age in the United States.
As time moves forward, products continue to evolve, and the world of rugs is no exception. In recent years, patchwork designs have emerged as a new style. Twenty-first-century designers began hand-stitching together intact sections of old, worn antique rugs, creating renewed pieces with a striking and distinctive character.
Interior designers in Milan, Italy, were among the first to recognise the beauty of this approach. Over time, patchwork developed into a style and visual language of its own, recreating the appearance and overall effect of rugs assembled from several different fragments.
Source: Jamal Abdul Naser
Owner of Kabiri Carpet
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