Chado rug by Poltrona Frau, hand-knotted on wooden frames, luxurious blend of 40% linen and 60% bamboo silk, 7mm thickness, available in 200x300cm and 250x350cm sizes

Chado | Rug

Simona Cremascoli

The Chado series reveals processing techniques that have always belonged to the rug culture. Delicate threads of bamboo silk and thick threads of linen, processed with the time-honoured knotting technique, form rugs of three-dimensional value. The miniscule knots are then cut one by one according to the ‘cut’ process. The result is a velvety, continuously changing surface where the sheen of the silk alternates with the opaqueness of the linen, which also gives body to the texture.  

The Chado rugs are knotted entirely by hand on wooden frames (155,000 knots/m2). The composition of the usable surface area is 40% linen and 60% bamboo silk. The rug is 7 mm thick and weighs 3.5 kg/m2. Dimensions 200x300 cm and 250x350 cm. Made-to-measure dimensions also available on request. The bamboo silk tone-on-tone edging is entirely hand sewn to refine and embellish the four sides of the rug. Chado is available in the colours Pearl Grey, Earl Grey and Copper. Chado rugs are produced in India with respect for our working conditions. The hand-sewn saddle-leather label is stamped with the Poltrona Frau brand.  

Chado | Rug

Simona Cremascoli
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Simona Cremascoli intertwines the tactile charm of knotting with the visual image evoked by the name ‘Chado’, which in Japanese means ‘tea ceremony’.
In fact, the delicate lattice pattern on the Chado rugs is inspired by the locations dedicated to this ritual. Grated windows and wood and paper screens through which a feeble light filters, enveloping everything in a suspended, evocative atmosphere. The colours of tea plants and metals that rust over time inspire meditative colour variants.   

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The Chado rug by Poltrona Frau is a particularly suitable choice for those who want to give a space a discreet yet highly distinctive presence, defined by texture, light, and visual depth. Its handcrafted, hand-knotted construction and delicately grid-like surface make it ideal not only as a furnishing accessory, but as a true design element capable of defining the character of a room. It is the kind of rug that works beautifully when the goal is to create a calm, intimate, and sophisticated atmosphere, one that can complement important furnishings without becoming intrusive.

 

In a contemporary living room, Chado is especially well suited to those who want to visually warm up clean-lined or minimalist interiors. In spaces featuring leather sofas, wooden tables, stone surfaces, or matte finishes, its texture creates an appealing balance between restraint and sensory richness. The sheen of bamboo silk and the matte quality of linen produce an iridescent effect that changes with daylight and viewing angle, offering a quality that is particularly appealing to those seeking authentic, multidimensional materials and details that reveal themselves over time. This makes it especially suitable for interiors where the design emphasizes tactility: homes with an essential yet warm aesthetic, prestigious apartments, living rooms featuring works of art, richly textured materials, and neutral color palettes.

 

It is also a particularly compelling solution for those wishing to define an elegant conversation area. The standard sizes of 200 x 300 cm and 250 x 350 cm, together with the option of custom sizing, make it possible to place the rug beneath a sofa with a chaise longue, under a seating arrangement with a central coffee table, or in an open-plan living area where a composition needs greater order and a clear focal point. In this sense, Chado can help those furnishing large spaces create a more intimate perception of the room without weighing it down. Its presence is ideal for people who are not looking for a bold decorative rug, but rather a refined foundation that combines visual comfort, chromatic balance, and artisanal prestige.

 

The inspiration drawn from the Japanese tea ceremony suggests another particularly interesting setting: interiors designed for well-being, concentration, and a slower pace of life. Chado can enhance a reading room, a meditation corner, a sophisticated primary bedroom, or a private lounge where the aim is to convey a sense of harmony and quiet. In these settings, the rug does more than simply complete the furnishings; it helps create a precise perception of the space: orderly, balanced, welcoming, and characterized by a beauty that requires no excess.

 

The product also finds a natural place in high-end professional settings. It can be an effective choice for executive offices, showrooms, boutique hotels, luxury hospitality spaces, or private waiting areas, particularly when the goal is to communicate attention to materials, design culture, and aesthetic sensitivity. The quality of its hand-knotting, with approximately 155,000 knots per square meter, makes it particularly suitable for spaces where the perceived value of detail forms part of the overall experience. It is the kind of rug that can appeal to people with an appreciation for international design, craftsmanship, and consistency between the image of an interior and the actual quality of the objects within it.

 

From a color perspective, its tones make it versatile for interiors dominated by warm grays, beige, light or dark woods, burnished metals, bronze, and natural leathers. For this reason, it can be an excellent option for those looking for a neutral rug that is anything but anonymous, capable of fitting seamlessly into contemporary, elegant, Japandi, soft-minimalist, or modern-classic interiors. Where other rugs may risk appearing either overly decorative or excessively technical, Chado occupies a very specific niche: for those seeking quiet luxury, sophisticated materiality, and strong aesthetic coherence.

 

Finally, its availability in custom sizes makes it particularly interesting for those with more specific requirements: living rooms with unconventional geometries, hospitality areas, contract projects, or homes where every element must interact precisely with the volumes and circulation paths of the space. In these cases, its value is not merely aesthetic but also architectural and design-oriented: it makes it possible to create a more harmonious, better-proportioned, and more personal environment.