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The
core of Rush Matters' work is traditional rush floor matting,
also known as medieval matting and apple matting. The rush is plaited by hand, using a 'nine end flat weave'
into lengths three inches wide, and then hand sewn together
with jute twine. Each mat is made individually to the clients
requirements as a central mat, runner or fitted as a carpet
and can be any size. An 'eleven end flat weave' produces
a fine one and half inch plait to bind the open ends and
this can be used on the sides to fully edge the mat.
We are able to make the matting as a fully fitted carpet. A floor plan drawn to scale is required or we are able to come to the site and measure. We also offer an excellent and skilled fitting service.
The rush flooring is suitable for almost any interior space.
Its natural tones, texture and scent is ideal for the interiors
of today. Equally, it has fantastic historical and traditional
uses in older properties. The matting has been bought by
The Frick Gallery of Modern Art in New York and used in film
and drama including Ridley Scotts 'Gladiator' and the BBC's
docudrama of Winston Churchills interwar years 'The Gathering
Storm'. Devotees of Albert Finney's work will take this as
proof positive that the matting is at least brussel sprout
proof! The National Trust has commissioned matting for the
dining room at Winston Churchill's house at Chartwell, Kent
and the long gallery at Montacute House in Somerset. Individual
pieces have bee shipped as far afield as New York, Beirut
and France.
Our most recent commission has been some very exciting work for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. A large piece if floor matting was commissioned for the ANGLOMANIA exhibition -Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion.
In April 2006 we completed a 52m long x 6.7m wide, fully fitted rush floor
matting for the Long Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire a National Trust
property.
Matting which has been laid in a modern, centrally heated
home benefits from an occasional damping down using an atomiser.
This will rejuvenate the rush work and enhance the aroma
and overall life of the flooring.
"We would recommend the use of an underlay, non synthetic. Please enquire as we can arrange for this to be sewn on to rugs or lay it when we are doing a fitting". Try to avoid sharp
metal-legged furniture and stiletto heels.
We are now weaving herbs like rosemary
,lavender and thyme into the rush floor matting which further
enhances the aroma of the matting and harks back to older
times.
Commissions include-
Chartwell, Kent
Montacute House, Somerset
The Long Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire
The Octagonal Tower, Oxburgh Hall. Norfolk
Temple of Apollo, Stourhead, Wilts. A spiral carpet, measuring 5.4m
diameter!!
Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire
Walpole House, London
Ven House, Dorset
We are happy to organise any shipping requirements you may have.
If you would like a sample of the rush matting please email
or give us a call.
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English
Rush Floor Matting |
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Traditional
rush floor matting |
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Size: |
made
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Guide
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£130
per square m
Binding £22 per linear m + VAT |
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