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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.
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.
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.
The flooring does not require an underlay unless it is being
placed directly onto concrete, in which case we would suggest
a lining paper be used under the matting. Try to avoid sharp
metal-legged furniture and stiletto heels.
Rush matting is ideal for the bathroom as it benefits from
the moisture.
In Feb. 2005 we made and fitted a 220sq,m rush floor mat
in the High Grand Chamber at Hardwick Hall a National Trust
Property in Derbyshire. 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.
If you would like a sample of the rush matting please email
or give us a call.
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Spiral
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The spiral matting is made from one continuing length of weaving. The plait, starting from the centre is very narrow and then we build up the weave to a larger plait width as the diameter gets greater. They look spectacular.
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Size: |
The spiral and oval matting are made to measure to any size. The mat featured is 5.4m diameter. |
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Guide
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Price on application |
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