Tapestries are making their way into modern homes around the world. Be it antique-inspired variations with centuries-old motifs, or contemporary installations, tapestries have been brought back by interior design A-listers such as Martyn Lawrence Bullard or Kelly Wearstler.
Apart from being a powerful statement in any room, tapestries are remarkable because of their delicate and artisanal production process. The ancient craft of hand-tufting and carpet weaving requires great skill. Discover the Croatian brand reGALERIJA, dedicated to preserving this unique craft and making it into an art form.
Creating Historical and Record-Breaking Art Pieces
The history of reGALERIJA goes back to its foundation in 1967 in Zabok, Croatia. In over 55 years of operation, the company has collaborated with numerous visual artists. Its creations represent breakthrough cultural moments, such as the Picasso and New Tapestry exhibition created in collaboration with the Paris Art Centre. History was also made with the Guinness World Record for the largest tapestry in the world: a 1,242 m2 showcase named History of Iraq featuring motifs of Iraq's 3000-year-old history.
To this day, keeping artistic expression and creative spirit alive have remained the foundations of the reGALERIJA brand. The team has collaborated with contemporary artists, architects, and designers, including renowned Croatian names such as artists Ivan Rabuzin, Edo Murtic, and Jagoda Buic Wuttke, as well as the famous architect Idis Turato.
The company is dedicated to handcrafting custom-made wool carpets and tapestries that bring sophisticated comfort to interiors worldwide. Its unique designs adorn some of the most luxurious destinations in Croatia, such as the Esplanade hotel in Zagreb and the Roxanich Winery & Design Hotel in Motovun, Istria. Through international collaborations with the German company coDesigners and the Amsterdam-based studio Kurato Tapestry, reGALERIJA's products have also been part of Europe's most prestigious commercial spaces.
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Weaving Artisanal Production With Sustainability
At reGALERIJA, the utmost dedication to the craft seeps into every part of the production process - down to a single thread. As a result, the company is a rare example of owning the production process from start to finish. Its team of expert designers and master carpet weavers will create a unique design and guarantee to bring virtually any idea to life. By employing in-house felted wool and yarn production and a color development department, the team produces hand-tufted carpets of unique design and quality.
Wool is a high-quality, strong, and elastic material, and it is carefully processed to ensure that the final product guarantees exceptional strength, long-lasting quality, and comfort. What's more, reGALERIJA's rugs and tapestries are designed in a specific way that ensures if any parts get damaged or stained, they can be seamlessly replaced without affecting the initial design.
Elevating Spaces With Your Personal Touch
Within the flagship collections, you'll find a variety of high-quality carpets with vivid designs and irresistible softness that only wool can provide. If, however, you want your home or office space to stand out truly, the team specializes in custom-made designs. So whether you'd like to bring a piece of history to life in your living room or to transform the interior with something completely out-of-the-box, reGALERIJA's designers and craftsmen will happily take on the challenge and help you create a design that reflects your own unique style
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