Company Name: Kevin Francis Design
Company Website: https://kevinfrancisdesign.com
Product/Collection Name: The Talisman Custom Cosmology Rug
Description: The Talisman Rug is a fully bespoke, hand-knotted area rug that translates the owner's personal cosmology into a functional work of art. Drawing from Chinese Art Deco design traditions of 1920s and '30s Shanghai, each commission weaves together the client's Western zodiac constellation, Chinese zodiac animal, birth flower, and chosen symbolic elements like lucky clouds, lotus flowers, butterflies, monograms, and angel numbers into a single cohesive composition.
Every rug is hand-knotted in India by master artisans using premium New Zealand wool, with alpaca, cashmere, and silk options available. The high knot count allows for crisp rendering of intricate symbolic details, while the thick pile creates a rich, durable foundation suited for daily life. Custom colorways are developed for each client to complement their interiors.
The commission process begins with a personal consultation covering birth details, symbolic preferences, and color direction. Detailed renderings are provided for approval before weaving, which takes three to four months. Available in any size down to the inch, with a custom size calculator available online.
Starting at $4,000, the Talisman Rug offers a rare intersection of deep personalization, heritage craftsmanship, and bold decorative design that looks as beautiful on the floor as on the wall.