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7 June 2022

 8 minutes
The first rug brand in the world combining an innovative cork solution with traditional tapestry techniques. Sugo Cork Rugs highlights eco-design, well-being and uniqueness paired with contemporary design.

Uncorked, And How! With a ‘Solution’ to Weave Rugs

Far away in the Iberian Peninsula of Portugal, a textile designer has developed a patent-pending solution from the abundantly available cork to handcraft sustainable rugs using traditional weaving techniques. Meet Susana Godinho.

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