Since 1989 we have been developing Venetian Flatweave and our experimentation in colour, pattern and texture remains unceasing. All of our designs tell their own story, and it is the story of Sudbury we are going to explore, discovering how it has become one of most loved designs and gone on to influence our iconic … Read More
In the early days of Roger Oates our roots were firmly planted in the market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire, the location of our original design studios and hand looms. After nearly 30 years we are thrilled to announce that we are returning, expanding into a new showroom in the heart of the town, only a … Read More
We are pleased to announce the release of our Bespoke Hand Tufted Collection – a celebration of design and the imagination.
There are many things we are proud of at Roger Oates Design, and one of them is our Sewing Team here at our Herefordshire Workshop. Every member is trained by Glenys, our Workshop Supervisor, who has been with Roger Oates for nearly 30 years. With incredible skill and time-honoured techniques, she has trained all 40 … Read More
Here at Roger Oates Design we are proud of our Herefordshire heritage. Having settled into the gentle slopes of the Malvern Hills nearly 30 years ago, we are inspired by our surroundings and the market town of Ledbury that can be found just a stone’s-throw away. Part of the Eastnor Estate, you’ll find our head … Read More
This July our newest collection ‘A Journey in Colour’ in collaboration with A Rum Fellow won ‘Best Runner’ at the Living Etc Design Awards 2022. Needless to say we are thrilled, and we thought we should shout about it! Each of the four designs explore global colour and pattern, and have been considerately created to … Read More
Our latest collection in collaboration with design studio A Rum Fellow, brings with it a new range of handcrafted items to our Lifestyle Store. ‘A Journey in Colour’ uncovers traditional embroidery techniques with a global influence, reimagined with bold and eclectic colour. Made using our 100% wool flatweave, four new designs have been carefully curated into a … Read More
“Authentic materials, rich texture and delicate design balance are core to our heritage” Over the last year at Roger Oates Design we have been developing a collection of tufted rugs and runners to complement our highly sought-after Venetian Flatweave. Now with a collection of five striking designs, we look into the making of our Hand … Read More
Our new collaboration ‘A Journey in Colour’ is certainly one of our most exciting and experimental collections to date. An adventure full of colour, energy and geometry. We discuss the story of this collaboration with our Creative Director, Andy Guard and pattern masters and creators behind A Rum Fellow, Caroline Lindsell and Dylan O’Shea. Tell … Read More
A creative collaboration between Roger Oates Design + A Rum Fellow. A journey in colour, taken together. A fantasy of travel through colour escapism with a focus on structure and composition, the culmination of a two year adventure uniting two designers. This collaboration explores global representations of colour as a form of expression, reimagining traditional weaving … Read More
