RS Contract, Trade Resources
Trade Resources.
Practical guides written for buyers, importers, procurement teams and specifiers working with handmade rugs from India.
Trade knowledge
In plain language. For serious buyers.
Each article is written for a working buyer, no filler, no brand messaging disguised as expertise. Sourcing guides, certification explainers and specification frameworks.
Articles
Trade knowledge, in plain language.
Each article is written for a working buyer, no filler, no brand messaging disguised as expertise.
Looking for more on materials, sourcing, specification and the craft itself? Our full Journal covers buying guides, care advice and design notes for buyers, designers and architects.
Read more on the Journal →Specification & Technical
Construction, compliance,
and technical data.
Documents and references for architects, specifiers, and procurement teams who need precise data at the drawing and tender stage.
Specification Sheet
Construction & Quality Standards
Construction details, material composition and quality standards, everything a specifier needs to write an accurate rug schedule. Available on request from our team.
Request document →Fibre Guide
Fibre Reference Guide
Side-by-side comparison of wool, silk, bamboo silk, and blended yarns, abrasion ratings, lustre, and appropriate use contexts.
Request document →Fire & Compliance
Fire-Rating & Certification Documents
Fire-test certificates (BS 4790, EN ISO 9239-1, NFPA 253) and GoodWeave-licensed production certificates are arranged against qualifying orders on request, rather than held as standing documents.
Request certificates →Technical Drawing
CAD / AutoCAD Rug Templates
DWG and DXF block libraries for standard contract rug formats, ready to drop into FF&E drawings or room-layout documents.
Request files →Quality Assurance
Quality Control Framework
Our in-factory and pre-shipment inspection protocol: weave-point audits, dye-lot matching, and binding and finish standards.
View quality process →Design Resources
Catalogues, colourways, and creative reference.
Tools for interior designers, FF&E consultants, and procurement teams building client presentations or rug schedules.
Catalogue Library
Full Collection Catalogues
Downloadable PDF catalogues across our contract collections, organised by construction, pile type, and intended environment.
Browse catalogues →Design Reference
Colourway & Material Guide
Available ground colours, field tones, and border options across each construction, presented as a compact colour-reference system for early-stage design work.
Request guide →Lookbook
Hospitality & Residential Lookbook
Installed photography from completed hospitality, corporate, and residential projects, useful for client presentations and mood-board reference.
Request lookbook →Sample Service
Sample & Moodboard Requests
Physical memo samples can be arranged for qualified trade accounts. Specify construction and colourway, we dispatch within five working days.
Request samples →Bespoke Capability
Custom Colourway & Design Service
From client-provided artwork to architect-drawn border details, our custom manufacturing programme handles colour matching, scale, and construction adaptation.
Explore custom work →Trade & Process
How to specify, order, and install.
Practical documentation for buyers and project managers at every stage, from initial specification through to on-site handover.
Specifier Guide
How to Specify a Contract Rug
A step-by-step framework for writing rug schedules into FF&E specifications, covering construction call-outs, fire-rating references, and size notation.
Request guide →Planning
Lead-Time & Ordering Overview
Production windows by construction type, and the ordering and deposit structure for stock and bespoke programmes. Discussed with our team for your project.
Discuss your project →After-Installation
Installation & Maintenance Guidelines
Professional fitting notes, underlay specification, acclimatisation, seam allowances, and a long-term care schedule for each pile type.
Request guidelines →Sustainability
Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing
Our documentation on responsible sourcing, natural dye and fibre programmes, water-use targets, and supply-chain transparency commitments.
View sustainability →Our Process
End-to-End Manufacturing Process
A visual and written overview of how a project moves from brief to finished rug, design, sampling, production sign-off, QC inspection, and logistics.
Explore the process →Request resources
Can't find what you need?
We'll send it directly.
Specification sheets, fire certificates, CAD templates, and sample sets are available to qualified trade accounts on request. Get in touch with the contract team and we'll respond within one business day.
Questions not covered here?
Our contract team is happy to discuss specific sourcing, specification or compliance questions directly.