Avis HIggs 'Kowhai D22' Rug by Dilana.
A rug can be the starting point for a room. Its colours find their way into the furniture, its edges define a place to gather, and its texture changes how the space feels. With Dilana, there is also an artist’s imagination to live with. That is a compelling combination for us at Good Form.
Established in Christchurch in 1980, Dilana has built a distinctive practice around the meeting of artists and rug makers. The process asks how an idea might change when it is expressed through wool: a line becomes a raised edge, a brushstroke becomes a field of texture, and a composition is experienced from above and underfoot.
The collection brings together very different artistic voices. Our selection includes work by John Reynolds, Avis Higgs, Chiara Corbelletto, Darryn George, Martin Poppelwell and many others. That breadth makes it possible to choose a rug with the same curiosity you would bring to choosing a painting.
John Reynolds 'Soft Map' Rug by Dilana.
With Dilana, there is also an artist’s imagination to live with.
This collaboration with the highly talented Chiara Corbelletto explores perception and visual logic. Repeating and rotating the same forms she creates many different sculptural pieces of limitless scale and shape. Chiara is an established artist with a strong record of exhibitions. Her work is included in numerous public and private collections both in New Zealand and Internationally
Dilana has been handcrafting New Zealand's most luxurious rugs for over 35 years. Since opening their Christchurch based Workshop in 1980, the company has successfully collaborated with many leading contemporary artists. The Dilana legacy can be seen in some of the most distinguished homes, commercial buildings, art galleries and museums throughout the world.
A work to build a room around
Start with the work that catches your attention, then consider its scale in the room. Allow enough space to appreciate the composition, including the parts that will sit beneath furniture. A favourite colour can connect the rug to a chair or an artwork without making the room feel overly coordinated.
The artist’s design remains central. Some Dilana works have restrictions on changes to size or colour, so customisation needs to be considered individually and may require the artist’s approval. We can help you explore the options for the particular work you love.
Explore Soft Map by John Reynolds, Kowhai D22 by Avis Higgs and the wider Dilana collection at Good Form. Bring your room dimensions and a few photographs, and we can help you consider how a piece might sit alongside the objects you already enjoy.
John Lyall 'Homage to Meccano (Red)' Rug by Dilana
Darryn George 'Atonement' Rug by Dilana.
