Bevi rug, brown

Finarte's Bevi rug is a hand-knotted wool rug designed by Ervin Latimer, with a multidimensional surface that comes beautifully to life as it catches the light. Its graphic expression is enhanced by a pattern created using three different weaving techniques, with sections of long pile rising from the centre against a more even surface. The pattern and framing structure of the Bevi rug draw inspiration from traditional textiles and motifs from West Africa and the western regions of Southern Africa, reinterpreted by Latimer from a contemporary Nordic perspective.

Made from high-quality wool and finished with a sturdy cotton backing, the Bevi rug is a fine example of Latimer's talent for textile art, honed through his work as a fashion designer. Soft and pleasant underfoot, the wool rug adds warmth and character to living rooms and bedrooms, while its artistic qualities also make it suitable for use as a wall hanging. The Bevi rug is made in India according to sustainable principles.

Ervin Latimer

Finarte is a Finnish rug company founded in 1985 by Eija Rasinmäki, a pioneer of rag rugs, and businessman Erkki Immonen. Finarte is known for its beautiful and unique designs with a focus on reusable materials. The rugs are handwoven in India, where the collaboration with the local rug makers has continued since the 1990s.

Today, the company is led by the founders’ daughter Larissa Immonen, and it focuses on combining traditional Finnish weaving heritage with contemporary design and ecological values. The designers include both well-known and fresh names of Finnish design.