Fine art at your feet
At Kirsty Interiors, we specialize in creating luxurious, hand-woven rugs and unique furniture pieces using natural, eco-friendly fibers like fique, horse hair, and Peruvian alpaca wool, often accented with metallic threads. Each piece is meticulously crafted to blend seamlessly with any style—be it minimalist, classic, or contemporary—offering a touch of refined elegance and unparalleled quality.
The Journey of fique fibers from plant to artisanal rugs
The natural fique fibers that we use for crafting our designs.
Fique, a sustainable Colombian fiber from a family of plants similar to the agave plant. The fique plant has been historically grown mostly to make fibers used to wove rough sacks for storing and carrying coffee and cocoa. For decades, the art of weaving fique have been a generational tradition in Santander, Colombia were local families cultivate and process the natural fique fibers used in our designs.
The process begins with carefully cutting the outermost layer of the plant, allowing it to continue growing. The fibers are manually extracted, while the remaining pulp is repurposed as fertilizer for nearby crops. Once extracted, the fibers are sun-dried before being immersed in boiling water and dyed using natural dyes. Another round of sun-drying follows, after which the fibers are combed to be soften. This meticulous process, rooted in tradition and sustainability, ensures that each rug we create is not only a piece of art but also a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship of Colombian artisans..