Handwoven History Transforming Homes
Leigh Courtenay, owner of beloved vintage furniture and homewares store Matakana Old School Inc, has embarked on an exciting new creative venture with the opening of her second store, Marcelline Rug Gallery.
Offering a stunning collection of vintage and modern hand-knotted rugs and runners that span decades of tradition and craftsmanship, the gallery is named in loving memory of Leigh’s mother, Marcelline. The collection is not only a tribute to Marcelline but also honours the artistry of rug-making passed down through generations of women.
Marcelline Rug Gallery also features a carefully curated selection of homewares, décor, furniture, and art, blending vintage and contemporary styles to create a harmonious interior aesthetic. Each item is thoughtfully chosen to complement and enhance the enduring beauty of the rugs, ensuring a seamless fusion of texture, colour, and design.
Within the gallery, visitors will find an exquisite and diverse range of rugs and runners, including Persian, Kerman, Anatolian, Tulu, Moroccan, and Herki styles. Meticulously hand-crafted from 100% hand- spun wool, many of these pieces carry significant age, with detailed patterns, intricate weaving, and rich palettes that tell a story of heritage and artistry. A hallmark of the gallery’s collection, the one-of-a-kind nature of its products highlights the expertise and creativity that goes into every rug.
Gracefully paired alongside the rugs and runners, the gallery’s homewares collection pays homage to their delicate designs and colours. Celebrating both historical and contemporary design, the pieces highlight artistry from every era. From antique pots and vases to finely crafted tables and cabinets, and locally sourced artwork, the gallery offers an inspiring selection of pieces to suit any home.
Designed to be an experience, the gallery showcases its diverse collection of rugs and homewares with timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. Styled to reflect a refined yet inviting aesthetic, each room opens up a world of stylistic inspiration and offers a glimpse into the possibilities of incorporating these exceptional pieces into one's own home.
Marcelline Rug Gallery was born from a vision of creating more than just a retail store - aiming instead to transform the way people shop for interiors. This immersive experience of wandering through a home brings cultivated beauty to visitors' fingertips and interiors to life.
Whether searching for a statement rug or simply seeking inspiration, the gallery expertly brings together pieces that are as varied as the stories they each tell.
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