The Story Behind Rug Your Life
It began with one rug for a nursery, made from a childhood drawing. Today we turn art and personal stories into bespoke handmade rugs for homes, designers and collectors worldwide.
A note from our founder
Every rug we make starts from one belief: a rug can hold a family’s story, not just fill a room. I learned it from the very first rug I made, and it has shaped everything since.
Today it guides our work for private clients, interior designers and collectors alike: rugs worth living with, for years to come.
— Nayla Ventura, founder
Crafting Art That Reflects Your Story
That first project grew into a full-time practice, built on a love of art, a respect for traditional craftsmanship, and a wish to make space for personal expression.
We see each rug as more than a product. It’s a story waiting to be told. It’s about making someone feel seen, valued, and connected to their space.
Celebrating the Art of Collaboration
From personal memories to 20th-century fine art, our collaborations span a world of creative inspiration, brought to life through meticulous craftsmanship.
Since 2010, our work has grown from family keepsakes, such as rugs made from children’s drawings, into a studio known for bespoke, luxury rugs.
Today, we collaborate with interior designers, contemporary artists, and clients worldwide, drawing on everything from 20th-century fine art to personal memories.
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Our mission is simple: to honour personality, celebrate creativity, and make spaces that mean something to the people who live in them.
How our bespoke rugs are made
Handcrafted, Start to Finish
Every rug is handmade using time-honoured techniques: dyed, knotted and woven by hand, with the finest New Zealand wool and other premium natural materials.
Whether the starting point is the client’s own inspiration or a piece of twentieth-century fine art, the same care carries it through, from the first sketch to the final knot.
From design translation and yarn dyeing to hand-knotting and sculpted finishing, each rug follows a precise artisan process.
My Journey and Inspiration
Barcelona, and What Came Before
My love of materials, art, and history comes from my childhood in Barcelona, surrounded by Art Nouveau windows, old doors, and painted floor tiles.
My grandparents were tailors and art collectors: their atelier was full of fabric, their home full of paintings. My great-aunt was a textile designer for rugs and upholstery fabric.
Though my formal education focused on business, these influences shaped my creative instincts. When I designed my daughter’s nursery, I wanted a cosy, artistic room, so I had a rug made from a drawing her father had drawn as a boy. It was never meant to be more than one rug for one room. But it sparked something, and Rug Your Life was born.
Let’s create something magical together.
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What Our Clients Say
Client from Germany
“The carpet has arrived and we are completely overwhelmed. It is beautiful. From the first contact to today’s delivery, everything went wonderfully. Thank you very much!”
Rated 5 out of 5
Laura – UK
“I don’t know where to begin or how to express my gratitude in a few words. From beginning to end (Rug Your Life) has provided the most professional yet personal service. (…) I was blown away when I received it. The quality is outstanding. Such a wonderful business. Thank you so much.”
Rated 5 out of 5
Client from Los Angeles, USA
“Favorite. Rug. Ever. Love the combination of materials and everything you suggested. You are such a joy to work with. Thank you all!! Be back soon!”
Rated 5 out of 5
Curious About Our Process or Materials?
We have gathered the questions we hear most in one place. Explore our FAQs for more details about our craftsmanship, Fair Trade production and customer experience.