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Price List
All designs are made to order so can be adapted to any size, design variation or colourway required.
Indicative Retail Prices. Effective from January 2025. Include 20% VAT.
Hand Knotted Nepalese - 100% Tibetan Wool
Hand Knotted Nepalese - Combination Tibetan Wool and Pure Silk elements
Hand Knotted Nepalese - 100% Tibetan Wool – Graded and Complex designs
Hand Knotted Nepalese - Graded Tibetan Wool with Pure Silk elements
Hand Knotted Nepalese - Pure Silk with Tibetan Wool elements
Hand Knotted Nepalese - 100% Pure Silk
Hand Knotted Nepalese - Graded Pure Silk with Tibetan Wool elements
Hand Knotted Nepalese - 100% Pure Silk - Graded and Mosaic
Hand Knotted Nepalese - Complex/fine knotted designs – Tibetan wool and Pure Silk combinations
Carpet Care Guide
We pride ourselves on the bespoke design service that we offer our clients and the quality and craftsmanship of our carpets.
This guide will help keep your carpet in great condition for years to come.
Unpacking
Because your carpet may have travelled several thousands of miles to get you, any creasing or ripples will eventually settle.
We suggest on receiving your carpet, you unroll it and allow it to rest flat for at least one hour (if not overnight) to allow the fibres to settle and before placing any heavy furniture on your new carpet.
Positioning
Carpets should be placed with the natural pile movement directed away from the greatest source of daylight. This will help capture the lustre of any silk design elements your carpet may feature.
Fluff
Your new carpet is prone to ‘fluffing’. This is a natural by-product of the handmade process. It diminishes over time with regular vacuuming and will eventually cease.
Loose Threads
The occasional loose thread is to be expected. The pile on a hand-knotted carpet is cut to size by hand, known as ‘shearing’. At times longer threads are imbedded in the pile and missed during the shearing process. If these threads protrude, carefully cut them with sharp scissors.
A Note on Tone
Your hand-knotted Nepalese carpet is a 100% handmade product using unbleached wool and any slight imperfections and tonal differences form part of it’s inherent and unique character.
When yarn is prepared by hand, dye does not necessarily take evenly. This natural inconsistency can cause a subtle striped effect in the carpet known as ‘Abrash’.
Lighter background colours may result in the occasional tiny dark fleck appearing – the result of using unbleached wool.
A saturation allowance of +/-2% on colour matching with our hand-knotted carpets is to be expected, due to the higher oil content found in unbleached wools and the natural silks used.
Fading
We use the highest quality dyes in our yarns but no dye is completely resistant to fading in sunlight; exposure to any kind of sunlight can fade colours to a greater or lesser extent over time.
To minimise the effects of sunlight on your carpet we suggest it is turned on occasion. This ensures any potential fading is even.
Cleaning
Our carpets are very easy to maintain and both wool and silk are hard wearing fibres.
Should a spillage occur, attend to it straight away as prolonged contact may result in stains being absorbed permanently by the natural materials. Even marble, left unattended to spillages will result in permanent or long-term staining.
Dab off any excess spillage or dirt with kitchen or clean cotton towel, being careful not to ‘rub in’ any surplus dirt.
With another lightly dampened clean cotton towel (rung under tepid water) dab off any remaining substance and leave to dry. Do NOT use detergent (such as washing up liquid) as this has a tendency to leave a residue which can promote dirt marks recurring in the same area.
Do NOT use ‘white wine’ or ‘salt’ to remove any spillage, as these can fix colours and damage your carpet.
We do NOT recommend that you use carpet cleaning products that you can buy ‘off the shelf’ as these have a tendency to ‘bleach out’ stains.
We sell our own cleaning product that can be bought from our showroom, which is effective for general light cleaning and is gentle on carpet fibres.
Vacuuming
It is recommended that you vacuum your carpet at least once a week. Upright cleaners are NOT recommended, as these tend to pull at the fibres and will accelerate wear. A pull along cleaner with a fixed head is ideal.
Moths
The biggest risk of damage to your carpet is the household moth. Regular vacuuming will prevent moth damage, as this alone will remove any moth larvae that may be laid in with the carpet pile. It is the moth larvae that cause damage and not the adult moth, as many believe.
Specialist Cleaning
We can also recommend an independent specialist carpet cleaning service, should you require a deeper clean for your carpet in the future. Just contact us at the showroom if, and when you need this service.
Repair
Likewise, in the unfortunate instance a carpet is damaged and needs to be repaired, we can recommend specialists on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are here to help with every aspect of designing your perfect bespoke rug. You’ll find some frequently asked questions below but please do contact us with any further queries.
Can I change the colours of a Deirdre Dyson rug?
Yes. Every Deirdre Dyson rug is bespoke and custom made in your selected colour palette.
We are here to guide you in making the perfect colour match for your scheme and supply a colour matched render and colour samples for your reference. We have a choice of over 5,000 colours in both wool and silk.
CAN I CHANGE THE SIZE OF A DEIRDRE DYSON RUG?
Yes. Every Deirdre Dyson rug is custom made in whatever dimension or shape is required.
This sometimes means a re-working of a design to ensure scale and the integrity of the overall composition is maintained. For advice on measuring, placement and an estimated retail price, see our price list.
Can I change the design of a Deirdre Dyson rug?
All designs can be reworked to allow for furniture placement or architectural features. The joy of bespoke is not having to compromise.
CAN I CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF A DEIRDRE DYSON RUG?
Yes. We can recreate carpets with or without silk but will always advise if a particular material works better in a design or if adding silk is essential to the design composition. Ultimately however the choice is yours.
ABOUT YOUR DEIRDRE DYSON RUGS
HOW ARE DEIRDRE DYSON RUGS MADE?
Nepalese hand-knotting:
The method of production, hand-knotting, is done on a loom by our skilled artisans in Nepal using hand spun and dyed unbleached Tibetan wool and/or pure silk. The finished carpet is then washed, stretched, dried, trimmed, carved and edged ready for delivery to our London gallery.
Read up on the hand-knotting process.
WHERE CAN I SEE DEIRDRE DYSON RUGS?
Deirdre Dyson has galleries in both London and Paris however we deal with clients internationally.
Our main gallery is in the heart of Chelsea Design Quarter at 554 Kings Road, London SW6 2DZ.
Our Paris gallery is located in Saint–Germain–des–Prés at 12 rue des Saints-Pères, 75007.Â
Contact us to arrange an appointment.
DO YOU ARRANGE HOME VISITS?
Deirdre’s London team is happy to travel to homes within the M25 to help select colours and size.
DOES DEIRDRE DYSON HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE OR SHOWROOM IN THE US?
We deal with clients globally from our London gallery and have regular clients in the US and beyond. Samples, colour tufts and colour matched artwork aid our remote design consultations.
DO YOU CHARGE FOR SHIPPING?
For bespoke carpets, door to door delivery within the UK is free of charge. Two-man delivery and placement is charged as extra. International delivery is charged by weight and volume.
For In stock carpets there is a flat charge of £35.00 for UK deliveries. For all destinations outside the UK please contact us on sales@deirdredyson.com for a shipping quote.
DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?
Yes, we can arrange dedicated shipping quotes on request and ship globally.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO MAKE MY DEIRDRE DYSON RUG?
The manufacture time for a hand-knotted carpet is approximately 12-16 weeks from artwork sign off, but this time increases depending on size and complexity of design.
A gun-tufted carpet will take approximately 12-14 weeks, again depending on size and complexity of design. The quantity of colours used will also affect this time frame but we keep you updated regarding estimated delivery times.
CAN I OPEN A DEIRDRE DYSON TRADE ACCOUNT?
Yes. You can either register for a Trade Account on our website or simply contact us and provide your company details to arrange a trade account and trade discount.
PRODUCTION
WHERE ARE DEIRDRE DYSON CARPETS MADE?
Deirdre Dyson’s hand-knotted carpets are made in Nepal and gun-tufted carpets are made here in the UK.
WHAT ARE DEIRDRE DYSON RUGS MADE FROM?
Deirdre Dyson chooses only natural fibres, wool and silk, in her rug designs.
Hand-knotted carpets are made using Tibetan wool and/or pure silk.
Read more on the hand-knotting process.
Gun-tufted carpets are made only using New Zealand wool.
HOW DO I CARE FOR a HAND-KNOTTED Or GUN-TUFTED DESIGN?
Deirdre Dyson rugs are made to last a lifetime but proper care is required to ensure your carpet stays in the best condition.
Have a look at out our Care Guide above for more information.
ARE DEIRDRE DYSON RUG DESIGNS SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES?
Yes, most Deirdre Dyson rug designs can be gun-tufted which is the most suitable manufacture method for areas of high footfall or for commercial use.
CAN I BUY A DEIRDRE DYSON RUG ONLINE?
As each Deirdre Dyson rug is bespoke, the only way to buy online is to purchase an In Stock or ex display carpet. Take a look at our available designs (and discounts). Terms apply.
How do I pay for my Deirdre Dyson rug?
We require a 50% deposit on all bespoke orders which can be paid by bank transfer or credit card. The outstanding invoice plus any shipping costs are payable prior to dispatch.
For all in-stock rugs, payment in full is required and can be made online, in store or via bank transfer. Delivery costs apply. Please contact us for further information.
For custom orders only, we also have a dedicated Euro account for Euro transfers.
Can you guarantee no child labour is used in the manufacture of Deirdre Dyson hand-knotted rugs?
All Deirdre Dyson hand-knotted rugs are Goodweave Certified which guarantees no child labour was used in the supply chain. A portion of the cost of each rug goes toward Goodweave’s vital work ending child exploitation in rug and textile making. Learn more about Goodweave here.
Are Deirdre Dyson rugs sustainable?
Deirdre Dyson hand-knotted rugs are of heirloom quality and designed to last a lifetime. A hand-knotted rug is made in entirely biodegradable wool and silk.
Terms & Conditions
Showroom terms of sale.
About Us
- We are Deirdre Dyson Carpets Ltd, company registration number 12124563 with our office and showroom at 554 Kings Road, London SW6 2DZ. Our VAT number is 334 0035 51.
- Intellectual Property Rights – We are the sole licensed distributor of Deirdre Dyson’s registered designs and trade mark. You may not use the design or create or produce any derivative works. Nothing in these terms of business shall be deemed to grant a sub-licence to use the trade mark or designs registered to Deirdre Dyson. Any use of the registered designs or trade mark without the registration holder’s explicit consent shall be actionable.
CONTACTING US
If you wish to contact us for any reason you can do so by e-mail at sales@deirdredyson.com , telephone +44 (0)20 7384 4464 or post to 554 Kings Road, London SW6 2DZ. If you are a business and need to send us a formal notice in connection with this contract, please do so in writing to this address. If we have to contact you or give you notice in writing, we will do so by e-mail or by pre-paid post to the address you provide to us in your order.
ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS
Our products are handmade from natural materials. Although we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, all measurements (including dimensions, weights and capacities) have a tolerance of +/- 2% or 10mm, whichever is greater. A saturation allowance on colour matching of +/- 2% should be given for both bleached and unbleached wools and silks. Accordingly, when we create bespoke products, any descriptions, samples or illustrations are provided solely to give you an approximate idea of the products they describe. It is your responsibility to ensure that colours and sizing of products you order are suitable for their intended purpose before placing an order. We will not be responsible if any measurements or colours you provide to us subsequently turn out to be incorrect.
PLACING AN ORDER IN THE SHOWROOM
A 50% deposit is required when placing any order for a bespoke product. This deposit will be retained by us should you decide to cancel the order. When you place an order, we will provide you with an order confirmation invoice, which confirms that we have received your order and any required deposit. Please note that no contract exists between us until we provide this order confirmation invoice. In particular, please note that we will not start to produce any bespoke products until we have received any required deposit.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may amend these terms from time to time. Please look at the top of these terms to see when they were last amended. When you order products from us, the terms in force when you placed your order will normally continue to apply to that order until it is complete. If we need to change the terms that apply to your order then, unless the changes are in your favour, you will have the right to cancel your order if it is not yet complete. We will tell you how to do this when we make the change.
OUR LIABILITY TO YOU
If you are a consumer, we are responsible to you for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breach of these terms or our negligence. We supply products to you for domestic and private use and you agree not to use the product for any commercial, business or resale purposes. If you are a business, we supply products for internal business purposes only and not for resale unless we agree otherwise in writing. We are not liable for any loss of profits, sales, business or revenue, opportunity, savings, or goodwill or for any indirect or consequential loss. Our total liability shall in no circumstances exceed the price of the products. These terms contain the entire contract between us and they extinguish any previous agreement. You should not rely on any other representation or warranty. We do not restrict our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for any other matter which cannot be restricted by law.
SALES ARE FINAL
When you order bespoke products in our showroom, those sales are final. This means that we are unable to offer cancellations, refunds, replacements or credit if you decide to change your mind. However, your statutory rights are not affected, so if you believe that a product is faulty or not as described, please get in touch with us. In such cases we will refund the price of the affected products in full together with delivery charges and any reasonable costs you incur in returning the item(s) to us.
IMPORTANT – DELIVERY
We will contact you to arrange an estimated delivery date and to take any remaining payment for your products. Please note that delivery dates may exceed 90 days after the date of the order confirmation invoice. We will not start to deliver your products until payment has been received in full. You own the products once we have received payment in full including all applicable delivery charges. Our responsibility to deliver the products ends when the products are delivered to the address you gave us or when we hand them to a carrier organised by you to collect them from us. At that point the products will become your responsibility. If you order products for delivery overseas, your order may be subject to import duties or taxes. We have no control over these charges and you will be responsible for paying them. Please ask your local customs office for more information before placing an order if you are unsure. You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country of delivery.
PRICING
The current prices of products are as quoted in the showroom. We always try to ensure that these are correct but, despite our best efforts, some items may occasionally be incorrectly priced. If this is the case in relation to any products you order, we will contact you and give you the option of purchasing the product at the correct price or cancelling your order. We are not bound to sell items at prices where an error is obvious and could reasonably be recognised as a mispricing. Prices may change from time to time but changes will not affect any orders already placed. Prices include VAT at the current rate. If VAT rates change before you have paid for your products in full we will have to adjust the VAT you pay accordingly.
Carpet prices are inclusive of standard delivery within the UK. Our standard delivery is based on a ‘door-to-door’ service only.
Time critical, international and any other special delivery service will be subject to additional charges to our ‘standard delivery service’.
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, AMERICAN EXPRESS. Bank Transfer and cheque payments.
EVENTS OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL
We will not be responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performing, any of our obligations if caused by an event outside of our control. Such events include industrial action by third parties, riot, war, terrorism, fire, storm, flood, earthquake, epidemic, natural disaster, and failure of telecommunications networks or impossibility of the use of a mode of transport. If such an event takes place, we will contact you as soon as reasonably possible. If the event lasts for more than 30 days you may cancel your contract with us – please contact sales@deirdredyson.com for more information.
DATA PROTECTION
You can find information about how we use your personal data in our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
GOVERNING LAW
These terms are governed by English law. The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction to hear any disputes in connection with them. However, if you are a consumer resident in Scotland, Northern Ireland or a member state of the European Union, you may also bring proceedings in your home country.