De Caldes Heritage Collections
Storie: Stories of times and wonders.

The Empire


An hommage to the conoisseurship of the Malanotti De Caldes family. Next to their own production of fine wool and silk, they also maintained amicable relations to fine fabric makers in Asia, importing their silks to Venice.In the eighteenth century, the Qing empire was the largest and most prosperous country in the world, producing an enormous number of refined cultural and artistic works. In ceramic art, vivid color was a result of imperial admiration for European enamel objects. Eugenie Malanotti De Caldes, grandmother of De Caldes designer Mario Gagliardi, in reverence to these friendships collected Chinese porcelain objects and raised Japanese cherry trees in her vast garden. Handcrafted and hand-carved by De Caldes artisans in 100% New Zealand wool, this exceptional rug comes in two color variations: Shades of yellow and purple, and shades of tangerine and blue.
$4,400

The Tree of Life


Am impressive rug depicting the tree of life, an archetype in many of the world's mythological traditions. The tree of life appears in Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Persia, in Chinese mythology, in Hinduism, in Ancient Greek and Norse mythology, in the Kabbalah, in the Ancient cultures of the Mayas and Aztecs, in the cultures of the Northern American Sioux and Iroquois, and in Christianity. Handcrafted by De Caldes artisans in 100% New Zealand wool.
$4,900

The Venetian Hamlet


Inspired by a tapisserie created in the 18th century in Borgo Malanotte (borgo = township, hamlet) in Terzolas north of Venice. It comes in two designs, one  in azure - olive - tangerine shades, the other in golden yellow, blue, purple and tangerine shades.  This rug is handmade from 100% New Zealand wool. 
$2,900

Satyayuga


In Hindu scriptures, Satya Yuga is the Golden Age, a time of completeness, harmony and truth. Handmade in 100% natural New Zealand Wool with shimmering inlays in Viscose, reflecting the ambient light of your room. Available in Lime, French Pink and Tangerine, 163 x 172 cm. Other sizes available on request.
$3,490

Shambala


In Tibetan belief, Shambala is a mythical kingdom. Handcrafted by our master rugmakers in Uttar Pradesh from New Zealand Wool with Viscose inlays for a subtle luster reflecting the ambient light of your room.
$1,600