Contemporary rug ESPLANADI

geometric patternpolyesterfelt

Designer
Minna Ahokas (2026)

Description
The Esplanadi rug applies a continuous rhythmic pattern to paper-yarn material, combining a balanced visual grid with subtle variation. Colour and structure are used to enrich the tactile expression of the paper yarn, with deep natural tones and lighter shades inspired by urban architecture and daylight.

Details & Finishing Options
O (incl. soil-repellent treatment)

• Sizes: Supplied to order. Maximum width 250 cm, maximum length 500 cm.
• Material: 86% paper yarn (weft), 14% cotton (warp).
• Finishing: Sewn edges and turned ends.
• Weight: Approx. 1.90 kg / m2.
• Thickness: 6 mm.
• Suggested application: Residential and light contract.

S (incl. soil-repellent treatment)

• Sizes: Supplied to order. Maximum width 335 cm, maximum length 1000 cm. Carpets ≤ 170 cm width supplied with anti-slip felt backing; >170 cm supplied with standard felt backing. Backing material: 90% recycled polyester.
• Material: 76% paper yarn (weft), 13% cotton (warp), 11% polyester felt (backing).
• Finishing: Sewn edges and turned ends.
• Weight: Approx. 2.20 kg / m2 (incl. backing).
• Thickness: 6 mm with felt backing.
• Suggested application: Residential and contract.

H (incl. soil-repellent treatment on both sides)

• Sizes: Supplied to order. Maximum width 250 cm, maximum length 5 m.
• Material: 86% paper yarn (weft), 14% cotton (warp).
• Finishing: Sewn edges and fringes.
• Weight: Approx. 1.90 kg / m2.
• Thickness: 6 mm.
• Suggested application: Residential and light contract.

F / P / T (with felt backing; incl. soil-repellent treatment)

• Sizes: Supplied to order. Maximum width 335 cm, maximum length 1000 cm. Carpets ≤ 170 cm width supplied with anti-slip felt backing; >170 cm supplied with standard felt backing.
• Material (typical with felt backing): 76% paper yarn (weft), 13% cotton (warp), 11% polyester felt (backing).
• Finishing: Options include sewn edges, backing and fringes depending on type. Bound edges available for some types (paper yarn / cotton border compositions stated per type).
• Weight (incl. backing): Approx. 2.20 kg / m2.
• Thickness with felt backing: 6 mm (12 mm corners for some bound types).
• Suggested application: Residential and contract.

Edging and Border Options

• Cotton edging: 12 colour options; edging border measures 1 cm in sight. Used for carpets with backing.
• Paper yarn + cotton wide edging: 9 colour options; material 67% paper yarn, 33% cotton. Border measures 12 cm total (6 cm in sight). Designed for reversible use and carpets with backing.
• Leather edging: 2 colour options; border measures 4 cm total (1.5 cm in sight). Used for carpets with backing.

Non-skid underlay
Recommended for carpets without backing. Delivered to rug size (max width 290 cm). Material composition: 25% polyolefin, 75% natural latex. Easy to cut, suitable for all floor types including underfloor heating, washable at 30°C, lightweight and environmentally friendly; increases comfort and extends carpet life.

Note
Slight weaving curve may occur in carpets without backing. Use of anti-slip underlay is recommended for such carpets.

Technical specifications

• Designer: Minna Ahokas (2026)
• Material (typical): 86% paper yarn (weft), 14% cotton (warp) — variants with backing: 76% paper yarn, 13% cotton, 11% polyester felt (backing).
• Available maximum sizes (varies by finishing): up to 250 cm width × 500 cm length (some types); up to 335 cm width × 1000 cm length for types with backing.
• Finishing options: sewn edges, turned ends, fringes, felt backing, cotton/paper-yarn edging, leather edging, bound edges.
• Weight: Approx. 1.90 kg / m2 (without backing); approx. 2.20 kg / m2 (incl. felt backing).
• Thickness: Approx. 6 mm (6 mm with felt backing; 12 mm at corners for some bound-edge types).
• Suggested application: Residential and light contract / contract (depending on backing).
• Recommended underlay: Non-skid underlay for rugs without backing (25% polyolefin, 75% natural latex; washable 30°C).