MODERNE graphite

The floral pattern on this rug comes from the V&A’s treasure trove of fabrics produced by the Calico Printers’ Association in the early 20th century. The C.P.A., formed in 1899, was an amalgamation of 46 printworks and 13 merchant businesses, totalling about 85 per cent of the calico printing industry in Britain. Many of the firms encouraged their designers to explore abstract patterns and the latest colours, resulting in many inventive and lively designs.