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Walls, Windows & Floors: Rush Matters in Bedfordshire

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Walls, Windows & Floors: Rush Matters in Bedfordshire

January 6, 2012

Felicity Irons, founder of UK company Rush Matters, has given new life to the ancient art of rush working. According to Irons, a recently appointed Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, “Rush is a fantastic material; practical and durable but also beautiful. You get such fantastic colors–vibrant greens, dark browns, purples, pinks–and it’s naturally aromatic.” In her Bedford studio, Irons and her staff of artisans produce a variety of products, including hand-plaited floor matting, a welcome alternative to the usual sisal and sea-grass options. The company’s floor matting is used by the Frick, at Winston Churchill’s house at Chartwell, Kent, and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which commissioned a giant floor mat for the Anglomania Exhibit. Recently, Irons began weaving herbs such as rosemary, lavender, and thyme into her freshwater bulrush floor matting to further enhance the aromatic qualities.

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Above: Irons at work on the river.

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Above: English Floor Rush Matting is made to measure; starting at £150 per square meter; binding is £22 per linear meter. They also do round rugs of custom sizes and Bath Mats for £65 (rush matting actually benefits from moisture). Rush Matters ships to the US.

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Above: Rush Matters makes a variety of classic bulrush baskets; go to Rush Matters to view the range and for pricing.

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