european makers

Combining French design sensibility and Portuguese textile craftsmanship, l.a.b rugs is a European venture with a single ambition: to redefine contemporary rug making.

Founded in 2025 by Portuguese luxury craft experts André Lopes and Rui Barbosa, together with Paris-based rug editors David and Olivier of édition 1.6.9, l.a.b rugs operates a next-generation atelier in Northern Portugal—more than a factory, it's a hub for innovative design, development, and production of luxury contemporary rugs. Innovative. Sustainable. European.

Combining French design sensibility and Portuguese textile craftsmanship, l.a.b rugs is a European venture with a single ambition: to redefine contemporary rug making.

l.a.b rugs combines artisanal heritage with innovation to craft exceptional luxury rugs, meeting the demand for sustainably made, European products with quality, creativity, and precision at every stage. The factory

At our atelier, skilled artisans and precision machinery work together across a wide range of materials, always using the finest, most luxurious fibers to bring diverse creative visions to life with exceptional quality. The know-how

l.a.b rugs offers bespoke manufacturing solutions for designers, architects, and interior professionals seeking exceptional quality and sustainability. Projects