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Location: Fearn, Scotland
Designer: Annie Stewart (Designer, Co-founder and Managing Director)
Photographer Credit: Murray Orr

ANTA’s latest flatweave collection comprises six unique carpet cloth patterns designed to make a statement and built to deliver maximum function.

Since 1984, ANTA have followed a tradition in Scotland for designing and manufacturing natural, sustainable flatweave carpet using locally sourced material. After close to 40 years, they believe they have perfected their approach to design, wool buying, dying methods and finishing to ensure they offer a best-in-class product.

The latest carpet collection is a reflection of this dedication and offers new, exciting patterns for use in both traditional and contemporary spaces and at differing widths, ensuring they work as hardwearing stair runners as well as wall to wall carpet and rugs. And because our carpet is made from two-ply British wool and woven exclusively in Scotland, it not only helps minimise the carbon footprint but offers a natural, sustainable, long-lasting product.

ANTA believe function is just as important as aesthetics which is why they strive to deliver timeless style with enduring quality. As with all their designs, each is inspired by a contemporary Scot, place, flora or fauna. And this collection is no exception, each has its unique story to tell, from the bright red Ullapool houndstooth named after the red funnelled Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry (which shipped the yarn across The Minch to Ullapool’s port) to the pink, blue and red checked Samuel Peploe, named after the famous Scottish Colourist whose son taught Annie at the Edinburgh College of Art.

The remaining carpets include: Peacock, a plain but striking blue-green plain flatweave inspired by the peacock’s iridescent plumage. Many of which can be found roaming freely around the town of Dunfermline; Flora Stewart, a contemporary take on an ancient family tartan; Seagull, a modern and soft grey flatweave found on the plumage of the noisiest Scottish coastal sea bird; Poolewe, a sophisticated pink and grey houndstooth inspired by the dusky pink sunsets found on the West Coast.