What Jan Kath does

Jan Kath Design GmbH is a Bochum, Germany-based luxury designer and maker of contemporary handwoven rugs, founded and led by designer Jan Kath (born 1972). The company produces one-of-a-kind rugs that combine classical Oriental carpet elements with contemporary minimalist design, handwoven from natural materials at family-run workshops in the Himalayas, India, and the Atlas mountains of Morocco under a STEP fairtrade certification with independent inspection of working conditions.

Its core technology is artisanal handwoven production using long-established methods and natural materials, with each rug rendered unique by manual craft and material variation. The commercial portfolio spans 35+ named collections such as Erased Artwork, Cyprinus, Spectrum Supreme, Azer Pulse, Savonnerie Surprise, and Spacecrafted, alongside a branded illustrated book and event programming. Distribution is run through four owned German showrooms (Bochum HQ, Berlin, Cologne, Munich), exclusive partner showrooms in Groningen, Palma, Vienna, New York, and Vancouver, plus a global distribution capability and a Virtual Experience iOS app with a 3D Bochum showroom walkthrough.

Jan Kath generates revenue through one-off, quote-based sales of bespoke luxury rugs at premium price points, targeting luxury interior design clients, design-conscious consumers, interior designers, and architects across Europe and North America. The company is privately held, founder-operated, and has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries; no revenue or headcount figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Jan Kath

Legal name

Jan Kath Design GmbH

Website

https://jan-kath.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jan Kath Design GmbH designs and sells luxury, handwoven contemporary rugs blending classical Oriental elements with minimalist aesthetics, hand-produced in the Himalayas, India, and Morocco and sold via owned and partner showrooms across Europe and North America to designers, architects, and luxury consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Designer Rugs

NAICS

Carpet and Rug Mills (31411), Carpet and Rug Mills (314110)

SIC

Carpets & Rugs (2273)

akta.pro primary industry

Area Rug Manufacturing (IMAOAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Woven Floor Coverings Manufacturing (Axminster/Wilton/Flatweave) (IMAOAJAF), Rugs & Doormats Retail (Area Rugs, Runners, Entry Mats) (CRAIALAC)

Keywords

• Handwoven designer rugs
• Luxury carpet collections
• Contemporary floor coverings
• Oriental inspired rugs
• Artisan home textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Luxury Handwoven Rugs: Jan Kath generates revenue through the sale of high-end, handwoven designer rugs. Each rug is a unique piece due to natural materials and manual production. Products are sold at premium price points through owned showrooms and partner locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jan Kath Design GmbH designs and sells premium handwoven designer rugs across more than 35 distinct collections (e.g., Erased Artwork, Cyprinus, Spectrum Supreme, Azer Pulse, Savonnerie Surprise, Spacecrafted, Bidjar, Boro, Yantra). Each rug is a unique piece woven by artisans at small family workshops in the Himalayas, India, and Morocco using natural materials and traditional production methods, with products sold at luxury price points through company-owned German showrooms, exclusive European and North American partner stores, and a global distribution network.

Product overview

Jan Kath is a contemporary rug art company based in Bochum, Germany, offering a diverse portfolio of handwoven carpet collections. The company produces artisanal rugs using traditional methods in the Himalayas, India, and Morocco. The product portfolio includes over 40 distinct collections such as Erased Artwork, Cyprinus, Spectrum Supreme, Azer Pulse, Savonnerie Surprise, Spacecrafted, From Russia With Love, Caucasus Qafe, Gol Nura, Insert Coin, Concept, Daydreamer, The Book (illustrated coffee table book publication), and numerous others spanning various design aesthetics including geometric, artistic, heritage, geographic, and cultural inspirations. Rugs are handwoven using natural materials at family-run manufacturing sites with fairtrade practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erased Artwork rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection featuring a distinctive 'erased artwork' design aesthetic, woven from natural materials at family workshops in the Himalayas, India, and Morocco, intended for design-conscious residential and commercial interiors.
• Cyprinus rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection with cyprinus-inspired design elements, produced using traditional techniques at partner family workshops.
• Spectrum Supreme rug collection Premium handwoven rug collection with a vibrant spectrum-themed design language, intended as an art-grade focal piece for luxury interiors.
• Azer Pulse rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection with the 'Azer Pulse' design aesthetic, produced with traditional methods at family-run workshops.
• Savonnerie Surprise rug collection Handwoven rug collection inspired by traditional Savonnerie craftsmanship with surprise design elements, combining classical French motifs with contemporary reinterpretation.
• Spacecrafted rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection featuring space-inspired designs, woven from natural materials at partner workshops in the Himalayas, India, and Morocco.
• From Russia With Love rug collection Handwoven rug collection inspired by Russian design heritage, produced as unique pieces by partner family workshops.
• Caucasus Qafe rug collection Handwoven rug collection drawing on Caucasus-region design traditions, sold as unique handwoven pieces.
• Gol Nura rug collection Handwoven rug collection featuring Gol Nura design elements within Jan Kath's contemporary Oriental aesthetic.
• Insert Coin rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection with an 'Insert Coin' design theme, blending modern pop-culture references with traditional craftsmanship.
• Concept rug collection Conceptual handwoven rug collection showcasing avant-garde designs that experiment with form and material within the Jan Kath portfolio.
• Erased Heritage rug collection Heritage-inspired handwoven rug collection with an 'erased artwork' aesthetic, reinterpreting classical carpet motifs in a minimalist way.
• Polonaise rug collection Polish-inspired handwoven rug collection featuring Polonaise design elements within Jan Kath's contemporary design language.
• Spectrum rug collection Spectrum-themed handwoven rug collection with vibrant color variations, intended as statement pieces in modern interiors.
• Artwork rug collection Artistic handwoven rug collection featuring artwork-inspired designs woven at partner family workshops.
• Jungle rug collection Jungle-inspired handwoven rug collection with organic design elements, produced using natural materials and traditional techniques.
• East rug collection Eastern-inspired handwoven rug collection showcasing oriental design aesthetics reinterpreted with a contemporary minimalist perspective.
• Artwork Geometric rug collection Geometric handwoven rug collection with artistic design elements within the Jan Kath portfolio.
• Grass rug collection Natural grass-inspired handwoven rug collection emphasizing organic materials and textures.
• Ballpoint Art rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection featuring ballpoint-art-inspired designs.
• Heiter bis Wolkig rug collection German-themed handwoven rug collection with varied weather-inspired designs within the Jan Kath portfolio.
• Spectrum Basics rug collection Entry-level spectrum-themed handwoven rug collection from the Jan Kath Spectrum line.
• Woven Worlds rug collection Handwoven rug collection featuring design elements drawn from weaving traditions of various cultures.
• Common Threads rug collection Handwoven rug collection celebrating common threads across cultures, produced as unique pieces by partner workshops.
• Lost Weave rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection featuring a 'lost weave' design aesthetic.
• Jiangxi rug collection Chinese-inspired handwoven rug collection referencing the Jiangxi region's weaving heritage.
• Gorski rug collection Mountain-inspired handwoven rug collection within Jan Kath's portfolio.
• Yantra rug collection Spiritual handwoven rug collection featuring Yantra-inspired geometric designs.
• Le Maroc Blanc rug collection Moroccan-inspired white-themed handwoven rug collection woven in the Atlas mountains of Morocco.
• Bidjar rug collection Persian handwoven rug collection inspired by traditional Bidjar craftsmanship.
• Boro rug collection Japanese Boro-inspired handwoven rug collection with a patched aesthetic.
• Erased Classic rug collection Classic handwoven rug collection with an 'erased artwork' design within Jan Kath's Erased line.
• Radi Deluxe rug collection Premium 'deluxe' handwoven rug collection within the Jan Kath portfolio.
• Tuareg rug collection North African Tuareg-inspired handwoven rug collection, produced with traditional weaving methods.
• Gamba rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection featuring the Gamba design within Jan Kath's portfolio.
• Sliced rug collection Modern handwoven rug collection with a 'sliced' design aesthetic.
• Angaa rug collection Handwoven rug collection featuring Angaa design elements woven by partner family workshops.
• Origins rug collection Foundational handwoven rug collection inspired by Jan Kath's original designs.
• Mauro & Spice rug collection Spice-inspired handwoven rug collection with a warm color palette within the Jan Kath portfolio.
• Classic rug collection Classic handwoven rug collection within the broader Jan Kath portfolio.
• Daydreamer rug collection Contemporary handwoven rug collection with a dreamy aesthetic within the Jan Kath portfolio.
• Jan Kath - The Book Illustrated coffee table book showcasing Jan Kath's rug designs, design philosophy, and artistry.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STEP (Fairtrade Label)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJan Kath partners with STEP (Social Trade & Improvement of Production Conditions), a fairtrade certification label. Together they are committed to observing strict social and ecological standards in carpet workshops. Independent inspectors regularly monitor working conditions. The partnership ensures no improper child labor is tolerated.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safavieh: Large US rug and home furnishings manufacturer/retailer with a broad price spectrum including designer rugs. Comparable product category and global distribution reach but at a much broader, mass-premium scale versus Jan Kath's pure-luxury niche.
• Stark Carpet: US-based broadloom and custom rug/carpet company serving residential and hospitality luxury clients. Larger, more diversified incumbent comparable to Jan Kath's custom luxury rug offering but with broader commercial focus and broader product range.

Direct peers

• CC-Tapis: Italian handmade rug brand combining contemporary design with traditional Nepalese and Tibetan hand-knotting. Directly comparable to Jan Kath in hand-knotted craftsmanship, designer-led collections, and international luxury distribution.
• Nanimarquina: Spanish designer of contemporary handcrafted rugs combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Directly comparable to Jan Kath as a design-led luxury rug brand sold globally through showrooms and premium channels.
• The Rug Company: London-based luxury rug brand offering handmade rugs in collaboration with leading designers. Closely comparable to Jan Kath in positioning, designer collaborations, handmade production, and premium showroom distribution.
• Doris Leslie Blau: New York-based luxury rug gallery specializing in antique, vintage, and contemporary designer rugs. Comparable to Jan Kath as a premium designer rug destination for collectors, designers, and architects in the US market.
• Mansour Persian Rugs: Los Angeles-based purveyor of high-end antique and contemporary Persian and Oriental rugs. Comparable luxury rug retailer with showrooms in major Western cities, overlapping with Jan Kath's classical-to-contemporary positioning.
• Tai Ping Carpets: Hong Kong-headquartered custom luxury carpet maker serving residential, hospitality, and aviation clients. Comparable bespoke, made-to-order luxury rug business with global showroom presence similar to Jan Kath.

Emerging players

• Warp & Weft: US-based purveyor of hand-loomed and hand-knotted luxury rugs with designer collaborations. Comparable to Jan Kath in handmade production methods, premium positioning, and designer-driven collections.
• Fort Street Studio: Design studio producing limited-edition hand-knotted rugs and textiles. Comparable to Jan Kath as a small, design-led luxury rug maker with artisan production and gallery-style distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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