La Manufacture Cogolin

What La Manufacture Cogolin does

La Manufacture Cogolin is a historic French luxury rug manufacturer founded in 1924 in Cogolin, France, and operating as a brand within the Tai Ping luxury textile group ('A House of Tai Ping'). The company produces handmade rugs and home textiles using traditional techniques including hand-knotting (tapis noués main), hand-weaving on 19th-century Jacquard looms, warp-weaving on cantilever looms, flat-weaving, and textured flat-weaving, all executed by artisans in its Cogolin workshop. Materials are natural fibers such as wool, cotton, jute, and raphia. The commercial assortment spans roughly €16,000 to over €50,000 per piece, exemplified by the Atèla flat-woven raphia rug (€16,111) and the Nil hand-woven Jacquard-loom rug (€51,380), alongside cushions and fabrics. The company also maintains an extensive design archive and ongoing limited-edition collaborations with named architects and designers (India Mahdavi, Jason Miller, Charles Zana, Stéphane Parmentier, Julie Richoz, Elliott Barnes, and historical figures including André Arbus and Christian Bérard).

The go-to-market is consultative and direct: a flagship showroom at 30 rue des Saints-Pères in Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés district serves as the principal sales and consultation venue, supported by a Squarespace-hosted e-commerce boutique that lists collections but routes high-value purchases through direct contact. Customers include high-net-worth residential buyers, interior designers, architects, and cultural/diplomatic institutions, with notable bespoke commissions delivered for Mobilier National's 'Les Nouveaux Ensembliers' exhibition at Galerie des Gobelins. The 2024 centenary was marked by the Paysages collection, and the product portfolio includes indoor and (recently) outdoor rug lines.

The business model is one-time purchase on a made-to-order or limited-stock basis, with pricing on a bespoke quotation model for premium pieces. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; there is no app platform, no API, and no AI/ML components in the product or operations. Marketing is primarily institutional and relationship-driven (Mobilier National exhibitions, designer referrals, the Paris showroom) rather than broad-reach commercial, and the company operates from a single domestic manufacturing site with project-based international reach via designer clients in London and Brazil.

Name

La Manufacture Cogolin

Legal name

La Manufacture Cogolin

Website

https://manufacturecogolin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Manufacture Cogolin, founded 1924 in France, is a luxury handmade rug maker serving high-net-worth residential clients, designers, and cultural institutions via hand-knotting, Jacquard-loom weaving, and bespoke commissions, operating under Tai Ping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Handmade Rugs and Home Textiles

NAICS

Carpet and Rug Mills (314110), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

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

• Handmade luxury rugs
• Artisanal textile manufacturing
• Hand-knotted carpets
• Bespoke home furnishings
• French rug heritage

Headquarters

HQ city

Cogolin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Luxury Handmade Rugs: One-time purchase model for exceptional handcrafted rugs priced from €16,000 to €50,000+. Each piece is made to order or from limited stock, requiring direct customer contact for acquisition. High-touch, bespoke sales process.
2. Custom/Bespoke Rug Commissions: Special projects and custom commissions for interior designers, architects, and luxury clients. Partnerships with institutions like Mobilier National for exhibition pieces.
3. Cushions and Home Textiles: Smaller accessories including cushions and fabrics available through boutique

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Manufacture Cogolin designs and manufactures handmade luxury rugs and home textiles in Cogolin, France using traditional techniques including hand-knotting, weaving on 19th-century Jacquard looms, and flat-weaving. Its portfolio spans hand-knotted rugs, warp-woven rugs, flat-woven rugs, textured rugs, cushions, and fabrics, with prices ranging from approximately €16,000 to over €50,000. The company complements its collections with bespoke commissions for interior designers, architects, and cultural institutions.

Product overview

La Manufacture Cogolin is a historic French luxury rug manufacturer established in 1924 in Cogolin, France. The company produces exceptional handmade and artisanal floor coverings through various traditional techniques. Their portfolio includes hand-knotted rugs (tapis noués main), warp-woven rugs (tapis tissés cantre), flat-woven rugs (tapis tissés plats), and textured flat-woven rugs. They also offer cushions (coussins) and fabrics (tissus). The company maintains a Parisian showroom and collaborates with renowned architects and designers on bespoke projects. Notable recent products include the Nil rug (hand-woven on 19th-century Jacquard looms) and the Atèla flat-woven rug in raphia. They celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand-knotted Rugs (Tapis noués main) Hand-knotted rugs (tapis noués main) — the flagship craftsmanship of La Manufacture Cogolin, meticulously hand-knotted in the company's Cogolin workshop using natural fibers. Designed for luxury residential interiors, interior designers, architects, and cultural institutions seeking exceptional handmade rugs.
• Warp-woven Rugs (Tapis tissés "cantre") Warp-woven rugs produced using traditional cantilever loom (cantre) technique in Cogolin, France. Sold to luxury consumers, interior designers, and architects.
• Flat-woven Rugs (Tapis tissés plats) Flat-woven rugs produced in Cogolin, France, including the Atèla collection in raphia. Designed for luxury residential and designer use.
• Textured Woven Rugs (Tapis tissés texturés) Textured flat-woven rugs with varied surface textures, produced in Cogolin, France. Sold to luxury consumers, designers, and architects.
• Cushions (Coussins) Cushions and pillows produced by La Manufacture Cogolin, available through the boutique and complementing the rug collections.
• Fabrics and Textiles (Tissus) Fabrics and textile materials produced by La Manufacture Cogolin in France, sold for luxury interiors and design projects.
• Nil Rug Hand-woven rug made on 19th-century Jacquard looms, composed of wool, cotton, and jute (coloris: Jute, Châtaigne, Pollen), dimensions 340 × 384 cm. Priced at €51,380. Created for the Ambassador's Bureau project.
• Atèla Rug Flat-woven rug in raphia, dimensions 280 × 274 cm, priced at €16,111. Created for the 'Les Nouveaux Ensembliers' exhibition at Galerie des Gobelins.
• Paysages Collection Limited-edition rug collection inspired by the Côte d'Azur, launched in 2024 to celebrate the brand's centenary. Sold to luxury consumers, interior designers, and architects.
• Custom / Bespoke Rug Commissions Bespoke custom rug and textile commissions for interior designers, architects, and institutional clients including cultural and diplomatic organizations. Examples include the Mobilier National 'Les Nouveaux Ensembliers' exhibition pieces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handcrafted in France using techniques perfected over 100 years

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Mobilier National (French National Furniture)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the exhibition 'Les Nouveaux Ensembliers' at the Galerie des Gobelins in Paris. The Mobilier National, which supports French artisanal savoir-faire, selected La Manufacture Cogolin to create bespoke pieces representing excellence in French craftsmanship for this prestigious exhibition exploring the embassy of the future.
• OUD ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm led the design of the French Ambassador's Bureau project for the 'Les Nouveaux Ensembliers' exhibition. OUD created a space inspired by Egyptian heritage and Art Deco, with La Manufacture Cogolin contributing a custom rug as the centerpiece symbolizing cultural diplomacy.
• Dach&ZephircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio based between Paris and Guadeloupe collaborated on the 'Chayé kò'w' vestibule project for 'Les Nouveaux Ensembliers', creating a Franco-Caribbean space where La Manufacture Cogolin developed a new custom rug design using hand-woven techniques.
• Tai Ping (A House of Tai Ping brand)coreOthersParent company / brand portfolio. La Manufacture Cogolin is identified as 'A House of Tai Ping brand', indicating ownership or affiliation with the Tai Ping luxury textile group.
• Estúdio RainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian design studio featured in project navigation, suggesting potential collaboration or ongoing project relationship.
• Maria Group - LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational design client based in London referenced in project portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nodus: Italian luxury handmade rug manufacturer collaborating with established and emerging designers to produce limited-edition collections. Comparable on artisan production, designer-collab collections, and gallery-style positioning in the ultra-premium segment.
• Manufacture Pinton: French luxury handmade rug manufacturer founded in 1865, based in Aubusson/Felletin. Closest direct peer: produces hand-knotted and hand-woven tapestries and rugs for private clients, designers, and institutions at comparable €10K-€50K+ price points, competing for the same HNW, architect, and cultural-institution buyers as La Manufacture Cogolin.
• The Rug Company: London-based luxury handmade rug brand with showrooms globally and designer collaborations (Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood). Comparable on luxury positioning, designer-led collections, and direct-to-consumer showroom model, competing for the same international HNW interior design clients.
• cc-tapis: Italian contemporary luxury rug maker producing handmade and hand-tufted rugs in collaboration with designers and architects. Directly comparable on designer-collaboration model, bespoke commissions, and ultra-premium positioning, with overlapping target customers in design and HNW residential segments.
• Doris Leslie Blau: New York-based luxury antique and contemporary rug gallery with designer collaborations (including Campana Brothers, Franciso Costa). Comparable on ultra-premium positioning, designer partnerships, and bespoke commissions for HNW residential and architectural projects.
• Fortuny: Venetian heritage luxury textile house producing hand-printed fabrics and decorative furnishings. Comparable on heritage craftsmanship positioning, ultra-premium interior-design clientele, and collaboration with architects and designers on bespoke interiors.
• Carpet Edition: European luxury rug brand producing handmade contemporary rugs with designer collaborations. Comparable on artisanal production, contemporary designer-led collections, and ultra-premium positioning for design-conscious HNW clients.
• V'Soske: Luxury handmade rug atelier with showrooms in Paris and New York, producing custom and designer rugs for private residences, hospitality, and superyachts. Comparable on bespoke ultra-premium rug production and direct showroom sales to designers and HNW clients.
• Codimat Collection: French luxury rug and carpet specialist with Parisian heritage, offering antique, vintage, and contemporary handmade rugs to designers and collectors. Directly comparable as a French ultra-premium rug house serving the same HNW and design professional segment.

Broad incumbents

• Tai Ping Carpets: Parent luxury textile group operating multiple rug brands globally. Direct broader portfolio incumbent — produces and distributes luxury custom carpets worldwide for hospitality, residential, and aviation clients, sharing target customers with La Manufacture Cogolin but at greater scale and wider price range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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