The case for anti-innovation: Rug startup Cicil uses cast-off wool and old textile practices, embracing the idea that technological improvements don’t always lead to positive change.

... a fresh generation of makers and designers are ushering in a new era to add to the region’s successful legacy by bringing with them a modern perspective.

Sustainable, subtle, and delightful

When two North Carolina textile gurus met while working for Patagonia, a winding tale of building the South's most sustainable and delightful rug company began. CICIL rugs celebrate the region, with a journey of less than 1,000 miles from wool to floor!