About Us

A rug can be more than a piece of furniture. It can preserve memories, tell stories of traditional craftsmanship, and give a room a personality that cannot be easily replaced. It is precisely from this conviction that Teppique was born.

We do not simply select rugs based on trends. We are interested in pieces with character: handmade rugs whose colors, patterns, and small irregularities tell their own story. This includes decades-old unique pieces as well as new collections produced in small editions.

Our goal is to make exceptional rugs understandable, transparent, and easily accessible – for people in Hamburg and throughout Germany who are not looking for just any rug, but one that truly suits their home.

Four generations of experience with handmade rugs

Our connection to rugs dates back four generations. Our ancestors already worked as dealers, collectors, and connoisseurs of handmade pieces. Over the years, not only knowledge about materials, weaving techniques, and origins has been passed down, but also a special intuition for what makes a good rug.

For us, it is not just about age, rarity, or elaborate patterns. A rug must convince as a whole: through its craftsmanship, its color effect, its condition, and above all, the character it brings to a room.

This knowledge, grown over generations, forms the basis of our work to this day. At the same time, we continuously develop Teppique. We combine traditional rug art with modern interior styles, creating a selection that suits both classic interiors and minimalist, contemporary spaces.

Vintage rugs with a real past

Many of our vintage rugs are between 30 and 100 years old. They have been used and cared for over decades, developing a natural patina in the process. Muted colors, soft transitions, and slight irregularities make each of these pieces unique.

We do not view these traces as flaws. They are a visible part of the rug's history. This is precisely where the appeal of a genuine vintage piece lies: it does not look artificially aged, but has matured naturally.

By continuing to use a high-quality rug, not only is its craftsmanship and cultural significance preserved. It also gets the opportunity to begin another chapter of its story in a new home.

In addition to classic vintage pieces, you will also find selected patina rugs with us. Their understated colors and soft contrasts are particularly suitable for modern spaces where the rug is intended to create warmth without drawing attention to itself.

New rugs in small, carefully developed collections

Our passion for old rugs does not mean that we only look to the past. Together with experienced female and male artisans, we also develop new rugs that combine traditional techniques with modern shapes, colors, and living needs.

These collections are not created as anonymous mass-produced goods, but in limited editions. Working with people who have mastered their craft, often over many years, is crucial for us in this process.

This creates a selection that showcases different facets of rug art: from classic Oriental rugs to expressive nomadic and village rugs, to light, flat-woven Kelim rugs.

We select by character, not by quantity

Teppique is not intended to offer the largest possible, random selection. It is more important to us that every rug has a compelling reason to be part of our collection.

When selecting, we pay attention to the interplay of material, craftsmanship, condition, pattern, and color. The effect of the rug in the room is equally important. Some pieces impress with bold colors and striking geometric shapes. Others impress with a calm patina, fine floral details, or a particularly natural surface.

Handmade rugs are never completely identical or industrially uniform. Small variations in the knotting, pattern, or coloring are part of their character. They show that the rug was not reproduced by a machine, but made by people.

That is why you will find many genuine unique pieces at Teppique. Once such a rug is sold, it cannot be replaced by one in exactly the same form.

Craftsmanship, origin, and fair cooperation

A special rug is not created by good design alone. Experience, time, and craftsmanship stand behind it. That is why we maintain long-term relationships with artisans, collectors, and experts who share our appreciation for high-quality rugs.

We want to make the journey of our rugs as traceable as possible and place great importance on responsible cooperation. For us, this includes fair prices, direct communication, and respectful treatment of the people whose knowledge and work make a rug possible in the first place.

At the same time, we want to make the purchase of a handmade rug easier. Clear product information, exact dimensions, and expressive images are intended to help you assess a piece realistically before it moves into your home.

Teppique in Hamburg's Speicherstadt

Our home is Hamburg. In the historic Speicherstadt, a place that has been associated with trade and international goods for generations, we carefully store our rugs and prepare them for shipping.

From here, we ship our selection to customers throughout Germany. Hamburg is therefore not only our location, but also an important part of Teppique's identity: steeped in tradition, cosmopolitan, and closely connected to the trade of special goods.

Whether you live in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, or elsewhere in Germany – through our online shop, you can take your time viewing and comparing all available rugs.

A rug that suits your home

A rug does not just change the floor. It can connect furniture together, bring more calm to a large room, or add warmth and personality to a restrained interior.

That is why we do not simply want to sell you a rug. We want to help you find a piece that suits your room in terms of size, color, style, and effect – and that you will enjoy for a long time.

Discover our rug collections and learn about the different patterns, materials, and stories of our pieces. If you need assistance with your selection, you can contact us at any time via our contact page.

We look forward to finding a rug together with you that turns a room into your home.