STANDING THE TEST OF TIME
Oliver Treutlein Carpets stand as a true testament to enduring craftsmanship and familial dedication. With over four decades experience creating bespoke pieces for the world’s most discerning clients, their passion has always remained the sametransforming personal visions into handcrafted works of art
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The carpets created at the OT facility stimulate the mind and senses with their beauty and artistic richness, often taking inspiration from Mother Nature. Made by hand from precious natural fibres such as pure silk, cool linen or finest New Zealand virgin wool, these carpets are the cosmos in which Oliver Treutlein and his wife Elke live (opposite, top. also their daughter Julia and her partner Max Meyer)
Oliver Treutlein set foot into the world of carpet design in 1980 and over the course of the following decades the German based business has crafted exquisite bespoke creations for the most discerning clientele.
OT customers don’t just desire a custom carpet; they seek a piece of art that takes them on a journey, reflecting their deepest creative ideas. Each carpet is as unique as its commissioner, with designs, often reflected in nature, ranging from subtle to vibrantly dazzling.
OT Carpets is a true family business of interwoven generations. Oliver and his wife, Elke have been joined by their daughter Julia, who project-manages the company’s most important ventures, while her partner Max has contributed significantly to sales, development, and installation over the past two years. This new generation is building and drawing on over 40 years of experience, ensuring the company’s legacy continues to thrive.
OT Carpets operates globally, delivering stunning installations for yachts, private residences, and aircraft in designs ranging from abstract to Art Nouveau. Their unparalleled skill in transforming clients’ dreams into glorious realities is matched by their commitment to quality and sustainability. “We make a completely natural product. Every single carpet is made from natural fibres, and our manufacturing process is entirely
artisanal, with everything done by hand,” says Elke. Each piece is a highend textile crafted from the best fibres Mother Nature provides, including New Zealand Wool, Silk, Linen, Merino Wool, Bamboo, and Viscose. This meticulous sourcing and commitment to quality have earned OT Carpets a loyal clientele who return time and again.
“We develop unique carpets and rugs for individually planned interiors on land and sea every day. The inspiration is the individual client and their preferences, which requires a lot of sampling from our extensive library and of course, personal contact - something we are passionate about,” explains Elke. This customer-centred approach demands extensive teamwork, resulting in designs that perfectly complement their vision. OT Carpets have two in-house textile designers and three freelance creative partners. This collaborative effort along with renowned international designers has resulted in collections that resonate with high-end interior experts worldwide.
“We manufacture our rugs and carpets with 40 years of know-how and the typical German ‘more is more’ mentality. We can spend up to three weeks tufting a guest cabin carpet for a superyacht. You can feel the difference when walking on it, and you see it,” Elke emphasises. Their dedication to environmental friendliness is not just a marketing strategy but a core principle - extending the life cycle of their products and maintaining low-
Magnificent one-off and wall-to-wall carpets are created for hotels, embassies, theatres and banks, but also in private residences, yachts and aircraft. The raw materials are processed with the same lavish attention to detail as they were 100 years ago
emission production processes are keys to their success. Elke proudly shares, “I receive calls from clients after 20, 30 years. They still enjoy their OT carpet and report that it looks like new.”
In an industry where quality and sustainability are ever more paramount, OT Carpets stands out as a shining example. This family business certainly knows the key ingredients for long lasting success. As Elke says, “To bring out a good result you need to add a lot of fun and love to the recipe and sometimes a little bit of coincidence and good luck.” For both residential and superyacht interiors, the specification remains the same: only the best. www.olivertreutlein.com
