Enthusiasm in Blue by Désirée Sormani - ph. by Tim Marquardt
The second generation has arrived in OT and has worked with Oliver and Elke on a new collection that brings the colours of the sea aboard. The result? Magically atmospheric interiors that are sophisticated and captivating at once
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he colour blue has always been a symbol of harmony and
I made the carpets myself, creating custom designs for custom projects,”
calm, balance and serenity. Now bespoke hand-tufted car-
says Oliver Treutlein who runs the firm with his wife Elke, their daughter
pet specialist and superyacht designer favourite OT has cho-
Julia and son-in-law Max. Keeping the business in the family has been the
sen to dedicate its latest collection to the colour too. “Blue
cornerstone of OT’s success. Luxurious naturally hardwearing materials
Monday uses a very new technique with an enormous volume effect that
- pure silk, cool linen and ultra-fine New Zealand virgin wool - are the
demonstrates the outstanding skill involved in our collection,” explains
order of the day. “Our carpets are a natural handmade product,” conti-
Elke Treutlein. The company was founded and continues to operate from
nues Elke. “We have always produced a sustainable product as a result
town of Meerbusch, between Düsseldorf and Krefeld, in a German region
of our understanding high luxury and quality textile products. We do not
where the textile industry is very much part of life. “When I started out,
use any chemical ingredients. They are a part of the interior that makes
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