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The Artish Studio x CICIL Collab Highlights the Talents of New Carolina

11.11.22 | By
The Artish Studio x CICIL Collab Highlights the Talents of New Carolina

North Carolina has a proud heritage and reputation for its furniture and textiles for more than a century and has remained a leading hub for the high-quality, traditional craftsmanship found in these industries. More recently, 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. Two of those makers are CICIL and Artish Studio, who have collaborated on a furniture and rug collection that highlights the talent of the New Carolina movement.

curve rug and z-form table

Both CICIL and Artish are women-owned and operated, as well as North Carolina based; thus, the collaboration was a natural fit. CICIL is known for their East Coast wool area rugs made only with natural, renewable materials. Their rugs take on contemporary shapes, all in neutral colorways that can tie an entire room together. Artish Studio also takes a playful approach with their furniture and uses similar shapes and forms. As their philosophy is “form, function, AND play,” they focus on creating bespoke pieces that are interactive, modular, and unexpected.

curve rug and z form table

curvy rug and z form table

curvy rug and terracotta bench

curvy rug and metal furniture

group shot of showroom featuring curvy rugs by CICIL and metal furniture by Artish

artish and cicil trade showroom

The brands’ collaboration was a perfect fit, not just because they share similar mindsets on creating beautiful, regionally made U.S. products but have a kindred aesthetic. The furniture and rugs in the series pair naturally together, as if they were made under the same maker. While the rugs provide a grounding foundation, the furniture echos similar silhouettes and forms.

artish and cicil trade showroom

blue z form table

artish and cicil trade showroom

artish and cicil trade showroom

artish and cicil trade showroom

z form tables

blue z form table

artish and cicil trade showroom

artish and cicil trade showroom

artish and cicil founders

CICIL + Artish Studio founders

To learn more and shop the furniture from the collection, visit Artish. To learn more and shop the rugs, visit CICIL.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She's probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.