SPOTTED. is a Belgian brand offering high-quality rugs, patchwork items, and home accessories made from natural cowhides and sheepskins. Founded in Eupen by Caroline Bollette and Michael Hansen, the company combines creative design with select natural materials and regional craftsmanship.
The focus is on large-scale fur compositions that do not appear as classic individual pieces of fur, but rather as precisely designed textile surfaces. Individual pieces of fur are carefully selected, cut to size, and assembled into harmonious or high-contrast patchworks. This results in rugs with a graphic, almost architectural effect.
The sheepskin patchwork rugs are particularly distinctive. They are made from natural sheepskins sourced from Europe and are crafted in Belgium. The varying textures and pile lengths create a dynamic surface and give the rugs a pronounced sense of depth.
The hides can be dyed all the way through. This process ensures intense color depth and allows for finely coordinated tone-on-tone combinations. In addition to natural shades of beige, brown, gray, and cream, this also makes it possible to create color schemes with more distinctive character.
Within a patchwork, different pile heights can be combined. Short, medium, and long fibers reflect light differently, creating a varied interplay of matte and glossy surfaces. The design is thus shaped not only by color and arrangement, but also by the tactile texture of the material.
Many rugs are custom-designed for specific projects. Dimensions, color schemes, pile type, and pile length can be selected to complement the architecture and interior design. As a result, these patchwork rugs are suitable for both compact living spaces and spacious living rooms, bedrooms, hotels, boutiques, and other sophisticated commercial spaces.
In addition to sheepskin, SPOTTED. also works with cowhide. The natural patterns of the hides can be left intentionally visible or arranged into graphic patchwork designs. The collection is complemented by matching pillows and smaller home accessories, allowing the material to be incorporated into existing interiors as a deliberate accent.
Since these are natural materials, individual hides vary in texture, density, and color. These variations are not defects but rather part of each piece’s unique character. Even with a clearly defined color scheme, every patchwork piece remains one-of-a-kind.
SPOTTED.’s designs appear both soft and precise. The natural feel of the hides creates warmth and comfort, while clearly defined surfaces and controlled color transitions produce a modern, minimalist effect. As a result, the rugs can be paired with minimalist furniture as well as with rustic, elegant, or eclectic interiors.
SPOTTED. is aimed at individuals and interior design professionals who view a rug as more than just a functional floor covering. The combination of natural materials, custom design, and Belgian craftsmanship makes each product a distinctive design element in any room.
