A mohair rug collection by Bofred in collaboration with Frances V.H Mohair Rugs, is inspired by the plains and soft hues of the Great Karoo landscape where Angora goats roam. The rug designs were influenced by the textures and motifs found in the magnificent, vast landscape of the Karoo. Enlarged aerial views, exposing details and patterns, served as inspiration for the handcrafted rugs’ subtle designs. Soft fibres, natural hues and a delicate hand-weaving technique all combine beautifully in a modern, luxurious, 100% mohair rug collection. These beautiful rugs are not only accent pieces but artworks for the home.

Every Step Of The Rug-Making Process Employed By Frances V.H Mohair Rugs Is Inspired By The Land And People Of The Karoo.

‘Mohair, the fleece of the Angora goat, is one of the world’s most ancient, exclusive and sustainable natural fibres. Mohair is soft, durable and has a beautiful lustre that adds a rich intensity and dimension to the colour. These qualities make mohair ideal for rugs. Mohair is a uniquely African fibre, and South Africa is the top mohair producing country in the world.’    - FRANCES V.H

Mohair is undoubtedly one of the world’s most exclusive and sustainable fibres, with the team from Frances V.H Mohair Rugs taking great care to follow ethical, sustainable farming practices. Every step of the process is hand-made by women artisans in some of the more remote areas of South Africa. Frances v.H is focused on helping to preserve traditional craftsmanship and provide sustainable incomes for women in rural communities.

Frances v.H pride prides themselves on an entirely local and sustainable supply chain and do as little as possible to the natural fibre, allowing the raw materials and hand-work of the artisans create a unique piece every-time. No one–piece will ever be the same because of this approach. We encourage our clients to be as involved as possible in the process, giving them insight into the intricacies of every step involved.

Each mohair rug is determined by the eye and feel of the weaver and the conditions of the veld. This affects the animals and ultimately, the character of the mohair. We work with a small selection of colours, and each colour batch will vary slightly. The yarn is hand-spun and not consistently even. The mohair is raw and unprocessed and Frances v.H dye in small batches to avoid any waste or stockpile.