Wautier Carpets is a proud representative of Paulig 1750 supplying their hand made Moroccan Berber and hand made natural fibre and dye woven rugs to Australian customers. Founded in 1750 by master clothier Johann Christian Paulig in Sommerfeld, Paulig has evolved into a family-run manufactory now in its ninth generation, headquartered in Schwarzach am Main, Germany. The company regards itself not as a factory, but as a true manufactory—a place defined by handcrafting (from Latin manus “hand” and factura “making”). Every stage of production—including sheep-shearing, dyeing, spinning, weaving, knotting, and finishing—is carried out by artisans to ensure high quality and soul-infused craftsmanship.

Paulig presents a range of handcrafted rugs in collections such as Salsa and Beat. The Salsa line is celebrated for refined designs rich in variety and experimental flair, while the Beat collection focuses on durability, simplicity, and modern aesthetics, using 100% new wool. At the heart of Paulig’s philosophy are sustainability, fair working conditions, and ecological responsibility. They employ natural raw materials such as wool, jute, cotton, hemp, sisal, and silk—and use non-toxic, Öko-Tex Standard 100 certified moth protection and Swiss eco-dyeing agents. Their entire value chain is transparent—from washing wool with pure water through to finished rugs—allowing careful environmental stewardship and consistent quality. Paulig is also a member of STEP Fairtrade Carpets, supporting fair wages, child labor prevention, independent oversight, and eco-friendly practices.

At Wautier Carpets, we are proud to represent two exceptional European sister brands here in Australia—Van Besouw and Jabo Carpets. Each combines a rich legacy with forward-thinking design and materials, delivering elevated flooring solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. A highlight shared by both brands is their Rug Atelier offering—allowing full customisation of rugs across size, shape, texture, colour, and finish. This bespoke service empowers designers to specify truly unique pieces tailored to any project, underpinned by Van Besouw’s and Jabo’s unwavering standards of quality and innovation.

Wautier Carpets is honoured to bring these rich, expressive, and enduring flooring solutions to Australian clients—helping spaces come alive with character, depth, and exquisite craftsmanship.

Wautier Carpets' Axminster Ready Palette Program is designed to simplify the custom carpet process without sacrificing creativity or quality. With 96 unique colours grouped into six expertly curated palettes, each containing 16 colours, the Ready Palette makes it easy to develop bespoke designs or recolour one of our many existing patterns. All colours are held in stock and ready to go – meaning your custom Axminster carpet can be woven and shipped in as little as six weeks.

For inspiration and quick-turn solutions, explore our Ready Palette Brochure – a curated selection of designs ready to be recoloured or produced as shown. These designs are ideal for time-sensitive projects where speed and style are equally important.

From waste to beauty

We believe that wool makes great carpets. Sheep grow new fleeces every year so wool is natural, renewable and biodegradable too. Wool is soft and warm but hard-wearing and naturally fire retardant. Wool fibres are naturally coated in lanolin providing stain resistance. For those that love shine, we hand-weave with the botanic fibre TENCEL™, winner of the “European Award for the Environment”.

That is why we are so pleased to announce that Wautier has been appointed Australasian distributor and partner for the renowned Jacaranda Carpets. Jacaranda craft beautiful handmade floor coverings, deeply rooted in quality, ethics, and environmental responsibility—with a genuine love for natural, tactile textures.