Feltex Carpets (originally Felt and Textiles Limited) was founded in Australia in 1921 and expanded into New Zealand in 1929. Feltex began producing rugs featuring New Zealand landmarks such as the Auckland Harbour bridge, Mitre Peak, Mt. Egmont and Mt Cook which became very popular in New Zealand in the 1960s.

Feltex's New Zealand themed carpets were part of a broader movement in the 1960s and 1970s towards a greater appreciation and celebration of that country's culture and history and geography, as well as the desire to promote a distinctively New Zealand identity.

The carpets were widely used in a variety of settings, including hotels, government buildings, and private homes. They were prized for their beauty, durability, and the sense of cultural connection that they provided.

The legacy of their New Zealand themed carpets lives on, as they remain an important part of New Zealand's cultural heritage more...

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Feltex souvenir rug Auckland harbour bridge, Brendan Hartwell…

Feltex Auckland Harbour Bridge Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell

Feltex souvenir rug Auckland harbour bridge, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex carpets New Zealand Ltd, Auckland harbour bridge, woollen souvenir rug, no 5 of Riccarton series , 67.5 x 134 cm, some losses

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mt Egmont,…

Mt Egmont Woollen Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell for Feltex

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mt Egmont, woollen souvenir rug, 137 cm x 69 cm

A Feltex picture rug of 'Lake Matheson New Zealand', depicting…

A Feltex picture rug of 'Lake Matheson New Zealand', depicting Te Ara Kairaumati with a bush scene surrounding it, and a mountain range reflected. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and 70s, they…

A Feltex picture rug Aoraki 'Mount Cook', depicting mountain…

A Feltex picture rug Aoraki 'Mount Cook', depicting mountain ranges with native plant life, a pakeko, and a koru inspired lower edge design. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and 70s, they became…

A Feltex picture rug of 'Mt. Egmont', depicting mount Taranaki,…

A Feltex picture rug of 'Mt. Egmont', depicting mount Taranaki, coated in snow, with a rural farm scene in the foreground. With the name of a previous owner written to the back. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist…

A Feltex picture rug of a map of Aotearoa, with depictions of…

A Feltex picture rug of a map of Aotearoa, with depictions of pastimes of fishing and skiing. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and '70s, they became part of a greater cause to celebrate New…

A Feltex picture rug of Aoraki 'Mount Cook', depicting mountain…

A Feltex picture rug of Aoraki 'Mount Cook', depicting mountain ranges with native plant life, a pakeko, and a koru inspired lower edge design. Feltex rugs started producing rugs with iconic landmarks for the tourist trade. In the 1960s and '70s, they…

A rare Feltex carpet 'Mt Fuji - lake Hakone', Riccarton carpets,…

Riccarton's Mt. Fuji Carpet Souvenir

A rare Feltex carpet 'Mt Fuji - lake Hakone', Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 68 x 136 cm

A framed Feltex carpet 'Queenstown', Riccarton carpets, New…

Queenstown Souvenir Rug from New Zealand

A framed Feltex carpet 'Queenstown', Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 76 x 147 cm

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd, Lake Matheson, New…

Riccarton Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd, Lake Matheson, New Zealand souvenir floor rug, from the 'Riccarton' series, 68 x 136 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd, Queenstown, New…

Queenstown Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd, Queenstown, New Zealand souvenir floor rug, no. 6 of the 'Riccarton' series, 68 x 135 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

A vintage Feltex picture rug, 'Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven…

Vintage Feltex Auckland Harbour Bridge Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex picture rug, 'Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and landscape, coat-of-arms bottom left and tiki images to the top corners. Recently removed from a frame, some minor fraying to edge. 67 x 130 cm.

A Feltex Carpet NZ - tower bridge, London, 70 x 138 cm

Feltex Carpet NZ - Tower Bridge, London Rug

A Feltex Carpet NZ - tower bridge, London, 70 x 138 cm

A Feltex Carpet NZ - Russell, Bay of Islands, 70 x 138 cm

Feltex Carpet - Russell, Bay of Islands (70x138cm)

A Feltex Carpet NZ - Russell, Bay of Islands, 70 x 138 cm

A Feltex carpets Hallway Runner, length 228 cm, width 7.5 cm

Feltex Hallway Runner - 228cm x 7.5cm

A Feltex carpets Hallway Runner, length 228 cm, width 7.5 cm

Feltex carpets New Zealand - Auckland harbour scene, 138 x 70 cm

Auckland Harbour Feltex Carpet - 138x70cm

Feltex carpets New Zealand - Auckland harbour scene, 138 x 70 cm

Feltex Carpets New Zealand - New Zealand map, 138 x 70 cm

Feltex Carpets NZ Map - 138 x 70 cm

Feltex Carpets New Zealand - New Zealand map, 138 x 70 cm

Feltex Carpets New Zealand - Taupo scene, 138 x 70 cm

Taupo Scene by Feltex Carpets NZ

Feltex Carpets New Zealand - Taupo scene, 138 x 70 cm

Feltex Carpets New Zealand - Ngauruhoe scene, 138 x 70 cm

Ngauruhoe Landscape Carpet - 138 x 70 cm

Feltex Carpets New Zealand - Ngauruhoe scene, 138 x 70 cm

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd Riccarton carpets, Wellington, New…

Souvenir Rug from Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd Riccarton carpets, Wellington, New Zealand souvenir rug, 69 cm x 137 cm

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd 'Mt Egmont' Riccarton carpets, New…

NZ Souvenir Rug: Mt Egmont Riccarton by Feltex Carpets

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd 'Mt Egmont' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 137 cm x 69 cm

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd 'Queenstown' Riccarton carpets, New…

NZ Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd 'Queenstown' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 69 cm x 137 cm

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd 'Mt Egmont' Riccarton carpets, New…

Mt Egmont Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd 'Mt Egmont' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 137 cm x 69 cm

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd 'Mt Cook' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand…

Mt Cook Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd 'Mt Cook' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 137 cm x 69 cm

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd 'Taupo' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand…

New Zealand Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd 'Taupo' Riccarton carpets, New Zealand souvenir rug, 137 cm x 69 cm

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Mount Egmont, New…

Taranaki Pastoral Scene Woolen Floor Rug

Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Mount Egmont, New Zealand, Woolen floor rug featuring a pastoral scene with Taranaki and Maori figure, C. 1960, 136 x 67 cm

Feltex rug 'Mt Egmont' New Zealand 138 x 69 cm

New Zealand Feltex Rug, 138 x 69 cm

Feltex rug 'Mt Egmont' New Zealand 138 x 69 cm

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd, Riccarton carpets, Queenstown, New…

NZ Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets - Queenstown Edition

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd, Riccarton carpets, Queenstown, New Zealand souvenir rug no. 6, 69 x 137 cm

A vintage Feltex furniture Harter office chair, purple coloured…

Vintage Purple Feltex Harter Office Chair

A vintage Feltex furniture Harter office chair, purple coloured upholstry. Height 80.5 cm, width 41 cm, depth 44 cm

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd, Riccarton carpets, Mt Egmont, New…

NZ Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd, Riccarton carpets, Mt Egmont, New Zealand souvenir rug no. 4., 139 x 85 cm

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd, Riccarton carpets, Queenstown, New…

Feltex Souvenir Rug from New Zealand

Feltex carpets NZ Ltd, Riccarton carpets, Queenstown, New Zealand souvenir rug no. 6, fabric label to reverse, 69 x 137 cm

Feltex 'Mt Cook' souvenir rug from the Feltex Harewood…

Feltex Mt Cook Souvenir Rug - 80/20 Wool Blend

Feltex 'Mt Cook' souvenir rug from the Feltex Harewood collection 80/20 wool, nylon, 137 x 69 cm

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Riccarton Carpets, Mt Egmont, New…

NZ Souvenir Rug with Certificate & Packaging

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Riccarton Carpets, Mt Egmont, New Zealand souvenir rug no. 4. 137 x 69 cm, complete with original plastic packaging and certificate of authenticity

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Riccarton Carpets, the Auckland Harbour…

New Zealand Souvenir Rug with Certificate of Authenticity

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Riccarton Carpets, the Auckland Harbour Bridge, New Zealand souvenir rug no. 5. 137 x 69 cm, complete with original plastic packaging, certificate of authenticity & Harewood label to reverse

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Riccarton Carpets, Queenstown, New…

Souvenir Rug with Certificate of Authenticity and Packaging

Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd., Riccarton Carpets, Queenstown, New Zealand souvenir rug no. 6, 69 x 137 cm, complete with original plastic packaging, certificate of authenticity & Harewood label to reverse

Feltex 'Rotorua' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex…

Feltex Rotorua Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell

Feltex 'Rotorua' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd, Rotorua, woollen souvenir rug, 69 cm x 137 cm

Feltex 'Auckland Harbour Bridge' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell…

Auckland Bridge Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets

Feltex 'Auckland Harbour Bridge' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd, Auckland harbour bridge, woollen souvenir rug, no 5 of Riccarton series, 69 x 136 cm

Feltex 'Mitre Peak' souvenir rug, Feltex Carpets New Zealand…

Feltex Mitre Peak Souvenir Woolen Rug - 137x69cm

Feltex 'Mitre Peak' souvenir rug, Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mitre Peak New Zealand, woollen rug 137 x 69 cm

Feltex 'Mt Egmont' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex…

Mt Egmont Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets

Feltex 'Mt Egmont' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mt Egmont, woollen souvenir rug, 136 cm x 69 cm

Feltex 'Mt Cook' souvenir rug, Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd,…

Mt Cook Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets NZ

Feltex 'Mt Cook' souvenir rug, Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mt Cook, woollen souvenir rug,132 cm x 68.5 cm

Feltex 'Auckland Harbour Bridge' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell…

Auckland Bridge Souvenir Rug by Feltex

Feltex 'Auckland Harbour Bridge' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex carpets New Zealand Ltd, Auckland harbour bridge, woollen souvenir rug, no 5 of Riccarton series, 69 x 136 cm

Feltex 'Mt Cook' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex…

Mt Cook Souvenir Rug by Brendan Hartwell for Feltex NZ

Feltex 'Mt Cook' souvenir rug, Brendan Hartwell for Feltex carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mt Cook, woollen souvenir rug, no 2 of Riccarton series, 136 x 69 cm

Feltex 'Mitre Peak' souvenir rug, Feltex carpets New Zealand…

Mitre Peak Souvenir Rug by Feltex Carpets NZ

Feltex 'Mitre Peak' souvenir rug, Feltex carpets New Zealand Ltd, Mitre Peak New Zealand, 136 x 69 cm

Feltex souvenir rug, Maori motifs in polychrome palette,…

Maori Motif Souvenir Rug with Fringe, 138x68 cm

Feltex souvenir rug, Maori motifs in polychrome palette, woollen souvenir rug with fringing, 138 x 68 cm

Feltex souvenir rug, Maori motifs in red, black & cream palette,…

Maori-inspired Feltex souvenir rug with fringing

Feltex souvenir rug, Maori motifs in red, black & cream palette, woollen souvenir rug with fringing, 138 x 68 cm

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven…

Auckland Harbour Bridge Vintage Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and landscape, coat-of-arms bottom left and tiki images to the top corners. 67 cm x 130 cm.

A vintage Feltex picture rug 'Auckland Harbour Bridge', machine…

Maori-inspired Auckland Harbour Bridge Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex picture rug 'Auckland Harbour Bridge', machine stitched in colours with Maori motifs and Auckland double kiwi crest. 68.5 cm x 137.5 cm.

A vintage Feltex picture rug 'Mt Egmont New Zealand ', stitched…

Maori Mythology Picture Rug of Mt. Egmont, New Zealand

A vintage Feltex picture rug 'Mt Egmont New Zealand ', stitched in colours with scene of Maori mythology to the top. 136 cm x 69 cm.

An unusual Feltex rug, Tower Bridge, London. 30 cm x 68.5 cm.

Tower Bridge Feltex Rug

An unusual Feltex rug, Tower Bridge, London. 30 cm x 68.5 cm.

A rare vintage Feltex scenic series rug 'Map of NZ', depicting…

Vintage Feltex Scenic Rug - Map of NZ

A rare vintage Feltex scenic series rug 'Map of NZ', depicting pastimes of fishing and skiing. Original 'Riccarton Axminster' label to reverse. 130 cm x 670

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven…

Auckland Harbour Bridge Vintage Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and landscape, coat-of-arms bottom left and tiki face images to the top corners. 67 cm x 130 cm.

Vintage Feltex Mt Cook floor rug, 136 x 70 cm

Vintage Feltex Mt Cook Floor Rug (136 x 70cm)

Vintage Feltex Mt Cook floor rug, 136 x 70 cm

A vintage Feltex N.Z. Series picture rug, Mt. Egmont. N.Z.',…

Mythical Maori Mountain Rug

A vintage Feltex N.Z. Series picture rug, Mt. Egmont. N.Z.', depicting landscape with mountain, Maori mythological figures capturing the sun to the top, entitlement to the base, (some wear to the top). 131 cm x 67 cm.

A vintage Feltex New Zealand Series picture rug, Mt. Egmont.…

Maori Mythical Mountain Rug

A vintage Feltex New Zealand Series picture rug, Mt. Egmont. New Zealand ', depicting landscape with mountain, Maori mythological figures capturing the sun to the top, entitlement to the base. 131 cm x 67 cm.

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven…

"Auckland Harbour Bridge" Vintage Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and associated landscape, Coat-of-Arms bottom left, tiki face images to the top corners. 67 cm x 130 cm.

A vintage Feltex New Zealand Series picture rug, New Zealand…

Feltex NZ Ram Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex New Zealand Series picture rug, New Zealand Drysdale', the rug dominated with image of a large ram, various green, brown and pale tones. 68 cm x 131 cm.

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven…

"Auckland Harbour Bridge" Picture Rug

A vintage Feltex picture rug, Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and associated landscape, Coat-of-Arms bottom left, tiki face images to the top corners. 67 cm x 130 cm.

A Feltex New Zealand rug, Queenstown - New Zealand, framed. 138…

Feltex Rug, Queenstown - Framed

A Feltex New Zealand rug, Queenstown - New Zealand, framed. 138 cm x 68 cm

Brendan Hartwell, five original designs for Feltex ?Riccarton?…

Feltex Riccarton Souvenir Rugs: 5 Original Designs with Annotations

Brendan Hartwell, five original designs for Feltex ?Riccarton? series souvenir floor rugs, gouache on six sections of gridded card (William Allen & Co. Design paper manufacturers, Nottingham) with extensive production related annotations and numbered…

Framed Feltex Mount Egmont New Zealand floor rug, 139 cm, 68 cm

Framed Mount Egmont Feltex Rug - 139x68cm

Framed Feltex Mount Egmont New Zealand floor rug, 139 cm, 68 cm

Framed Feltex Queenstown New Zealand floor rug, 68 cm, 139 cm

Framed Feltex Queenstown Floor Rug (68x139cm)

Framed Feltex Queenstown New Zealand floor rug, 68 cm, 139 cm

Framed Feltex mount Cook, New Zealand floor rug, 139 x 68 cm

Feltex Mount Cook Rug - Framed, New Zealand-made

Framed Feltex mount Cook, New Zealand floor rug, 139 x 68 cm

Framed Feltex Queenstown, New Zealand floor rug, 68 x 139 cm

Feltex Queenstown Framed Floor Rug (68x139cm)

Framed Feltex Queenstown, New Zealand floor rug, 68 x 139 cm

Feltex carpet pictorial floor rug, Auckland harbour bridge, 68…

Auckland Harbour Bridge Feltex Rug (or Auckland Bridge Feltex Rug)

Feltex carpet pictorial floor rug, Auckland harbour bridge, 68 x 136 cm

Feltex New Zealand Ltd, Wellington souvenir rug, with original…

Wellington Souvenir Rug with Original Label (9 words)

Feltex New Zealand Ltd, Wellington souvenir rug, with original Riccarton Axminster paper label, attached, 134 x 69 cm

A vintage Feltex scenic series rug depicting a map of New…

Maori Map Rug with Rock Carving Compass

A vintage Feltex scenic series rug depicting a map of New Zealand with a Maori rock carving compass. Length 137 cm. Width 69 cm

A vintage Feltex scenic series rug depicting tiki, kiwi and…

Feltex Scenic Rug with Tiki, Kiwi, and Kowhai Design

A vintage Feltex scenic series rug depicting tiki, kiwi and kowhai. Length 137 cm. Width 69 cm

A vintage Feltex scenic series rug depicting New Zealand…

Vintage Feltex NZ Tourist Rug

A vintage Feltex scenic series rug depicting New Zealand tourist spots including geysers and The Remarkables. Length 137 cm. Width 69 cm

A Feltex rug, depicting a map of N.Z. displaying the provinces…

N.Z. Map Feltex Rug with Motifs

A Feltex rug, depicting a map of N.Z. displaying the provinces and major cities along with N.Z. motifs in the quadrants. Edges worn and soiled. 140 cm x 68 cm