Dilana is a high-end rug brand that was established in 1980 in New Zealand by Hugh Bannerman. The company began as an artisan rug-making workshop that specialized in creating high-quality, handcrafted rugs made from natural fibers.

Bannerman was inspired to start Dilana after traveling through Turkey and seeing the beautiful hand-woven rugs produced there. He recognized the potential to create similar products in New Zealand, using locally sourced materials such as wool and flax.

In the early years, Dilana operated out of a small workshop in Auckland, where a team of skilled weavers produced each rug by hand. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, unique designs that were both functional and beautiful.

As Dilana grew in popularity, the company expanded its range of products to include a wider variety of materials, such as silk, cotton, and synthetic fibers. The brand also began more...

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Dilana rug, Bing Dawe kite series, pure wool, 100 x 74 cm

Dilana rug, Bing Dawe kite series, pure wool, 100 x 74 cm

A Michael Reed 'Kapa Terracotta' Dilana Limited Edition Rug,…

A Michael Reed 'Kapa Terracotta' Dilana Limited Edition Rug, hand-tufted New Zealand wool. Signed, dated 1998 and inscribed 'No.1 of an edition of 20' to reverse. 225 x 135 cm.

Dilana rug in NZ wool with design by Ralph Hotere, signed and…

Hotere Design: Dilana Rug, Signed & Dated '93, NZ Wool

Dilana rug in NZ wool with design by Ralph Hotere, signed and dated '93 to the underside and inscribed Dilana, 198 x 198 cm,

Martin Poppelwell for Dilana rugs 'Leaf & Stick', for Dilana…

"Leaf & Stick" Rug by Martin Poppelwell

Martin Poppelwell for Dilana rugs 'Leaf & Stick', for Dilana rugs, edition 1/20, 250 cm x 100 cm

John Bevan Ford for Dilana rugs Kupe leaves, Wellington harbour,…

Kupe Leaves: Wellington Harbour

John Bevan Ford for Dilana rugs Kupe leaves, Wellington harbour, signed, titled, dated '1992, 150 cm x 200 cm

John Bevan Ford for Dilana rugs, Kupe leaves, Wellington…

Kupe's Harbour: Signed Wool Rug by John Bevan Ford

John Bevan Ford for Dilana rugs, Kupe leaves, Wellington harbour, pure wool rug, signed, titled, dated 1992 and inscribed 870 verso, 150 x 200 cm

Kate Wells (b1961) 'Sea' Dilana rug limited edition 7/10,…

Limited Edition 'Sea' Dilana Rug by Kate Wells

Kate Wells (b1961) 'Sea' Dilana rug limited edition 7/10, crafted by C Allen, signed and titled on the back and with original label, 1.6m by 1.8

Kate Wells (b 1961) - golden geese (Blue/Green), Dilana rug,…

Golden Geese Dilana Rug by Kate Wells

Kate Wells (b 1961) - golden geese (Blue/Green), Dilana rug, limited edition 6/20, signed & inscribed with title to underside, crafted by Ralph W. On original label to reverse, 200 x 150 cm. Provenance: purchased from Dilana rugs, Christchurch, December…

Kate Wells (b 1961), Ward Island, Dilana rug, limited edition…

Limited Edition Dilana Rug by Kate Wells

Kate Wells (b 1961), Ward Island, Dilana rug, limited edition 1/10, signed, inscribed with title and dated '95, crafted by Dave Webb on original label to reverse, 160 x 180 cm

Richard Killeen, Red Dog, pure wool rug, 6/20, Dilana Rugs,…

Red Dog Wool Rug by Richard Killeen

Richard Killeen, Red Dog, pure wool rug, 6/20, Dilana Rugs, title inscribed, signed and dated 2007 verso, 132 x 250 cm

Richard Killeen, Spectacle Square, pure wool rug, for Dilana…

"Spectacle Square" Rug (2007) by Richard Killeen

Richard Killeen, Spectacle Square, pure wool rug, for Dilana Rugs, title inscribed, signed and dated 2007 verso, 220 x 220 cm

Kate Wells (b 1961) - Short Sheep III (rust), Dilana rug,…

Short Sheep III Dilana Rug by Kate Wells

Kate Wells (b 1961) - Short Sheep III (rust), Dilana rug, limited edition 2/20, signed, inscribed with title to reverse, crafted be Ralph W. For Dilana rugs on original label to reverse, 235 x 80 cm. Provenance, purchased from Dilana Rugs, Christchurch in…

Kate Wells for Dilana rugs Ltd 'Sky' - Ltd ed 1/10 signed…

"Sky" Wool Floor Rug - Ltd Ed 1/10 Signed

Kate Wells for Dilana rugs Ltd 'Sky' - Ltd ed 1/10 signed woollen floor rug, inscribed with title and signed to reverse with original label - trapezoid form 176.5 x 158 cm

Bing Dawe limited edition Dilana rug, 10/10, 1995, 'The Stone…

Limited Edition Dilana Rug by Bing Dawe

Bing Dawe limited edition Dilana rug, 10/10, 1995, 'The Stone Pickers' (Scenes from a smaller world), crafted by Craig Allen. Provenance: The Ngaire Hart Estate Collection. 190 cm x 130 cm.

A Kate Wells Dilana floor rug, Riddle puzzle, designed by Kate…

Dilana Riddle Puzzle Rug by Kate Wells

A Kate Wells Dilana floor rug, Riddle puzzle, designed by Kate Wells, tufted by Craig Allen, Dilana limited edition. Title inscribed, signed and dated 'Riddle / puzzle 2/5 Kate Wells '94' to verso. 202 x 147 cm

A Fane Flaws for Dilana 'Skellington, Mumsie' hall runner, a…

Fane Flaws' Dilana Hall Runner: Stick Figure Design

A Fane Flaws for Dilana 'Skellington, Mumsie' hall runner, a hand-tufted hallway runner manufactured by Christchurch based Dilana, and designed by New Zealand contemporary practitioner Fane Flaws. Showing simplified female stick form over a grey ground…

A Kate Wells Dilana floor rug, Riddle puzzle 5/5, designed by…

Kate Wells' Dilana Riddle Puzzle Rug

A Kate Wells Dilana floor rug, Riddle puzzle 5/5, designed by Kate Wells, tufted by Craig Allen, Dilana limited edition. Title inscribed, signed and dated 'Riddle / puzzle 5/5 Kate Wells '94' to verso. 195 x 150 cm

A Richard Killeen for Dilana,  'jar rug', hand-tufted and with…

Killeen x Dilana: Eagle Rug

A Richard Killeen for Dilana, 'jar rug', hand-tufted and with black and blue eagles over an ivory ground. Representing a significant collaboration between one of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists, and the celebrated luxury rug craftsman at…

Dilana rugs contemporary runner rug designed by Michael Reed,…

Siapo Design Contemporary Runner Rug by Michael Reed

Dilana rugs contemporary runner rug designed by Michael Reed, untitled Siapo design, hand tufted, labelled on reverse, W/P edition (working proof?). 386 cm x 83 cm.

Richard Killeen, Red Dog, Dilana Rug ltd ed 3/30, signed,…

Signed Red Dog Rug by Dilana, Ltd Ed

Richard Killeen, Red Dog, Dilana Rug ltd ed 3/30, signed, inscribed with title & dated 2005 to underside (glue disintegrating)

Richard Killeen, Red Dog, Dilana Rug limited edition 3/30…

Red Dog Rug by Killeen - Limited Edition

Richard Killeen, Red Dog, Dilana Rug limited edition 3/30 signed, entitled & dated 2005 to reverse

Avis Higgs for Dilana rugs, Spirals and Korus design, title…

Avis Higgs Dilana Rug - Spirals & Korus

Avis Higgs for Dilana rugs, Spirals and Korus design, title inscribed, signed and editioned to the underside. 1.4m x 2.1m

Dilana Rugs, Flying Angel form, and looping linear pattern, in…

Looping Angelic Rug in Blues, Whites, and Rust

Dilana Rugs, Flying Angel form, and looping linear pattern, in blues, white and rust red, Dilana label verso 126 x 180 cm