Maglia Canales

• Fiqué is a natural, plant-based, and renewable raw material.
• Fiqué has a distinctive, textile structure.
• Fiqué appears robust and durable.
• Fiqué enhances comfort and acoustics on hard floors.
• Fiqué has a natural, sisal-like sheen.
• Fiqué is crafted using traditional handwork.
• Fiqué supports local value creation in Colombia.

• Fique comes from the Colombian Andes and is obtained from a type of agave.
• The fiber has been used for centuries for ropes and durable textiles.
• The entire process — from the plant to the carpet — takes place locally in Colombia.
• Ruckstuhl has been working with a cooperative near San Gil for about ten years.
• Many carpets are made through a homeworking model, providing income especially for women.
• Fique has a natural shine and a soft, textile texture.

Some carpets do not begin in a studio or factory, but on the road — through travel, encounters, and the discovery of extraordinary manufacturing techniques.

Under Journey Ruckstuhl gathers carpets whose origins lie in local craftsmanship and material cultures. Born from curiosity, conversations, and a fascination with textile techniques that have grown over generations, these journeys lead to places where knowledge, material, and production are inseparably connected.

Journey stands for carpets that carry stories of places, people, and materials — discovered on travels, carefully developed further, and translated into a contemporary architectural language.