Hello and welcome to The Living Rug Company

Hello, and thank you for visiting. I'm Deborah Griffin, founder of The Living Rug Company, and for over 14 years I have been creating handcrafted Living Rug® felted fleece rugs from the fleeces of my own much-loved sheep. Every Living Rug® begins with a sheep, not a factory.

My flock live peaceful, happy lives on our small farm in the beautiful Peak District, where they are cared for as individuals and loved for who they are. Their fleeces are shorn each year as part of their normal welfare, and I transform them by hand using the traditional art of wet felting, with nothing more than wool, warm water, natural soap and plenty of time and patience. The result is something truly unique – a beautifully soft, durable rug that celebrates the natural character of each fleece while offering a cruelty-free alternative to traditional sheepskin. No two Living Rugs® are ever the same. Every fleece tells its own story. Each one has its own colour, texture and personality, shaped by the breed, the seasons and the individual sheep who grew it. As the years have passed, many of my sheep have reached a wonderful old age and are now enjoying their retirement years. Because of this, I naturally produce fewer rugs than I once did, making every Living Rug® even more special. Each rug is created from the fleece of a sheep that has lived a long, well-cared-for life, and I believe that makes every piece even more meaningful.

My own flock has always been, and always will be, at the heart of The Living Rug Company. Every Living Rug® is handcrafted using the fleeces from my own sheep.

Alongside The Living Rug Company, I have also created The Felted Fleece Collective — a separate venture that celebrates the work of talented felt makers from across the UK. Their beautiful handmade rugs are created from the fleeces of their own carefully cared-for flocks, allowing me to support traditional craftsmanship while keeping every Living Rug® true to its original roots.

Thank you for supporting traditional British craftsmanship, sustainable farming and a small family business built on kindness, patience and respect for animals. I hope you enjoy browsing my collection.

Overseas Customers

Although my online shop is currently set up for UK orders only, I regularly send Living Rugs® to customers around the world. If you live outside the UK, please get in touch and I'll be delighted to provide you with a personalised shipping quotation.

If you've sent me an email and haven't received a reply within a couple of days, please check your junk or spam folder, as my replies occasionally find their way there.

Thank you once again for visiting The Living Rug Company.