Ferreira de Sá, Portugal’s renowned luxury rug manufacturer, has unveiled its latest collection, ALÉM TEJO, a poetic tribute to the Alentejo region and its quiet landscapes. Established in 1946, the company continues its legacy of merging craftsmanship and innovation through this new series of thirteen rugs — each capturing the textures, tones, and rhythms of southern Portugal’s vast plains.
A Dialogue Between Craft and Landscape
The ALÉM TEJO collection transforms Alentejo’s natural and cultural essence into tactile design. Using a combination of hand-knotting, hand-weaving, tufting, and flatweave techniques, Ferreira de Sá’s artisans reinterpret the region’s elements — from plowed fields and limewashed walls to cork oak textures and distant horizons.
Among the standout pieces, Solo is hand-knotted from natural wool and jute, preserving one of the oldest rug-making traditions while embodying the sculptural geometry of cultivated land. Tufted rugs such as Sul, Alvorada, and Nisa create reliefs that play with light and shadow, while Brisa and Sobreo draw inspiration from cork and rural architecture.
Flatweave designs, including Cal and Bolotas, strip the craft to its essentials, recalling the tactile simplicity of natural surfaces.
A Sensory Connection to Nature
The collection moves fluidly between contemporary design and regional memory, using natural fibers like undyed wool, jute, and linen to emphasize authenticity and sustainability. The earthy palette — emerging organically from the raw materials — lends warmth to modern interiors and serenity to traditional spaces.
More than decorative objects, these rugs act as sensory bridges between interior spaces and the natural world. They embody a growing global appreciation for biophilic design, inviting tranquility, grounding, and connection to nature through craftsmanship.
With ALÉM TEJO, Ferreira de Sá continues to affirm its place as a leading voice in modern textile artistry — where heritage, material honesty, and design innovation meet in perfect harmony.
