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A group of people walk and gather in a grassy urban park with stone paths, featured on the cover of AZURE magazine promoting the AZ Awards 2026.
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Summer 2026

A group of people walk and gather in a grassy urban park with stone paths, featured on the cover of AZURE magazine promoting the AZ Awards 2026.
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Summer 2026

The June/July/August 2026 edition of AZURE is dedicated to our 16th annual AZ Awards — and also features the best of Milan, the New Museum’s expansion, the latest in building envelope systems and more!

The AZ Awards issue packs much more than our winners and finalists — though they certainly take pride of place. (And you can read all about them on our dedicated AZ Awards site.)

Telka rug collection Kasthall

The iconic Tekla rug collection from Swedish rug-maker Kasthall was recently updated with a new colour palette of eight options that celebrate tradition and renewal. 

Telka rug in Cotton Candy Kasthall
Tekla rug in Cotton Candy
Telka rug in Créme Brûlée from Kasthall
Tekla rug in Créme Brûlée
Telka rug collection Kasthall
Detail of Mango Lassi
Telka rug collection Kasthall
Detail of Icy Caramel

Originally designed by Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg (lead designer at Kasthall for 28 years and “Queen of rugs”) in 2007, the Tekla rug collection celebrates the festive moments in life. “I wanted it to be reminiscent of parties, candy, and confetti,” said Lagerhem Ullberg. 

Telka rug in Ube Ice Cream from Kasthall
Tekla in Ube Ice Cream
Telka rug in Blueberry Crumble from Kasthall
Tekla in Blueberry Crumble

More than just rug, the Tekla collection from Kasthall brings mood and emotion to interiors, which is strengthened further by the new colourways that look as delicious as they sound – the soft pastel pink Cotton Candy; the deep velvety purple Ube Ice Cream; the earthy Matcha Latte; the rich and varied Blackberry Crumble; the warm Mango Lassi; the inviting Vanilla Shake; the delicious Créme Brûlée; and cool tones of Icy Caramel.

Telka rug in Matcha Latte from Kasthall
Tekla in Matcha Latte

Made from an innovative mix of felted wool, fine wool and linen yarn, the Tekla rug was awarded the Swedish Design Award in 2008 for its material blend and imaginative use of colour: Each rug in the collection is hand-tufted from thick felted wool and linen, which produces a super-plush and tactile pile. 

Each rug in the Tekla rug collection from Kasthall is made-to-order at the brand’s factory in Kinna, Sweden, and combine industrial craftsmanship, innovative design characteristics and sustainability. 

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