Cocoon Pret Brings Playful Luxury

02 Apr 2025 CW Team

Cocoon Fine Rugs introduces Cocoon Pret, a bold, playful take on luxury rugs that blends classic craftsmanship with contemporary vibrancy. Already a favourite among design connoisseurs, Cocoon Pret redefines home décor, making high-end rugs more expressive, personal, and accessible.

Merging geometric precision with fluid asymmetry, Cocoon Pret’s designs showcase rich textures, vivid colours, and intricate weaving techniques. Each rug transforms spaces into dynamic, conversation-starting statements—perfect for first homes, holiday retreats, and urban sanctuaries.

Adding to its appeal, customization is a core feature of Cocoon Pret, offering clients the freedom to personalise colours and patterns for truly unique pieces. The collection embodies luxury that is not just owned but experienced, elevating interiors with warmth, energy, and artistic flair.

Founded by Ayush and Smriti Choudhary, Cocoon Fine Rugs is renowned for its handcrafted excellence, using the finest silk and wool. With flagship stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, the brand also collaborates with top interior designers and fashion houses.

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