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Illulian Presents Balthazar Dégradé as Part of Palace Collection
June 24,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Illulian, the renowned Milanese luxury rug brand, presents Balthazar Dégradé – a new piece that seamlessly blends the elegance of ancient decorative motifs with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic. As part of Illulian’s iconic Palace Collection, Balthazar Dégradé is a true testament to the brand’s ability to merge history with modern artistry.
A tribute to the timeless beauty of classic ornamentation, Balthazar Dégradé reinvents traditional arabesques and intricate embellishments with a modern twist. The meticulously hand-knotted rug showcases an exquisite interplay of depth and texture, achieved through a refined high-pile technique that enhances the intricacy of its opulent patterns.
What sets Balthazar Dégradé apart is its mesmerizing gradient transition. A seamless flow of color, moving from deep petroleum blue to delicate ivory and soft grey tones, evokes a sense of ethereal sophistication. This masterful use of shading not only accentuates the three-dimensional effect of the motifs but also allows the rug to harmonize effortlessly within both contemporary and classic interiors, embodying a refined aesthetic sensibility.
Whether as the centerpiece of a grand salon or as a subtle yet striking element in a minimalist space, its presence elevates any environment with an air of timeless elegance.
The rugs are knotted and carded by hand and can be made in two quality levels: Platinum 120, the most exclusive line stands out by the use of top-quality wool and silk and the extremely complex handcrafted process – with a stunning 180,000 knots/m2 – that creates spectacular sculpted effects. Gold 100 proposes rugs made from wool and silk, with a timeless charm and a density of 152,000 knots/m2.
Himalayan wool, pure silk and vegetable colors are the essential elements that contribute to giving any carpet a sophisticated appearance; soft chromatic details guarantee any environment an exclusive and elegant allure. Every rug is completely customizable in terms of size and color, to meet the specific needs of every international customer.
Thanks to the Custom-Made service, a consolidated ace up the brand's sleeve, it is possible to create a bespoke carpet, through a personalized selection of colors, patterns, and sizes. These prestigious specimens can be chosen for residential environments as well as for contract realizations, such as museums, showrooms, hotels, restaurants and nautical solutions.