Wautier Carpets

SEIDLER & BARBICAN AXMINSTER

EVOKE COLLECTION

TAPIS COLLECTION

IKON

STUDIO COLLECTION

Wautier Carpets was founded by Chris Walters, who grew up watching his mother, Mavis Walters, hand-stitch carpets for the family company SA Felts in Port Adelaide, beginning in 1952. Inspired by this heritage of making, Chris launched Wautier Carpets to honour his family’s dedication to craftsmanship — reinterpreting tradition through modern design and technique.

With decades of experience across Whitecliffe Imports and Tsar Carpets, Chris brings both technical mastery and creative sensibility to the studio. What began as a small atelier producing a handful of projects each year has evolved into a trusted collaborator for leading design firms across Australia, renowned for an intuitive understanding of design intent and architectural context.

At its core, Wautier Carpets is powered by a team whose combined experience spans more than a century. Alongside Chris, Maggie Keys — formerly of Brintons — brings an exceptional understanding of woven Axminster construction and contributes deep insight into large-scale hospitality and commercial projects.

Together, we embody the Wautier philosophy: to create carpets that are not merely surfaces, but integral design elements — architectural, tactile, and enduring.

Led by industry specialists, we collaborate with architects and designers to deliver tailored, design-driven flooring solutions — from custom Axminster and hand-tufted carpets to curated European collections. Our focus on integrity, materiality, and innovation positions Wautier at the intersection of craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Setting the standard for yachts and aviation, we specialise in Marine and Aviation carpets that withstand the rigours and unique challenges of the sector. Our expertise and selection of luxury soft fibres ensure unparalleled comfort and style for high-end marine and aviation interiors.

We are leaders in elegant, custom pieces intended to last generations. Enquire today to begin creating your custom piece, or ask about our stock rugs.

We will assist in finding the best fibre and construction for your end use considering the demands of the space, your project goals and budget. Our team are here to help.

01 CONSULT

We work closely with Architects, Designers and Homeowners to specify and come to a conclusion on the absolute best solution for you from our in house substrates and techniques.

02 SPECIFY

We work closely with Architects, Designers and Homeowners to specify and come to a conclusion on the absolute best solution for you from our in house substrates and techniques.

03 DESIGN

After we specify your most suitable product, we begin the collaborative design process with our in house design and management team.

We will begin by determining if you’d like solid colour, dual tone, feature colours or a more complex pattern design.

04 SAMPLING

Once you are happy with the design we send it for sampling and provide you with a sample lead time for arrival and approval.

05 PRODUCTION

We put your order into production, advise lead time till delivery on site.

Our nation-wide recommended installers/couriers have it in your space, ready for years of enjoyment.

With a wealth of inspiration available inclusive of our in-house archive and inspiration from across the globe - let us guide you to the perfect design for your space.