Intrepid Home was the brainchild of the late Richard Hoggard (1971 – 2021) who, inspired by his time in the Middle East, brought these Bedouin rugs back to New Zealand upon his return.
Partnering with good friends Brian and Lucy Rooney, Bitesize Luxury was later established in the UK in 2019, and together, they began to sell rugs worldwide. Brian and Lucy have now taken ownership of Intrepid Home and continue to bring luxuriously large picnic blankets to the New Zealand domestic market.
As adventurous people, Brian and Lucy could see the extravagance these rugs brought to their beach days, road trips, and garden picnics. Sized at a generous 2×3 metres, their oversized rugs provide more than enough room for friends and family, and food and fun in your own backyard or when out and about. Not just practical, this picnic blanket also adds a beautiful bohemian aesthetic to your moment in the sun, creating the perfect canvas for memories captured on camera. Expect to see them out for a day at the races or featured on outdoor romantic date pictures on Instagram, while they promise to turn a typical summer camping trip into a more elegant glamping experience.
Each of the Bedouin rug designs is a magnificent tapestry plucked from the artistic depths of Saudi Arabia to bring colour to an outdoor setting, inspired by the traditional carpets used by nomadic communities in the desert of Arabia. Patterns and colour palettes allude to the spontaneous and colourful lifestyle of nomadic communities, whilst the quality and size offer a glamorous picnic experience, either for lounging in the sun or with high-tea style chairs and table.
Intrepid Home by Bitesize Luxury proffers a product that creates lifelong memories and turns outdoor eating into a celebratory event. Each rug, made in Saudi Arabia, is constructed from a polyester-acrylic mix, and lined with a water-resistant canvas backing – meaning they’re usable on dewy grass, the beach, and bark trails. Plus, they’re easily transportable as they can roll up and be carried by a canvas handle alongside a picnic basket for a compact outdoor experience. These beautiful rugs are available online (intrepidhome.co.nz) or in person from stockists in New Zealand, including Black Barn in Hawkes Bay, The Cardrona Shop in Wānaka, Mildred and Co, and The Wells Trading Co. in Auckland.
Find out more at intrepidhome.co.nz
