The world’s most skilled rug makers weave a dramatic connection between the mountains of Turkey and the coastline of Georgia.

Imagine a winter morning, the streets still slick from a chilling rain the night before. You’re at your desk, looking out the window and enjoying a cup of coffee, both hands wrapped for warmth around the mug. Then, inhaling the last delicious aromas of your favorite roast, you turn in your chair to face the piles of paper awaiting your attention and the phone rings.

On the line is a designer, eminent in her field, who is bringing together the finest materials in the world to furnish a luxury hotel, and she has chosen you to supply the carpets, hundreds upon hundreds of them, all hand made. And this isn’t just one more luxury hotel. It is The Cloister at Sea Island.

More than 75 years ago, the original Cloister, designed by celebrated architect Addison Mizner, immediately caught the world’s attention and inspired numerous accolades for its Mediterranean-influenced beauty. The new incarnation, meanwhile, has been painstakingly built and expanded under the guidance of Sea Island architect Peter Capone. Its striking interiors are the province of accomplished designer Pamela Hughes, the woman whose phone call you just took.

Hundreds of breathtaking carpets adorn the new Cloister. Natural dyes and hand-spun yarns ensure that colors are vibrant, and each rug is distinct and exquisite in its own way.

“The rugs should look like they have always belonged to The Cloister, that they are “organically” a part of the space” says Hughes.