Family Lichts story

Where all threads converge

For some, a carpet is just an everyday object. For the Licht family, it connects traditional craftsmanship with modern lifestyle.

Clever solutions for complex problems

Always keep moving: physically and mentally, at work and in your free time. Standstill has never had a place in the life of the 42-year-old. Decide for yourself as far as possible, pursue your own passion and live out your own independence: This is exactly how Robert wanted to realise his career aspirations, which he has had since childhood. In his owner-managed office eleven architecture in Munich, he realises his ideas of building and living that correspond to the world of today.

"Building is a highly complex process, made even more complex by rules, regulations and the client's ideas," Robert explains. Construction plan, cadastral plan, connections for gas, water or telephone: This all has to be clarified in advance. This information then ends up on a flipchart - organised, structured, visible to all. When you stand in front of the finished building at the end, however, a feeling of pride quickly comes up: This is not made for the moment. This will be here for the next 100 years.

5 questions, 5 answers

What makes a family? Who is the secret snooze champion? What inspires creativity? We asked the Licht family some personal questions – watch the video for the answers.

The art of composition

Vibrant green, rich dark red, bright yellow, or delicate natural tones like wool white, light beige, or dark anthracite: If you take a look around the bale warehouse of the hand weaving workshop, you will be lost in a frenzy of colour. This is where compositional talent is needed! When customers come to the Simssee hand weaving workshop in Stephanskirchen with a colour scheme in mind, it's Elke who conjures a balanced arrangement from it. Patterns, colours, shapes, and textures – that's her world. As a trained textile pattern designer, she gladly provides advice with various design drafts. What can everyone always rely on? Every carpet created here is unique. It's as individual and special as the person who buys it.

In contrast to cheap mass-produced goods from the Far East, the Licht family values the responsible use of natural resources. Wool is not only a sustainable and renewable raw material, but it also creates a pleasant living environment where people feel comfortable. The new wool in natural shades comes from local sheep breeds such as Coburger Fuchs, Steinschaf, Juraschaf, or Tiroler Bergschaf. As nature's colour palette is limited, dyed wool is also used, which complies with international standards for textiles tested for harmful substances.

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A glimpse behind the scenes

What happens in a hand-weaving workshop? The Licht family gave us an insight into their workshop, where very special carpets are created every day. Discover in the picture gallery how unique results are created from old craftsmanship, great skill and creative ideas.

Everyone pulls together: the concept of a family business

Senior chef Erwin founded the business in 1981. Before that, he had bought a few looms cheaply at scrap value. Step by step, the Simssee hand weaving workshop made a name for itself. Son Alfred, like his father, completed an apprenticeship as a weaver. Managing prudently, making pragmatic decisions, thinking with foresight: there was no business plan, but the business idea still worked out. Today, Johannes, the 25-year-old grandson of the founder, is also dedicated to the family business with enthusiasm. As a trained industrial mechanic, he brings ideal qualifications for the old hand looms: There are no spare parts, much of it is custom-built. With a laugh, he says, "My grandpa is the living manual for the machines!".

As a family-run business, we are repeatedly faced with the challenge of preserving tradition, remaining open to innovations, and at the same time responding to changes with unconventional ideas. How can one survive over such a long time? With a strong sense of community, courage and of course the power of creativity.

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