28 Boldly Patterned Rugs That Make a Statement
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1/28Each one-of-a-kind Prism rug from ABC Carpet & Home is hand-woven in Nepal in shades of blue silk. NYC, abchome.com.Each one-of-a-kind Prism rug from ABC Carpet & Home is hand-woven in Nepal in shades of blue silk. NYC, abchome.com.
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2/28Based on a Swedish design, the Bond rug by FJ Hakimian is woven in wool on cotton and can be customized in size and color. NYC, fjhakimian.com.Based on a Swedish design, the Bond rug by FJ Hakimian is woven in wool on cotton and can be customized in size and color. NYC, fjhakimian.com.
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3/28The Fjord wool rug by Nordic Knots was inspired by an aerial view of the Norwegian coastline and its many fjords. nordicknots.com.The Fjord wool rug by Nordic Knots was inspired by an aerial view of the Norwegian coastline and its many fjords. nordicknots.com.
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4/28Paola Lenti’s unique patterns are produced with polyolefin rope cording, shaped and sewn by hand to form round and oval decorating modules. Available through ddcnyc, NYC, ddcnyc.com, paolalenti.com.Paola Lenti’s unique patterns are produced with polyolefin rope cording, shaped and sewn by hand to form round and oval decorating modules. Available through ddcnyc, NYC, ddcnyc.com, paolalenti.com.
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5/28Parisian designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec experiment with repetitive lines and rhombuses in their Blur series kilims, shown here in green, from Nanimarquina. NYC, nanimarquina.com.Parisian designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec experiment with repetitive lines and rhombuses in their Blur series kilims, shown here in green, from Nanimarquina. NYC, nanimarquina.com.
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6/28Large block motifs radiate from four corners to the center of the Tempo rug by Merida. A textural interplay is produced from a mixture of alpaca merino yarn, felted wool, linen and cotton. NYDC, meridastudio.com.Large block motifs radiate from four corners to the center of the Tempo rug by Merida. A textural interplay is produced from a mixture of alpaca merino yarn, felted wool, linen and cotton. NYDC, meridastudio.com.
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7/28Multi Blocks by Mark Inc. is composed of jute accented with a grid of silk blocks. Hand-knotted in Nepal, both the jute and the blocks can be custom colored. Greenwich, markinccarpets.com.Multi Blocks by Mark Inc. is composed of jute accented with a grid of silk blocks. Hand-knotted in Nepal, both the jute and the blocks can be custom colored. Greenwich, markinccarpets.com.
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8/28Inspired by the design of Spanish tableware, Rosemary Hallgarten dreamed up Lenox, shown here in the Lunar colorway. The 100-percent mohair rug originates from Nepal. Fairfield, rosemaryhallgarten.com.Inspired by the design of Spanish tableware, Rosemary Hallgarten dreamed up Lenox, shown here in the Lunar colorway. The 100-percent mohair rug originates from Nepal. Fairfield, rosemaryhallgarten.com.
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9/28A collaboration between designer Lucy Tupu and New Zealand artist Max Gimblett, Skull Quartet is a textural kaleidoscope in hand-knotted cut pile Tibetan wool and silk. NYC, lucytupu.com.A collaboration between designer Lucy Tupu and New Zealand artist Max Gimblett, Skull Quartet is a textural kaleidoscope in hand-knotted cut pile Tibetan wool and silk. NYC, lucytupu.com.
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10/28The Rebound I rug is a reinterpretation of an Edward Fields archived design for the House of Tai Ping brand. Crafted of hand-tufted wool and silk, the On-the-Fringe collection pushes the boundaries in an unconstrained three-dimensionality. NYC, edwardfields.com.The Rebound I rug is a reinterpretation of an Edward Fields archived design for the House of Tai Ping brand. Crafted of hand-tufted wool and silk, the On-the-Fringe collection pushes the boundaries in an unconstrained three-dimensionality. NYC, edwardfields.com.
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11/28George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg drew inspiration from the geometric patterns of city streets for their Grid collection for Warp & Weft. Linea’s design is executed in a wool and silk flat weave. D&D, warpandweft.com.George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg drew inspiration from the geometric patterns of city streets for their Grid collection for Warp & Weft. Linea’s design is executed in a wool and silk flat weave. D&D, warpandweft.com.
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12/28Stark’s David Hicks collection is inspired by the designer’s iconic designs. The Chevron in Amber pattern features an enlarged arrow motif in 100-percent wool loop pile. Stamford, D&D, starkcarpet.com.Stark’s David Hicks collection is inspired by the designer’s iconic designs. The Chevron in Amber pattern features an enlarged arrow motif in 100-percent wool loop pile. Stamford, D&D, starkcarpet.com.
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13/28The Modern Touch collection from Elizabeth Eakins Inc. combines rich blues, grays and creams in graphic patterns. The size and colors can be customized. Norwalk, elizabetheakins.com.The Modern Touch collection from Elizabeth Eakins Inc. combines rich blues, grays and creams in graphic patterns. The size and colors can be customized. Norwalk, elizabetheakins.com.
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14/28Inspired by the symbolic maps and drawings of the Pacific Aborigines, the Dream collection by Orley Shabahang depicts their spiritual journey in a textural format. NYC, orleyshabahang.com.Inspired by the symbolic maps and drawings of the Pacific Aborigines, the Dream collection by Orley Shabahang depicts their spiritual journey in a textural format. NYC, orleyshabahang.com.
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15/28Made by a team of tribal women in Kyrgyzstan, the Shyrdak wool rugs from Felt feature hand-sewn geometric patterns in colored felts. Motifs bestow a blessing or tell a story. feltrugs.co.uk.Made by a team of tribal women in Kyrgyzstan, the Shyrdak wool rugs from Felt feature hand-sewn geometric patterns in colored felts. Motifs bestow a blessing or tell a story. feltrugs.co.uk.
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16/28The Harper rug by Élitis, designed to coordinate with the brand’s wallcoverings, is woven in natural jute and available in three colorways. D&D, elitis.fr.The Harper rug by Élitis, designed to coordinate with the brand’s wallcoverings, is woven in natural jute and available in three colorways. D&D, elitis.fr.
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17/28Inspired by the souks of Marrakech, playful motifs tell the story of love, color and adventure in the New Zealand wool Casablanca rug by Olli Ella. Available through Pink Lemon Blue Lime, Westport, pinklemonbluelime.com, us.olliella.com.Inspired by the souks of Marrakech, playful motifs tell the story of love, color and adventure in the New Zealand wool Casablanca rug by Olli Ella. Available through Pink Lemon Blue Lime, Westport, pinklemonbluelime.com, us.olliella.com.
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18/28The Tree of Life motif from the Saralee collection from Patterson Flynn Martin is composed of abstracted florals and textural designs in hand-knotted silk and wool. D&D, pattersonflynnmartin.com.The Tree of Life motif from the Saralee collection from Patterson Flynn Martin is composed of abstracted florals and textural designs in hand-knotted silk and wool. D&D, pattersonflynnmartin.com.
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19/28Urban Vibes, in wool and silk, by J.D. Staron depicts designer Jakub Staron’s view of the nocturnal landscape of major cities. Made in Nepal, the strong colors and geometric forms are handcrafted utilizing time-honored weaving techniques. Stamford, jdstaron.com.Urban Vibes, in wool and silk, by J.D. Staron depicts designer Jakub Staron’s view of the nocturnal landscape of major cities. Made in Nepal, the strong colors and geometric forms are handcrafted utilizing time-honored weaving techniques. Stamford, jdstaron.com.
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20/28Pulled from the Kasthall archives, the design of the hand-tufted wool and linen Balders Hage rug is a reinterpretation of a circa 1960 Ingrid Dessau rya rug. NYDC, kasthall.com.Pulled from the Kasthall archives, the design of the hand-tufted wool and linen Balders Hage rug is a reinterpretation of a circa 1960 Ingrid Dessau rya rug. NYDC, kasthall.com.
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21/28Teaming up with Los Angeles design practice Studio Shamshiri, Christopher Farr presents a collection of handmade rugs reflecting mythology and symbolism. The Snake and Pomegranate rug is hand-knotted in handspun wool and silk. Available through Crosby Street Studios, NYDC, crosbystreetstudios.com, christopherfarr.com.Teaming up with Los Angeles design practice Studio Shamshiri, Christopher Farr presents a collection of handmade rugs reflecting mythology and symbolism. The Snake and Pomegranate rug is hand-knotted in handspun wool and silk. Available through Crosby Street Studios, NYDC, crosbystreetstudios.com, christopherfarr.com.
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22/28Employing ancient weaving techniques, the Tibetan collection animal print from Safavieh is hand-knotted in wool, viscose and cotton. Stamford, safaviehhome.com.Employing ancient weaving techniques, the Tibetan collection animal print from Safavieh is hand-knotted in wool, viscose and cotton. Stamford, safaviehhome.com.
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23/28Joseph Carini interprets animal prints in unexpected psychedelic colors in his Animal Instinct collection. The Zebra A L’Orange rug is made of 100-percent silk. NYC, josephcarinicarpets.com.Joseph Carini interprets animal prints in unexpected psychedelic colors in his Animal Instinct collection. The Zebra A L’Orange rug is made of 100-percent silk. NYC, josephcarinicarpets.com.
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24/28Handwoven in India, the silk and oxidized wool rug is from Bokara’s Canterbury Silk collection. bokara.com.Handwoven in India, the silk and oxidized wool rug is from Bokara’s Canterbury Silk collection. bokara.com.
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25/28An abstract Zebra design, Sebra, is hand-tufted in wool and silk from the Hokanson Contemporary rug collection for Scott Group Studio. D&D, scottgroupstudio.com.An abstract Zebra design, Sebra, is hand-tufted in wool and silk from the Hokanson Contemporary rug collection for Scott Group Studio. D&D, scottgroupstudio.com.
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26/28The Slither rug by Kyle Bunting is composed of piecework dyed hide to replicate the depth and dimension of snakeskin. Available through Edelman Leather, D&D, edelmanleather.com, kylebunting.com.The Slither rug by Kyle Bunting is composed of piecework dyed hide to replicate the depth and dimension of snakeskin. Available through Edelman Leather, D&D, edelmanleather.com, kylebunting.com.
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27/28Composed of high performance acrylic fibers, the Elements rug is part of the Porter Teleo collection for Perennials. Available through David Sutherland, D&D, davidsutherlandshowroom.com, perennialsfabrics.com.Composed of high performance acrylic fibers, the Elements rug is part of the Porter Teleo collection for Perennials. Available through David Sutherland, D&D, davidsutherlandshowroom.com, perennialsfabrics.com.
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28/28The Epidermis collection from Lindström explores nature and includes the Monodon rug. The narwhal design by Erik Lindström is hand-knotted in Nepal of Tibetan wool and mulberry silk. Available in custom sizes and colors through Jean de Merry, D&D, jeandemerry.com, lindstromrugs.com.The Epidermis collection from Lindström explores nature and includes the Monodon rug. The narwhal design by Erik Lindström is hand-knotted in Nepal of Tibetan wool and mulberry silk. Available in custom sizes and colors through Jean de Merry, D&D, jeandemerry.com, lindstromrugs.com.
This article appears in the January 2019 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).