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Art Inspired Rugs

August 8, 2013 by Allison 4 Comments

colorful modern rugs - After Matisse contemporary rug by Sony Winner Studio - atticmag

A collection of colorful modern rugs inspired by the great French artist Henri Matisse. In her London studio, artist Sonya Winner designs irregularly-shaped colorful modern rugs that replicate the tissue paper overlays and cut outs the artist Henri Matisse created in his final years. Variable pile heights and hand carving become playful abstractions of overlapping colors. The … [Read more...]

Contemporary Handwoven Rugs

March 9, 2011 by Allison 3 Comments

contemporary handwoven rugs and runners by Claudia Mills Studio via Atticmag

Traditional weaving techniques are interpreted in modern handwoven rugs. I was first introduced to handwoven rugs three decades ago when my parents were living near the Pennsylvania Amish country.  Mr Shops and I purchased several rag rugs for our first home.  Three children and numerous pets later, they were still going strong.  With our first grandchild on the way, I was … [Read more...]

Felted Wool Carpet

January 6, 2010 by Jane T 1 Comment

pinocchio felted wool carpet from Hay Design via Atticmag

Everyone needs a little fun in their décor and a felted wool rug provides that. The Pinocchio carpet is named for a type of Danish candy --  colorful sugar coated licorice balls. It's whimsical and amusing but I expect it's most suitable for children who should delight in the colors and textures. Candy color rugs aren't for everyone. But they can be a lot of fun and these rugs … [Read more...]

Striped Area Rugs

November 21, 2009 by Jane T 2 Comments

area rugs - colorful striped wool Sun Kissed rug from Company C via Atticmag

How to find the popular striped area rugs you see in these room décor photos. A recent post on hallway area rugs prompted a response from a reader who inquired where to locate the contemporary rug featured in the first photo of the article. It was a terrific question because it got me thinking how many times I have viewed designer and magazine photos that left me wondering … [Read more...]

Upcycled Rugs

April 15, 2009 by Jane T Leave a Comment

recycled rugs - shoelaces are recycled into modern area rugs - via Atticmag

A variety of remnants are given a new life as recycled rugs of various types. Recycled rugs answer the question of what happens to the scraps of fabric leftover from garment making. My first introduction to upcycling fabric waste came when I started selling rug pads made in part from clothing remnants. Each time I receive an order, the rug pads looked a bit different depending … [Read more...]

Galbraith and Paul Rugs

January 9, 2009 by Jane T Leave a Comment

Galbraith and Paul Warm Zinnia Rug - via Atticmag

Contemporary handmade rugs from Galbraith and Paul create a sea of bright color. I have been compiling a special list of rug designers to share with you, including Galbraith and Paul. These are creative folks who, unlike moi, have the artistic ability to bring their visions to life. Textile artists Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul started their business journey as a studio with … [Read more...]

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