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Floral Carpet from Modani

by Loredana Sava, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on September 4th, 2012

Black and white images are considered to be more suggestive and more beautiful when it comes to art, so many art photographers prefer using the old fashioned way and make black and white photos. Well, apparently some other artists tried their hand at this, since carpet designers from Modani made an incredibly beautiful carpet in black and white. It is the Floral Carpet from Modani, but the name is expressing too little of its look. First of all there are no normal flower patterns on this carpet, as you would expect, but merely half of a stylized “fleur de lis”, the symbol of the French royalty.

The contour of half this flower in carefully traced in white against a totally black background. The carpet has a modern and minimalist design, yet some very nice baroque features that go very well with the royal hints given by the flower shape. It is entirely made of acrylic, so it will not retain water and also will be easy to wash without shrinking or fading colour. The carpet is now available in Modani stores for a very special price of $190 and you will get a really cool home accessory for the money.

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Beautiful Fading Noir Area Rug

by Loredana Sava, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on September 3rd, 2012

Last year I was teaching art to small children and I admit I had the time of my life. I played with them and I had fun while teaching them how to get new colours and shades by simply mixing certain colours. One day we experimented all combinations of black and white and arranged them so as to go from shining white to totally dark black, with all the tones in between. The result had incredible visual effect and so does this Beautiful Fading Noir Area Rug. It was designed following the same idea I described above. The rug colour goes from immaculate white to black with stripes of fading tones in between.

This rug is sophisticated in design and pretty complicated, as it is hard to obtain all these colour shades and put them on a rug. The sequence of tones suggests darkness and shadow, day and night. The rug is a total mix not only because of the choice of colours, but also because it is made of 60% viscose 40% wool, which gives it an interesting texture. The rug will be perfect in a modern home and it is available in two sizes: standard and large. The price for them goes between $1,300 and 1,850 on Designers’ Guild.

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Amazing Ebony Block Rug

by Loredana Sava, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on September 3rd, 2012

I like the touch of wood because it feels so warm and natural, reassuring and not artificial unlike most things surrounding us these days. Wood has been present in people’s lives ever since they appeared on Earth, so they are connected in a very solid bond. But sometimes you may be surprised to see that wood can be used in unexpected ways, like in this Amazing Ebony Block Rug. It is actually a very special rug that is made of little wooden blocks put together and woven in an intricate pattern so as to form a nice looking rug. This rug has a geometrical shape and look and feels nice to touch, too.

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Flower Box Cotton Hooked Rug

by Loredana Sava, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on August 31st, 2012

Everybody loves flowers and you will certainly see a floral pattern everywhere , for example on rugs and carpets, dresses, bedding, wallpaper and so on. Flowers are delicate and beautiful and they suggest beauty and delicacy. So the floral pattern is very popular and fits any home, whether modern or classic, minimalist or baroque style. This Flower Box Cotton Hooked Rug is relatively simple in design, but very beautiful, with a strong visual impact. First of all the rug is made of cotton, which makes it pretty nice and the choice of many people because cotton is a natural fiber and also non allergenic.

Then there’s the model on the rug: it is carefully divided into squares that have each a flower in the middle. Of course the flower is stylized in design and you will only see the petals and a few leaves. The colours used in designing the rug are very warm and nice, bringing peace and quiet and also a feeling of warmth in any room. Each product is hand made and, even if the model if the same and the same colours are used, each rug will be unique because when you make it by hand there are small differences between them. The rug is available in a variety of sizes for prices between $104 and $2,420.

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Dual Striped Rug

by Loredana Sava, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on August 30th, 2012

Stripes are nice when you put them on a piece of fabric and use them as a modern pattern. Look at the American flag! Stripes look even better on a curved woman, but they look at their best on a rug in the middle of your dining room or living room. So if you want to bring some life and colour to your otherwise pretty dull home, all that you have to do is get this beautiful Dual Striped Rug. Actually this rug has a very interesting pattern with stripes: half of the stripes are white while the others are colours in halves – half of them is turquoise while the other half is dark grey.

This combination of colours and stripes makes a very interesting visual effect and it will be a funny and lively pattern for any home. You will simple need to get this rug in the middle of a totally boring room and the effect will be immediate. The rug is made of cotton and has stitched edges, which makes it look so natural and loose. This woven rug is crafted by those from Assembly Home and it is sold for $89 on their web site.

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5 Tips For Using Patterns That Match With Your Oriental Rug

by Simona Ganea, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on August 27th, 2012

Oriental rugs are something that will probably be around for a long time. They have become popular quickly and they are very appreciated all over the world. Also, they are very durable and they last for a lifetime and more. But they are also difficult to integrate in an ever changing décor. So what exactly can we do to match and pair them with the rest of our furniture? Here are a few ideas.

1. A constant color theme.

An effective way of integrating an oriental rug in a space such as the living room for example is to use patterns in the same color family. Try to maintain a uniform visual effect. In this case we have a rug with blue and brown shades. Notice that the pillows and the artwork have been chosen to match those colors. It’s simple and it’s effective.

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Four Mixtec Years Rug

by Loredana Sava, posted in Rugs & Carpets, on August 25th, 2012

Some wise guy once said that you can’t know who you are unless you know where you came from, your history. That is why tradition is very important all over the world and each people preserves it as much as they can. By preserving our traditions and customs we make sure we are still connected with our ancestors and continue to pass on the inheritance they passed on to us. This Four Mixtec Years Rug is a beautiful piece of tradition , a rug design that has been preserved for 700 years. This special design shows the link between two ancient civilizations on the American continent before they were even discovered by the Europeans: the Olmecs and the Mixtecs.

The patterns on this woolen rug were transmitted from generation to generation of handcraftsmen until they got to the present Zapotec Indians who manufactured this item now in Mexico. The material used for making the rug is Churro wool and it is hand woven by using ancient techniques that are still used by those people. It is not recommended to clean it with water, but dry clean it. The item is available in three sizes and can be purchased from Pendleton USA for a price between $1,200 – $2,800.

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