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The basic construction of braided rugs has not changed much in the past 300 years, and this timeless tradition holds its own in the 21st century.
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The Concentric Spiral. Sometimes, the cozy and classic braided rug is the coolest.
Let's face it, nothing says home like the image of a roaring fireplace, a rocking chair, and a dog lying on a rug. Zoom in on that rug and it is likely to be a braided rug in a spiraling pattern of color and warmth. The time-honored concentric circles of a multi-color braided rug have become as identifiable as apple pie and baseball. With manufacturers making rugs out of everything from flax to chenille, the spiral can fit into any room of the house.
The Straight and Narrow. Braided rug as beautiful basic.
Whether you're interested in adding a new dynamic to a narrow room or searching for that perfect platform for your dining room table, stripes and solids are a timeless choice. From pastel rugs and earth-tone rugs to neutral rugs and jewel-tone rugs, stripes can create depth and warmth. Solids are available in everything from red to gold and black to ivory.
Geometry. Braided rugs and the dynamics of design.
Contemporary designers like Janelle Lampp are bringing the braided rug into the 21st century with innovative geometric patterns that incorporate earth tones and spice tones. Beautiful spirals radiate from offset centers harkening back to the braided rugs origin, but create exciting visuals for today. Triangles and swirls in wool and cotton add energy, while the braided rug offers durability you can trust.
Durable Materials. Whether wool or synthetics, braided rugs are ready to suit.
Perhaps the biggest innovation in braided rug design has been the materials available for construction. In recent years, the development of fibers like polypropylene and other synthetics has expanded the notions of rug placement. Why not enjoy that beautiful beige braided rug on your back porch? Who says you can't read on your new red rug while sitting in the sun?
It's hard to think of any other manufacturing tradition that has remained so steadfastly unchanged since its inception.
