Capel: Stripes With Motion a Trend in Rugs

September 28, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on September 2006 Stripes continue to evolve in rug design, keeping their appeal and influence strong in the category, according to the latest monthly Color & Trends report from Capel Rugs.

“The most recent evolution of stripes is all about lines with motion,” said Lou Webster, Capel’s director of product development and design, in the report. “They can be swaying or bent, or appearing to go into a gentle spiral. Concentric circles were very popular at the European shows. Stripes which bent at right angles seemed to be the most noteworthy.”

He noted that throughout the years, stripes have taken many forms. Early Native American weavings have evolved over time to include many improvisations of the stripe design. Newer patternings of the evolution combine geometric elements with different stripe zones to create a new look for the precision symmetrical motifs.

“A persistently stylish pattern, stripes are also appearing once again on the fashion

forefront,” Webster said. “Perspective is often created by channeling our fashion sensibility into our home. As a reflection of our personality, it is seen as traditional meets eccentricity or luxury with an edge. Exotic florals, plaids and broken stripes co-exist, sometimes in acid color combinations.”