Area Rugs V&A

Owen Jones, architect and designer, was one of the most influential design theorists of the 19th century. With his wide-ranging interest in the history of decorative art and design education, he was a more→key figure in the development of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The V&A’s National Art Library holds volumes of Owen Jones’ decorative patterns based on the array of ornament he encountered on his global travels. Rhapsody is based on the Greek anthemion drawings illustrated in Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, which to this day remains an authority on design theory and continues to influence contemporary designers. Jacquard loomed in Turkey, this soft touch acrylic chenille rug showcases the rich colour…

Made with recyled materials, this is Scandinavian inspired design at its very best, using the latest techniques in recycled yarn. Add to this beautifully recycled silk that is woven into these on-tren more→d modern Scandinavian inspired designs. It all comes together in responsibly sourced materials. The viscose silk yarn is space dyed by knotting the hanks before dyeing to create varying tones in the yarn. This in turn makes each rug unique in tone and gives vibrancy to the rug. Hand tufted by skilled craftsmen, each one beautifully finished with a rich plaited fringe. These pieces will not only look good on your floor but make you feel good too, knowing they are ethically created with care and compassion …

Made with recyled materials, this is Scandinavian inspired design at its very best, using the latest techniques in recycled yarn. Add to this beautifully recycled silk that is woven into these on-tren more→d modern Scandinavian inspired designs. It all comes together in responsibly sourced materials. The viscose silk yarn is space dyed by knotting the hanks before dyeing to create varying tones in the yarn. This in turn makes each rug unique in tone and gives vibrancy to the rug. Hand tufted by skilled craftsmen, each one beautifully finished with a rich plaited fringe. These pieces will not only look good on your floor but make you feel good too, knowing they are ethically created with care and compassion …

William Morris, designer, artist and writer, was the central figure in the British Arts and Crafts Movement. A committed conservationist and socialist, he dedicated his life to the idea that art shoul more→d improve the lives of ordinary people. The V&A holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of works in virtually every medium by Morris. Morris drew on nature for inspiration, incorporating natural forms into furnishings and decorations. This beautiful rug features a detail from Honeysuckle, a furnishing textile from 1876, which features repeating patterns of tulips, poppies and honeysuckle. Made in India by artisan craftsmen, this rich wool and silky viscose rug is skilfully hand tufted an…

This Omega rug reproduces a striking design by the iconic Bloomsbury-based graphic workshop of the early 1900s, using a new craft of woven fibres made from recycled plastic bottles. The Omega Workshop more→s was a group of artists, including Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, who were ahead of their time and set a fashion for abstract and geometric patterns. The original design, Amenophis, has been linked to the workshop’s founder, the British designer and painter Roger Fry. Don’t forget to buy our anti-slip mat [here](https://www. dunelm. com/product/rug-anti-slip-mat-1000002949), available in a choice of sizes.

Owen Jones, architect and designer, was one of the most influential design theorists of the 19th century. With his wide-ranging interest in the history of decorative art and design education, he was a more→key figure in the development of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The V&A’s National Art Library holds volumes of Owen Jones’ decorative patterns based on the array of ornament he encountered on his global travels. Rhapsody is based on the Greek anthemion drawings illustrated in Jones’ Grammar of Ornament, which to this day remains an authority on design theory and continues to influence contemporary designers. Jacquard loomed in Turkey, this soft touch acrylic chenille rug showcases the rich colour…

The Fanfare rug draws inspiration from a 1930's fabric in the Museum’s textile collection. Bold, geometric forms encapsulated the complex, modern sensibilities of the early 20th century. The vibrant, more→angular shapes of Fanfare evoke the mood of Art Deco interiors with their statement design. The 1920's and 30's were an extraordinary blend of tradition and progress. Decorative elegance and exquisite craftsmanship were combined with a lively eclecticism that was reflected in architecture, fashion, film and cocktail bars. Jacquard loomed in Turkey, this soft touch acrylic chenille rug showcases the rich colour and design. It comes with the latest stain resistant technology which is OEKO-TEX certified an…

Salon’s striking geometric design is taken from a detail in a beautiful album of designs by French artist, Adrien Jacques Garcelon. French pattern books of this period featured floral and geometric fo more→rms created using a stencil-based technique called pochoir and their purpose was to inspire textile and wallpaper designers. Salon takes Garcelon’s chevron pattern and updates it in a lustrous palette of pewter and rose. Handcrafted in pure wool, its cut and loop panels accentuate the bold Art Deco pattern which looks as fresh and modern as ever. Don’t forget to buy our anti-slip mat [here](https://www. dunelm. com/product/rug-anti-slip-mat-1000002949), available in a choice of sizes.