But then in 2010, Cold Picnic joined the contemporary design scene with their abstract rug creations, inspiring a fanatic audience that will now wait hours in line at sample sales for discounted ...

Stripes and rectangle-based patterns feature heavily ... From cut-out corners and wavy edges to gooey abstract shapes, designers are playing with the shapes of rugs this year.

Safavieh Adirondack Collection Abstract Area Rug This Nourison Passion Grey Area Rug ($29-$120) is a great way to add some colors to your home that aren't too bright. The design of this Safavieh ...

It’s been a lot of back-and-forth of what I want out of the design and what’s actually possible.” This is, no doubt, one reason abstract rugs and blankets gained a toehold in the textile ...

Drawing from his artistic background, Cunigan hand-tufts each rug using traditional techniques while incorporating contemporary designs that range from abstract patterns to commissioned artwork.

In the May launch, the Alora pattern started with a very traditional floral design, but we took the flower and started to abstract it. The result is a substantial, hand-tufted rug that is gossamer ...