Hem introduces the new 'Rope Rug' by French designer Pauline Deltour -- she makes intricate use of traditional weaving methods using rope. She recently worked in collaboration with Hem on a series of accessories but the new rug is a joint effort in fusing contemporary elements to traditional processes.
The Rope Rug is produced in India, made using three different rope sizes, braiding them all together. This results in a sturdy structure that features a vertically informed thread that comes in four colorway options in total. The studio dyed the cotton and made the ropes, which also makes them rope producers. Deltour was inspired by her visit to Paris, noticing the vast variety of ropes and gathered them for design experimentation.
Weaved Rope Rugs
Pauline Deltour Designs Home Furniture Using Weaving Rope Materials
Trend Themes
1. Weaving Rope Materials - There is an emerging trend of using weaving rope materials in various design applications, opening up opportunities for innovative products and collaborations.
2. Contemporary-traditional Fusion - The fusion of contemporary elements with traditional weaving methods presents an opportunity for designers to create unique and visually striking home furniture pieces.
3. Vertically Informed Thread - The use of vertically informed threads in rope rugs is a trend that offers both aesthetic appeal and structural strength, paving the way for further exploration in textile design.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furniture - The home furniture industry can leverage the trend of using weaving rope materials to bring innovative and sustainable designs to the market.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry can explore the contemporary-traditional fusion trend to develop new techniques and materials for weaving ropes.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate vertically informed threads in rope rugs to create visually captivating and durable flooring options for various spaces.