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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Black Tie Carpet Combines Unconventional Materials

— April 29, 2011 — Art & Design
Area rugs are underutilized as feature pieces within a room, and an item like the Black Tie Carpet is sure to keep your guests looking down to appreciate the ebony-hued beauty of this unique object.

As one of two mats designed for Nodus Rugs, this unusual domestic embellishment seeks more attention than its more subtle counterpart. The fancy floor covering is composed of silk at its center, but is framed with a lavish black-leather braid that circles around the piece in three rings. To set off the already extraordinary home fitting, the hand-woven and knotted masterpiece is accented with a bow made of ceramic and a wispy tail. The Black Tie Carpet is another example of Nika Zupanc's knack for eccentric design.

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Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Materials in Design - The use of unconventional materials such as silk, black-leather, and ceramic in design creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home furnishing industry.
2. Elevating Area Rugs as Feature Pieces - The trend of using area rugs as prominent feature pieces within a room opens up new opportunities for innovative and eye-catching designs in the interior design industry.
3. Emphasis on Eccentric Design - The growing demand for eccentric and unique design elements like the Black Tie Carpet presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury home decor market.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishing - The home furnishing industry can explore the use of unconventional materials and unique designs to create disruptive products like the Black Tie Carpet.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of elevating area rugs as feature pieces to create innovative and eye-catching designs that enhance the overall aesthetics of a space.
3. Luxury Home Decor - The demand for eccentric design elements in luxury home decor presents opportunities for disruptive innovation and the creation of unique products like the Black Tie Carpet.
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