Ugly Rugly Creates Expressive and Handmade Home Textiles
Jana Pijak — May 23, 2019 — Art & Design
Ugly Rugly is a home textiles brand specializing in unconventional carpets that can be described as "intentionally ugly." Its pieces embody elegance in unexpected ways and draw inspiration from abstract art.
Spotlighting geometrically layered shapes and a vivid, contrasting color palette, Ugly Rugly's textiles are all designed in New York City and are handmade in the brand's NYC design studio as well as in India. Focusing on premium materials, the brand utilizes 100% New Zealand wool, rope yarn and other raw trimmings.
Whether acting as a canvas for vibrant patterns or highlighting asymmetrical and organic shapes, these carpets transform any space into a home gallery. The pieces reject minimalist design notions and instead celebrate imperfections as beauty, making them the perfect staple for daring art lovers.
Spotlighting geometrically layered shapes and a vivid, contrasting color palette, Ugly Rugly's textiles are all designed in New York City and are handmade in the brand's NYC design studio as well as in India. Focusing on premium materials, the brand utilizes 100% New Zealand wool, rope yarn and other raw trimmings.
Whether acting as a canvas for vibrant patterns or highlighting asymmetrical and organic shapes, these carpets transform any space into a home gallery. The pieces reject minimalist design notions and instead celebrate imperfections as beauty, making them the perfect staple for daring art lovers.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Carpets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unusual and intentionally ugly rugs that reject traditional design notions.
2. Abstract Art-inspired Textiles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop home textiles that draw inspiration from abstract art and embrace vibrant patterns and contrasting colors.
3. Celebrating Imperfections - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products that celebrate imperfections and redefine beauty in the home decor industry.
Industry Implications
1. Home Textiles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional designs and celebrate imperfections in the production of rugs, carpets, and other home textiles.
2. Art-based Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine abstract art with home decor products to create unique pieces that appeal to daring art lovers.
3. Premium Materials and Handmade Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche market by focusing on handmade products and utilizing high-quality materials in the home decor industry.
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