Rugs make a room feel cozy and add color or texture to the floor, but their practical benefits extend beyond the aesthetic. For example, they provide a buffer against cold concrete or hardwood floors and reduce echoes.
Rug making can be a communal activity, with materials and labor shared among a group. Or, as with Haeg’s rugs, it can be a solo endeavor, added to over time as new textiles accumulate. These rugs become what the artist calls “fields for activity” in which new experiences unfold and old ones get recorded.
Field designs on rugs can be simple or elaborate, but all field patterns are composed of one or more bands that frame the central motif. These bands can be plain or decorated with inner and outer guard stripes, a panel composition, or a medallion system.
A rug can be a focal point to a space and create coziness or balance a gallery wall of artworks. It can also act as a buffer against the hard flooring in a basement, where floors are often exposed to cold temperatures and moisture.
Whether it’s the high-traffic living room or the bedroom, a rug can be an important element in designing a home. It can serve as a buffer against cold flooring in the living room and help warm a house in the winter, or add color and texture to a bedroom. Rugs are also a great way to minimize echoes in a room, as they help absorb sound and provide a soft surface for furniture and people to sit on.
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