Inspired by the promise of exotic destinations, Vixen’s collaboration with the luxury Designer Rugs has produced a colourful and vibrant range of stock and custom-made rugs.
Displaying a bold colour and design pallet woven in 100% NZ wool, the seven unique designs successfully marry Vixen’s signature hand-detailing with the rich textile traditions born along the ancient trade routes of the Silk Road – from Asia to the Middle East and North Africa.
Georgia Chapman, the Melbourne-based designer and maker of Vixen textiles, fashion and homewares, has developed an international following for her custom-dyed, hand printed, etched and embellished silks, jerseys and velvets.
Prior to establishing her own label, Georgia’s designs adorned collections for Collette Dinnigan and Scanlan & Theodore.
Georgia’s unique style has translated beautifully into a seductive collection of rugs that carry her hallmark - hand detailed layers of complimentary colours and prints combining in luxurious union.
Designer Rugs managing director, Yosi Tal instantly recognised how this unique textile design would translate into an inspired range of rugs with the rare ability to simultaneously make a statement in rich detail, and blend with both modern and contemporary interior styles.
Past highly successful Designer Rugs collaborations have included Dinosaur Designs, Akira Isogawa and Cloth. The Vixen collection by Designer Rugs is based on favourite prints and fabrics from future and recent collections. The tactile element has been achieved through the use of pure silk embellishments, differing yarn heights and pattern layering.
The collection consists of 7 designs including:
- Chinoiserie: a vibrant floral painted in burnt orange, red, fuchsia and lime conjuring dramatic and lively images of the Orient
- Blossom: Using Georgia’s trademark technique of layering patterns, this red and aubergine motif brings a contemporary edge to traditional Japanese design.
- Peony: a romantic floral design embellished with pure silk producing a luxurious rug in bold and muted reds.
The rugs are on display in the Designer Rugs' Melbourne showroom.
In 2007, Designer Rugs celebrates 21 years of creating premium hand made rugs for domestic and commercial applications. Working closely with Australia’s leading interiors designers and architects, Designer Rugs has custom made rugs for embassies, hotels, public spaces, commercial foyers and residential, both here in Australia and around the world.
Using a wide range of yarns, from New Zealand wool to pure silk, twisted to felted, Designer Rugs has developed an extensive range of designs and textures to suit any interior.
Designer Rugs can assist in creating a unique rug for any project, from initial design and colour selection, to yarn and pile textures and finishes, the possibilities are endless.