Inspirations

Trend Alert: Tattoos Move In, Line-Drawn Rug Edition

Considering a tattoo? Rather than taking the conventional route, how about inviting some ink into your home?

Of late, we’ve been noticing tattoo-like line drawings on mugs, tabletops, sideboards, and, especially, area rugs. These designs have a raffish, hand-sketched look—and we like it. See what you think.

the nordic knots shaggy wool nomad rug was designed in collaboration with stock 14
Above: The Nordic Knots shaggy wool Nomad rug was designed in collaboration with Stockholm tattoo artist Erik Löof. It’s available in five sizes starting at 4-by-6 feet; $495.

flechas is a coiled abaca design from patterson flynn’s chh collect 15
Above: Flechas is a coiled abaca design from Patterson Flynn’s CHH collection by architecture firm Charlap Hyman and Herrero. Inquire for details.

designed by jaime hayon for nanimarquina, the wool hayon x nani rug/tapestry is 16
Above: Designed by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina, the wool Hayon X Nani Rug/Tapestry is currently on sale at DWR for $1,384 (marked down from $1,730). It’s 51-by-47 inches and comes with fabric loops for hanging, but can also be used on the floor.

nordic knots jute cross design is a handwoven flat weave designed in stockholm  17
Above: Nordic Knots Jute Cross design is a handwoven flat weave designed in Stockholm and made in Bhadohi, India. It comes in a range of sizes starting at 2.5-by-9 feet; $295.