Origin of Modern Rugs ¹

A style of interior decoration having its origin in the Bauhaus movement. These carpets were designed and woven in England, China, Scotland, France, and the United States.

History of Modern Rugs

It developed between World Wars One and Two and involved the design of furnishings compatible with modern machine production methods. Art Modern rug designs were influenced by such artists as Braque, Leger, Mondrian, and Miro.

Characteristics of Modern Rugs

• Design and Pattern

Geometric shapes, blocks of color, straight lines, and curving lines were used to form nonobjective designs.