Rugs A Bound Blog: December 2010

For those who appreciate a flair for the extraordinary, Couristan's new Ambassador Collection offers an array of fashions ideal for interiors with an eclectic, individualized style. Face-to-Face Wilton Woven with 100% heat-set Courtron¿ polypropylene, these plush, ultra-soft area rugs create a foundation of relaxed luxury. Showcasing various abstract patterns, each of these artistically designed rugs has a calm, muted effect with subtle striations of color that effortlessly blend with one another. These neutral tones of Brushed Gold, Burnished Rust, Espresso and Camel are on target with many of today's home décor trends that feature a more back-to-basics color palette. Constructed with a highly durable synthetic fiber, Ambassador's densely woven surface is both hard wearing and extremely supple. Resistant to permanent stains and easy to care for, this versatile collection can be used in a multitude of spaces that are frequently used.

Couristan Ambassador 9333/0001 Sensor Burnished Rust Area Rug

Couristan Ambassador 9333/0002 Sensor Brushed Gold Area Rug

Couristan Ambassador 9340/0003 Radial Burnished Rust Area Rug

Couristan Ambassador 9360/0011 Nexus Camel-Multi Area Rug

Couristan Ambassador 9390/0010 Paragon Espresso-Multi Area Rug

Appealing to today's trend-savvy home decorators, modern sophistication is the trademark of Couristan's ultra-chic Contempo Collection. Boasting a high-quality Wilton woven construction and showcasing a variety of contemporary motifs with sleek, clean lines, these artfully designed area rugs are declarations of eclectic, fashion-forward style. Captivating patterns - ranging from geometric blocks to an abstract floral print - and bold accent colors - like Crimson Red and Jade Green - create a visual centerpiece for rooms of all sizes. Beyond the beauty of this inspired collection, these innovative area rugs are supremely comfortable and extremely versatile. With a thick, dense pile made of 100% heat-set Courtron¿ polypropylene, the luxuriously soft surface of each Contempo area rug offers practicality as well. Resistant to stains, easy to clean and ideal for frequently used areas of the home, they will provide long-lasting durability in a multitude of spaces. Adding to this inherent performance quality, the cut-pile yarn is finished with a textured hard-twist, a feature which helps minimize tracking, shading and shedding. Give your floors a modern make-over with the dramatic charm of the Contempo Collection.

Couristan Contempo 2028/0028 Gridlock Charcoal Area Rug

Couristan Contempo 2062/0062 Tetris Multi Color Area Rug

Couristan Contempo 2065/0065 Abstract Rose Charcoal Area Rug

Couristan Contempo 2083/0083 Hypnotic Multi Color Area Rug

Couristan Contempo 2202/0020 Times Square Multi Color Area Rug

Inspired by San Francisco's popular Haight Street, famous for its chic themes and pop-art culture during the 60's, the Haight Street Collection by Couristan has been designed to bring an artistic flair to today's most popular decorating schemes. The collection's relaxed and confident look, with its intriguing color blends, provides the perfect accent piece for both modern and transitional interiors. Hand-crafted of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool for added comfort and durability, Haight Street's extra heavy, plush shag pile, provides a soft underfoot. The felted wool used to create this urban luxury for the floor, prevents pilling and provides the collection's surface with greater appearance retention. Offering a full spectrum of today's most desired hues, ranging from a rich Saffron to a neutral Carmel, Haight Street's unique use of tone-on-tone colors creates a luscious, multi-textured appearance, bringing a fresh and inviting allure to any room in the home.

Couristan Haight Street 4010/5063 Passion Autumn Area Rug
Couristan Haight Street 4011/5062 Passion Beach Area Rug
Couristan Haight Street 4012/5061 Passion Ocean Area Rug
Couristan Haight Street 4051/0010 Passion Sea Green Area Rug
Couristan Haight Street 4051/0011 Passion Solar Orange Area Rug
Couristan Haight Street 4057/0057 Passion Carmel Area Rug
Couristan Haight Street 4058/0058 Passion Saffron Area Rug

Time-honored opulence crafted for today's diverse decorating needs, Jangali Collection brings museum quality sophistication and luxury into the home environment. Classic, Persian-inspired motifs updated in a vivid and inspirational color palette, provides this collection with a unique transitional decorating statement. Hand-knotted in India of a unique blend of Ghazni and semi-worsted New Zealand wool for inherent comfort and durability, Jangali's lustrous pile incorporates hard-twisted yarns that create layers of texture and dimension in the collection's intricate designs. Jangali's medley of color options, ranging from a dramatic rust and black to a neutral beige/gold, provides a subtle contrast and sheen, adding to the drama and elegance featured in these true works of art. Jangali's regal area rugs are artfully designed to adorn your floors with decadent fashions that will remain cherished heirlooms for generations.

Couristan Jangali 0147/0045 Arabesque Tile Multi-Cream Area Rug

Designed to bring new life and brighten the appearance of today's most sacred casual living spaces in the home, the Nouveau Collection by Couristan offers a soothing harmony of today's most sought-after tropical-influenced colors. A unique blending of fibers consisting of 80% semi-worsted New Zealand wool and 20% cotton, provides Nouveau with a soft underfoot of supreme quality, designed to enhance today's casual living spaces with a clean and uncluttered appearance The heavy luxurious cut and loop pile that accompanies this hand-loomed area rug collection, provides added textural interests to its surface and allows the Nouveau to complement any modern-day interior. A choice of soothing and refreshing colors, enhances the textural interests of this passionate collection, while bringing all the elements of décor together.

Couristan Nouveau 1014/0112 Rustique Kiwi Area Rug
Couristan Nouveau 1014/0120 Rustique Coral Fusion Area Rug
Couristan Nouveau 1014/0121 Rustique Natural Brown Area Rug
Couristan Nouveau 1014/0122 Rustique Sunlit Yellow Area Rug
Couristan Nouveau 2445/3381 Jolie Orchid Area Rug
Couristan Nouveau 2445/3995 Jolie Grey Area Rug

Growing its "eco-green" assortment, Couristan is adding to its eco-chic hand-knotted area rug selection with the introduction of the new Organique Collection. Featuring nomadic Bedouin-inspired motifs originating from South-Africa, these 100% hand-spun, semi-dyed jute designs offer an environmentally-friendly appeal. Using a rustic color palette highlighting the natural, earthy hues of jute fibers, Organique area rugs are designed with a tribal, ethnic aesthetic geared toward home decorators who appreciate global glamor The collection launches with six inspired designs, including Adobe, Folklore, Hopi Trails, Pastures, Rock Falls and Seizmic.

Couristan Organique 4545/0200 Rock Falls Russet-Black Area Rug
Couristan Organique 4546/0200 Adobe Russet/Amber Area Rug
Couristan Organique 4547/0200 Hopi Trails Straw-Black Area Rug
Couristan Organique 4548/0200 Seizmic Tobacco-Chestnut Area Rug
Couristan Organique 4549/0200 Folklore Straw-Black Area Rug
Couristan Organique 4551/0200 Pastures Straw-Black Area Rug

Fresh, contemporary colors and ornate Persian motifs create the elegantly styled Samarra Collection. This plush 100% pure wool collection features a distinctively upscale, transitional fashion ideal for home decorators who appreciate true quality. Using a unique cross-woven technique on Wilton looms, these rugs offer meticulous detailing and a dynamic combination of colors that create a rich, dramatic look. Adding even more exceptional appeal to the Samarra Collection, the pile yarns are space-dyed for a subtle abrash effect. The soothing aesthetic achieved is sheer perfection. Warm, relaxing base hues of Cream, Terra-Cotta, Chocolate and Jade bring out the beauty of an array of Persian floral patterns displayed in each field. Surrounded by multiple borders with contrasting tones, each Samarra rug showcases layers of captivating dimension. Providing exceptional durability as well as many inherent environmental benefits, the naturally textured wool pile is highly resilient and easy to care for. Soft and sumptuous, practical and pretty, the Samarra Collection is intended to adorn rooms with a timeless charm and an effortless grace.

Couristan Samarra 3165/0191 Kashan Medallion Cream Area Rug
Couristan Samarra 3191/0191 Royal Herati Cream Area Rug
Couristan Samarra 3191/0311 Royal Herati Terra-Cotta Area Rug
Couristan Samarra 3192/0926 Tamir Chocolate Area Rug
Couristan Samarra 3926/0926 Vintage Sarouk Chocolate Area Rug
Couristan Samarra 3926/0992 Vintage Sarouk Jade Area Rug

Nothing illustrates a fun sense of style more than a sassy sparkle, and that's exactly what the sensationally charming Scintilla Collection has to offer. This lively look is perfectly on trend, combining two popular design elements ¿ shag texture and metallic tones ¿ all in one area rug. Power-loomed of 75% heat-set Courtron¿ polypropylene and 25% Lurex-enhanced polypropylene, Scintilla area rugs showcase a truly brilliant decorative aesthetic. Incorporating this innovative use of Lurex fibers with a traditional shag construction updates the retro look with a slightly modern edge and gives the Scintilla Collection a captivating charm that can coordinate with a variety of interiors. Blending glistening metallic colors, like Copper and Gold, with neutral base colors of Ivory and Chocolate creates a radiant tone-on-tone effect that instantly provides an ambiance of tranquil sophistication. Paired with other textural fabrics, warm paint colors and rich wood tones, these decadent accent pieces are ideal as a finishing touch to rooms with an eclectic design scheme. With a pile height nearly 2-inches long, and a thick two-ply yarn, these lavishly plush area rugs blend contemporary fashion with supreme comfort. Face-to-face woven on Wilton looms, the Scintilla Collection boasts a sturdy construction and uses high-quality, durable materials that will offer years of enjoyment.

Couristan Scintilla 2105/9109 Twinkle Ivory-Copper Area Rug
Couristan Scintilla 2106/1109 Twinkle Ivory-Multi Area Rug
Couristan Scintilla 2106/7109 Twinkle Chocolate-Multi Area Rug

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