# Mixed Media Mats The Black Tie Carpet Combines Unconventional Materials By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-carpet References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/023037.php) & [nikazupanc](http://www.nikazupanc.com/) [Area rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-area-rug) are underutilized as feature pieces within a room, and an item like the Black Tie Carpet is sure to keep your guests looking down to appreciate the ebony-hued beauty of this unique object. As one of two mats designed for Nodus Rugs, this unusual domestic embellishment seeks more attention than its more subtle counterpart. The [fancy floor covering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massimo-copenhagens) is composed of silk at its center, but is framed with a lavish black-leather braid that circles around the piece in three rings. To set off the already extraordinary home fitting, the [hand-woven and knotted masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein) is accented with a bow made of ceramic and a wispy tail. The Black Tie Carpet is another example of Nika Zupanc's knack for eccentric design. Photo Credits: [Core77](http://www.core77.com/gallery/milan-2011-brera-design-district/25.asp) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Materials in Design:** The use of unconventional materials such as silk, black-leather, and ceramic in design creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home furnishing industry. - **Elevating Area Rugs as Feature Pieces:** The trend of using area rugs as prominent feature pieces within a room opens up new opportunities for innovative and eye-catching designs in the interior design industry. - **Emphasis on Eccentric Design:** The growing demand for eccentric and unique design elements like the Black Tie Carpet presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury home decor market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishing:** The home furnishing industry can explore the use of unconventional materials and unique designs to create disruptive products like the Black Tie Carpet. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of elevating area rugs as feature pieces to create innovative and eye-catching designs that enhance the overall aesthetics of a space. - **Luxury Home Decor:** The demand for eccentric design elements in luxury home decor presents opportunities for disruptive innovation and the creation of unique products like the Black Tie Carpet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Patterned Luxe Progressive Doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outlier.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Artful Versatile Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina.md) - [Textured Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug-design.md) - [Ancient Kilim-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doblecara.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md) - [Artful Various Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cctapis.md)