# Rugs Made of Gloves 'A Proper Lady' Eco Mat Made From Vintage Accessories By Pearl | Published 2009-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-rugs-made-from-vintage-gloves-a-proper-lady-by-rachel-denny References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/a-proper-lady/) & [racheldenny](http://racheldenny.com/artwork/614471.html) Gloves used to be standard wear for genteel ladies, but modern fashions now ignore them. Step in, Rachel Denny who collected a ton of [vintage gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive) and [fashioned them into a rug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossover-rug-collection) which she called “A Proper Lady." The rug could also be hung on the wall, perhaps as a statement for a bygone era. Denny is a designer who admits she is “a collector of [societal debris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) - lost mittens, glass fragments, and other touches of the human hand in unexpected places.” Her innovative work has been featured before on Trendhunter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reworked Vintage Material:** Repurposing vintage items to create new products. - **Sustainability in Home Decor:** Creating eco-friendly home decor using recycled materials. - **Unique Wall Hangings:** Creating statement-worthy wall art using unexpected materials. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly home decor for consumers who value sustainability. - **Artisanal Home Decor:** The popularity of unique, handmade home decor opens up opportunities for small businesses and artisans. - **Vintage Fashion:** With the rise of sustainability, there is potential for companies to offer reworked vintage fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Bespoke Textile-Focused Mittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkdesigns.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md) - [Reversible Colorful Felt Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softblock-rug.md) - [Artfully Expressive Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-rug-collection.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [70s-Inspired Plush Shag Rags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra-rug-collection.md)