# Floral Fair-Trade Floor Rugs The Flower Collection by Armadillo and Co Offers Unassuming Eco Decor By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-collection-by-armadillo-and-co References: [armadillo-co](http://www.armadillo-co.com/) Sometimes interior decorating is about understated elegance, in which case the Flower Collection by [Armadillo and Co](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra-rug-collection) is the perfect match. Consisting of three flower-shaped [floor rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein), the Flower Collection by Armadillo and Co consists of pieces made from a combination of [pure jute, hemp, cotton and wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-home-textile). Most important, however, is the fact that Armadillo and Co rugs are handmade in Bangladesh where the company pays its artisan employees above-par salaries and supports local education facilities. The Flower Collection is also certified as being child-labor free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Interior Decor:** The eco-friendly Flower Collection highlights the trend towards sustainable and ethical decor choices. - **Fair Trade Artisan Goods:** The Armadillo and Co rugs exemplify the increasing demand for fair trade products that support local communities and ensure fair wages for artisans. - **Child-labor Free Certification:** The child-labor free certification of the Flower Collection reflects the growing consumer concern for ethical sourcing and manufacturing processes. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The Flower Collection presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to tap into the eco-conscious market and offer sustainable and fair trade products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The handmade nature of Armadillo and Co rugs showcases potential for the textile manufacturing industry to emphasize artisan craftsmanship and ethical production. - **Education and Social Impact:** The support provided by Armadillo and Co for local education facilities suggests an opportunity for collaboration between the interior decor industry and the education sector to further social impact initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [70s-Inspired Plush Shag Rags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra-rug-collection.md) - [Luxurious Hand-Knotted Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojave.md) - [Opulent Area Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-1.md) - [Timeless Floor Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sistine.md) - [Hand-Knotted Neutral Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-soul.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-and-econyl.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md)