# Quilled Paper Carpets Artist Lisa Nilsson Recreates the Intricacy of Persian Rugs with Paper By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-carpets References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/11/astonishingly-dense-quilled-paper-rugs-by-lisa-nilsson/) & [lisanilssonart](http://lisanilssonart.com/) At first glance, these [quilled paper carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) may look like [authentic Persian rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein). Full of rich hues and intricate details, a person wouldn't be ridiculed if he or she expressed a desire to have one for the floor of their living room. Yet these paper carpets deserve a special place on the walls of an [art gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). The quilled paper carperts were designed by Lisa Nilsson. Utterly gorgeous, they are a great follow-up to her previous [Tissue series](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisa-nilsson), which explored anatomical cross-sections. This is Colossal writes, "Unlike a traditional rug that might be woven row by row, Nilsson instead starts at the very center and progresses slowly outward, a tedious process that takes several months to complete a single piece." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quilled Paper Art:** Exploring the intricate art of quilled paper, creating stunning designs and textures. - **Reimagined Textiles:** Using unconventional materials and techniques to recreate traditional textiles, giving them a unique and fresh perspective. - **Artistic Repurposing:** Transforming everyday materials into beautiful works of art, showcasing the possibilities of upcycling and repurposing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Incorporating quilled paper art and reimagined textiles into various art and design projects, opening up new creative avenues. - **Home Decor:** Integrating quilled paper carpets and unconventional textiles into home decor, offering a unique and artistic touch to living spaces. - **Craft and DIY:** Inspiring crafters and DIY enthusiasts to experiment with quilled paper techniques and repurposed materials, fostering creativity and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Layered Landscape Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Architecture Melding Artful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cresco-rug.md)