# Forest Floor Carpets The Roots Rug by Matali Crasset Brings a Touch of Nature Indoors By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-rug References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004890.html) & [nodusrug.it](http://www.nodusrug.it/en/index.php) For those of you with the fairy gene or forester's flair, I think that you'll appreciate this Roots Rug in particular. A carpet that looks like a [forest's floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection), this [Roots Rug is knotted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein) with roots in a simple yet intricate [nature-inspired pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection). Designed by Matali Crasset for Nodus, the Roots Rug is stunning in its uniqueness. I think that the sparse fringe found around its perimeter is especially interesting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Carpets:** Opportunity for the carpet industry to introduce more nature-inspired designs and patterns. - **Minimalist Fringe Decor:** Opportunity for home decor industry to experiment with minimalist fringe designs and incorporate them into various products. - **Biophilic Design Trend:** Opportunity for a range of industries to incorporate biophilic elements into their products and services to enhance well-being and connection with nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Carpet Industry:** The carpet industry can capitalize on the trend of nature-inspired designs and patterns to offer unique products. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can experiment with minimalist fringe designs and incorporate them into various products like rugs, curtains or cushions. - **Wellness Industry:** The wellness industry can incorporate biophilic elements into their products and services to enhance the well-being of their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Biophilic-Inspired Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanica.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Luxe Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mshwy.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md)