# Sweater-Patterned Carpets The Sundara Rug Collection Features Designs You Could Wear By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundara-rug-collection References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/sundara_rug_collection_by_donna_wilson_for_scp_17202.asp) & [donnawilson](http://www.donnawilson.com/) Looking at the first few designs in the Sundara Rug Collection, I'm sure you'll agree that they look suspiciously like [sweater patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tartan-shuttle-weave-rug). If you're having trouble making the connection, just think about those retro family portraits, or trace your life back to the 80s and 90s -- then you're sure to get it. Designed by Donna Wilson for UK-based [SCP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puffer-collection), the Sundara Rug Collection is pretty psychedelic. Adding [vibrant color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedona-series) to your home, you certainly won't feel the traditional dreariness that rolls around during the winter season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Psychedelic Home Decor:** Embrace the retro vibes and vibrant colors of the Sundara Rug Collection to create a psychedelic atmosphere in your home. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** The sweater-patterned carpets of the Sundara Rug Collection offer a unique opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate nostalgic designs into their clothing lines. - **Nostalgic Interior Design:** Indulge in the 80s and 90s nostalgia by integrating sweater-patterned carpets into your interior design, giving your space a retro touch. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The Sundara Rug Collection presents a disruptive opportunity for home decor brands to tap into the market of psychedelic and retro-inspired design trends. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can leverage the sweater-patterned rugs of the Sundara Rug Collection to create unique, nostalgic clothing pieces that resonate with consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the nostalgic aesthetic of the Sundara Rug Collection to bring a sense of retro charm to their clients' spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Repurposed Runway-Style Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-4.md) - [Patterned Bright Carpet Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newstalgia-collection.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md)