# Textured Textile Art Estonian Artist Katlin Lobu Makes a Statement With Loosely Looped Rugs By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-art References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/people/Katlin-Lobu/661897103) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/5Mc4ma) This textile art is by talented artist Kätlin Lõbu, who is based in Tartu, Estonia. Estonia is a small country, but Lõbu shows it has some big talent. The images in the gallery are from a workshop that Lõbu did. By photographing this textile art, she gave the rugs depth and seriousness not normally associated with flooring. Textile art is a cheap yet expressive way to spread a message. For more of Lõbu’s art, check out her portfolio on Coroflot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Textile Art:** Exploring the use of textiles as a medium for artistic expression can lead to innovative ways of spreading messages. - **Photography in Art:** Incorporating photography into textile art can create a new and impactful visual experience. - **Art as a Storytelling Tool:** Using art, like Lõbu's rugs, to convey depth and evoke emotions opens up opportunities for storytelling through different mediums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from embracing textile art as a form of expression and storytelling. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating unique and expressive rugs into interior design can create bold and impactful spaces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the popularity of textile art to offer unique and meaningful products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Politically Artful Textile Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unravel-the-power-and-politics-of-textiles-in-art.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Hand-Knotted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein.md)