# Oversized Brick Rugs 'We Make Carpets' Creates Rugs Made Out of Odd Materials By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-make-carpets References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/24/we-make-carpets/) & [wemakecarpets.wordpress](http://wemakecarpets.wordpress.com/) The art collective 'We Make Carpets' has made it their mission to create [interesting rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cresco-rug) out of unconventional mediums. Taking various materials such as [bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutina), bandages, pasta and balloons, 'We Make Carpets' has created a portfolio of [odd rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug-design) that is absolutely amazing. Consisting of Stijn van der Vleuten, Marcia Nolte, and Bob Waardenburg, this is one art collective that is truly inspirational. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Materials:** The trend of using unconventional materials for rugs can disrupt the traditional rug industry, creating opportunities for creativity and sustainability. - **Artistic Rugs:** The trend of creating rugs as an art form offers opportunities for artists and designers to innovate in home decor and interior design. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of using unconventional materials for rugs encourages sustainable design practices, providing opportunities to create environmentally friendly products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry has the opportunity to create unique and artistic rugs that can redefine the traditional rug market. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can utilize unconventional materials for rugs to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious spaces. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can partner with companies using unconventional materials for rugs to promote eco-friendly practices in home decor and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Luxurious Handwoven Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-barrel.md) - [Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-carpets.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Organic Pebble-Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-collection.md) - [Abstract Geometric Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle.md) - [Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-collection.md)