Even if you have an ophidiophobia (the fear of snakes,) you’ll find yourself attracted to artist and designer Lorien Stern’s latest assorted rug release. While her larger body of work consists of ceramics, the medium of tufted rugs as a canvas provided her an opportunity for artistic exploration. Stern plays with the idea of a vantage point when designing the collection because areas of tufting can be produced at a variety of lengths. For the Snakes in the Grass rug, the grass elements are higher than the snakes, giving the illusion of hidden critters slithering through the greenery. Conversely, the tufted snakes on Snakes in the Sand sit higher as if there were real creatures moving about your home.
Stern also pays homage to her ceramic art with the Test Tile rug, inspired by cherished pieces of ceramic that she has used to test different glazes over the past several years. One test tile developed a large crack through the middle during its last firing, so Stern turned it into a rug commemorating its unique design.
The smaller, Little Garden Rug fits compact spaces, like a doorway, but echos the same grassy theme. Also included in the new offerings is the Snail in the Grass throw pillow, Stern’s first in the collection. The whimsical caricature is a fitting addition to all the garden motifs found throughout the additional home furnishings.
To shop Lorien Stern’s new rug collection, visit lorienstern.com.
Source: design-milk