From rugs to riches: Union Eighteen

The designers at Union Eighteen piece together manufacturing scraps from the carpet industry to make works of art. Simple and modern, with a nod back to the rag rugs from my grandmother's era.

Image from Union Eighteen. Thanks to Re-Nest for the tip.

Finger pointing: Wooden carpet by Elisa Stroyzk

Design student Elisa Stroyzk creates amazing wooden textiles, like this rug made of wood veneer leftovers from a wood workshop that is closing down. More details and photos at Dezeen.

Images from Elisa Stroyzk (photos by Sebastian Neeb)