With her newly launched rug collection, Utah’s own Anne-Marie Barton imbues luxe materials and artisanal craftsmanship with an organic modern vibe all her own
“Rugs are at the foundation of my work, creating a deep sense of underlying warmth and texture,” proclaims designer Anne-Marie Barton, running her hand across the undulating wool pile that is the magic of her Dunes rug, one of 26 pieces recently debuted in her new collection in collaboration with Eliko Rugs by David Ariel.
Barton’s new rug collection—two years in the making—was born from her desire to fill a gap in the market for fine-quality pieces that foster the “organic-modern” aesthetic she and her firm, AMB Design Inc., have masterfully cultivated over the past three decades.
Featuring hand-knotted weaves in luxurious wool, mohair and cashmere, Barton’s collection marries bold texture, natural colors and perfectly conceived imperfections. Natura, for example, is a nutmeg-hued runner framed in loosely layered double fringes. “It is a little bit curious,” says Barton, who fashioned irregular fringes on many of the rugs as well as the Ambra Wall Hanging “to create variance and highlight the pieces’ hand-made nature.”
Hand-crafted in India, the collection’s rugs boast striking dimensions, with deep piles and shaggy yarns rising from flat-weave foundations, forming richly textured patterns. Some pieces evoke rolling landscapes, while others suggest organic, sculptural forms. “Each piece,” Barton notes, “is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship, designed to bring a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity into your home.”
Available exclusively through Eliko Rugs by David Ariel, annemariebarton.com
