Make no mistake about it: rugs are an important part of interior decor. Their presence can tie a room together and transform an otherwise drab space into something special. I love it when rugs and illustration collide, like in the case of Celia Esteves’ online shop, GUR. Using a handloom, she creates tapestries with an embossed technique and finishes them with basic sewing—a process that’s very specific and traditional in Portugal.
In the early stages of GUR, Celia had talented illustrator friends design the imagery on her textiles. You can tell—the playful compositions push the boundary of conventional rugs and feature landscape scenes, animals, and strange characters featured as part of the designs. And one piece is pure rugception:
There’s more to see in GUR’s Etsy shop. Check it out!