Inspired by “the allure and magnificence of the ocean,” the Aquasilk rug collection by ABC Carpet & Home includes twenty area rugs, all of which are hand-woven in India by indigenous weavers. With translucent colors and subtle patterns, Aquasilk rugs come in soft purples and roses, tranquil aquas and teals. ABC Carpet & Home explains that the look resembles tiles at the bottom of a pool: you can make out the pattern, but it seems to be softened by a layer of watery film.

Aquasilk Rug Collection. Manufactured by ABC Carpet & Home.

Area Rugs Crafted from Recycled Sari Silk

The soft patterns and subdued palettes of Aquasilk are achieved through “over-dyed translucent layers of color.” Woven using recycled sari silk, the collection’s rugs each takes six to nine months to complete. The result is captivating and magical, as if flying carpets had been dipped in ocean water and used by the inhabitants of a lost underwater world. The Aquasilk rugs present “brilliant traces of pattern that compose mesmerizing, painterly compositions.”

The blue and green area rugs look great in coastal homes, where their color serves to echo the intense iridescence of sea water. The pink and purple carpets, meanwhile, might fit in perfectly in the American Southwest, where their ethereal tints complement desert sunsets. Like fine pieces of ethnic jewelry, the Aquasilk rugs by ABC Carpet & Home lend a note of exotic charm and unusual beauty—their diffused colors and patterns present a mysterious beauty, like a lovely woman half-hidden beneath a diaphanous dress.

About the Manufacturer: ABC Carpet & Home “is a revolutionary platform for offering cause related product through beauty, experience, and magic, in order to guide you to creatively express your individuality.” With stores in New York and Florida, ABC also offers their rugs, lighting, furniture, and accessories directly through their website. The company supports environmental responsibility, because of its belief that “spirit, sustainability, culture, currency, and creation coexist.”