I’m very excited to share with you the inspiration and concept boards for our new Trade introductions for Spring ’09! We’re taking you on a global expedition: from the mountainous, resort areas of Italy to the exotic African landscape of the Serengeti, Merida’s new product introductions are inspired by landscape, the light of the sun and beautiful architecture.

ALHAMBRA

Inspired by the Alhambra in Southern Spain, the new sisal jacquard pattern draws from the intricate tile work, mosaics and pool reflections found at this beautiful palace.

Alhambra will be available in Beechwood, Glacier, and new color Camel

Pattern designed by Happy Farrow

KYOTO

Inspiration was found in a meticulously swept Japanese walkway in a beautiful strolling garden in Kyoto.

Kyoto will be available in Tupelo, Glacier, and Locust

Pattern designed by Happy Farrow

Below, our Sales Team gives input on colorways for Alhambra and Kyoto.

SERENGETI

Inspired by African wildlife and the Sahara, Merida worked closely with our Belgian supplier weaving yarns of shiny linen and sisal together, representing the Sun and Earth.

Serengeti will be available in Gazelle, Impala, Ibis, and Jacana

CORTINA

A world-famous Italian ski resort in the Alps was the inspiration for Cortina. The ribs of snowy groomed trails echo its pattern. Merida developed Cortina’s color palette to create a warm luxurious feel through the thick felted wool and shiny sisal yarns.

Cortina will be available in Powder, Platinum, Mink and 3 additional colors TBA.

Groomed snowy trails reflect Cortina’s textural surface.

Theresa and Roxanne, Members of Merida’s Sales Team, take a closer look at Cortina’s construction.

The four colors we initially chose are pictured below.

I hope you enjoyed viewing our  inspiration boards and they gave you more insight into our design process here at Merida.  I would love to see your pictures of these or any of Merida’s products in your home.

Tags: designer rugs, natural fiber rugs

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