The Gem Collection by Couristan is a tribute to time-honored design. Its inspiration comes from the original rugs exhibited in museums around the world. These cherished patterns are artfully translated and updated into modern-day masterpieces, making it possible to display Gems beautiful designs in any home. Gems Masterpieces are woven of the finest 100% New Zealand semi-worsted wool. This high quality wool creates a dense, lustrous pile plus amazing design and color clarity. Couristans exclusive locked-in-weave construction secures each individual strand of yarn into an upright position, creating a beautiful crystal-point finish. The result is a dramatic outline of each and every design and motif. The adornment of hand-knotted fringes makes Gems beauty complete. Whether its classic or contemporary, theres a Gem design for every room.
Gems comprehensive size range makes it possible to create a highly stylized look throughout the home. Fringed runners make a dramatic impression in hallways and entryways, while a roll runner cut to fit any desired length is a perfect choice for stairways. The designs in this collection were inspired by world class museum quality area rugs. We updated them with colors for today. This collection would work well in Traditional/Formal settings, as well as, a more contemporary environment. In the selection of your fabrics on the more traditional side choose: rich velvets, chenilles, damask, tapestries. On the contemporary side choose: woven textured solids or patterns, suede or leather.
