Rugs Shaped by Nature #tufting #tuftingrugs #nature

Organic-form rugs are trending in
fiber art right now — the look shifts
with the yarn and tufting technique.
See how each artist captures nature
in their own way.

Vanessa Barragão | @vanessabarragao_work
Vanessa a Portuguese fiber artist who
transforms discarded textiles into
sculptural ocean and coral reef pieces,
blending sustainability with
environmental storytelling.

Her work stands out for combining
multiple techniques — tufting, knitting,
weaving, macramé —
all within a single piece.

Alfhild Külper | @alfiesfuzzyfriends
Alfhild is an Amsterdam-based
fiber artist behind
"Alfie's Fuzzy Friends" — known for
turning emotion into fiber art.

Her series "Abstract Memories of
Nature" reimagines landscapes through
warm colors and soft textures, inviting
viewers to project their own memories
onto the work.

성영은 | @and-et
Seong Young Eun is a Korea-based
fiber artist known for tufting, actively
collaborating with major brands and
known for realistic natural forms.

Collaborations with HANSSEM,
The Hyundai Mocha Plus, and beauty
brand HINCE — nature-inspired fiber
pieces that elevate brand-designed
spaces.

In 2025, two nature-themed pieces
were featured as the main works at
Textile Hub during World Art Dubai
— the Middle East's largest art fair.