Gradations By Barbara Barry Arrives In International Design Guild Showrooms

June 24, 2004
International Design Guild

Manchester, NH—The new Gradations Collection of hand-knotted wool carpets and rugs designed by Barbara Barry for Tufenkian Carpets have arrived in International Design Guild Showrooms nationwide. The highly-anticipated line is offered in five trademark Barbara Barry designs and multiple colors.

The Gradations Collection features a variety of muted colors with patterns inspired by nature. Alan Petlin, International Design Guild member and owner of Gourmet Floors in San Antonio, Texas, remarks, “The hand-spun, hand-knotted collection is classic Barbara Barry, giving a rustic or earthy feel to the collection.” Similarly, Gradations manufacturer Tufenkian Carpets is touting the Collection as “perfectly imperfect,” referring to the uniqueness of each product rendered by natural variation in the wool’s color and texture.

With modern lines evoking landscapes, available in natural colors of greens, browns and beiges, the Gradations Collection is a timeless line of wall to wall broadloom and rugs. The availability of colors, (custom colors by request) and patterns combined with using 100 percent hand-spun and hand-knotted wool adds to the value of the product. “Our members are thrilled to offer this new line from Tufenkian,” says International Design Guild Vice President Krista Eliason. “Barbara Barry designs have been very popular items for our showrooms, and now with Gradations, we will be offering yet another authentic, luxury product for our clients.”

The Gradations Collection will be the second Barbara Barry collection offered in International Design Guild Showrooms. Barry’s designs by Blue Ridge debuted in International Design Guild showrooms in January 2003. To find an International Design Guild Showroom near you, please contact us at 800-450-7595 or visit us at www.design-guild.com.

About The International Design Guild

The International Design Guild is an alliance of more than 100 luxury floorcovering showroom owners throughout the United States and Canada. The Guild was recently named one of the fastest growing luxury retailers in the world.