Above, decorator Todd Romano used in his own living room a stylized "zebra" rug, originally designed by Parish Hadley for Betsey Whitney. Below, in his tiny reading room, what appears to be an antique zebra skin. Photos by Michael Mundy for House & Garden, March 2004.
Above, Ruthie Sommers opted for faux-zebra in her living room. Photo, Ngoc Minh Ngo for In Style Home spring 2007. Her wool version is a personal favorite.
Below, Jonathan Adler's interpretation of the iconic rug.
Below, Ballard sells an all-wool needlepoint version.
Has anyone seen Jonathan Adler's Llama wool zebra rug in person? I'm curious to know how it compares to the stylized zebra-striped rugs Parish-Hadley used decades ago. (I love how Todd Romano mixed the faux rug, above, with his trad furnishings.)
BTW: Through August 31, 10 percent of all proceeds from sales of Jonathan Adler's online wares benefit Peruvian earthquake relief.
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I was chatting with someone recently about how Jonathan Adler's interpretations while fun are never as great as the real thing. I'm holding out for a real zebra rug and would only put a "faux" zebra rug in a child's room. Also, a lot of his Peruvian wool pieces are itchy.
I have not seen the Adler rug in person, but it looks awfully similar to the one in Romano's home.
I agree with Habit. I don't understand why everyone is using the faux zebra when it isn't hard to get a real one and nothing is like the real thing. I was at a client's today who has a real zebra and I almost tripped on the mane. You can't get that texture and realism with a fake. Court: I detect you are getting into zebra, huh??? Might we be seeing some zebra in your place soon? Keep us posted. Interesting post.
Joni
Joni,
I know what you mean about the look, and personally I've always been attracted to them, but I have friends and family who genuinely can't abide the real animal hides. Also, I really do like how Hadley has used the wool ones for years.
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