Renowned textile and rug designer Madeline Weinrib has something else up her sleeve: A pop-up shop at Barney’s NYC featuring antiques and market finds that she’s managed to amass throughout her many travels.
Growing up in Westchester County, Weinrib didn’t venture much past NYC as a young adult. That all quickly changed when she visited a boyfriend in Italy… from then on out, it was “game over”. Weinrib visits exotic locals such as Turkey, India, Nepal and Morocco regularly. In these spots, she has personal relationships with artisans she’s inspired by. Particularly known for her ikats, Weinrib has become masterful in adapting these traditional patterns into new schemes for home.
Weinrib and Barney’s have worked together for over 10 years, so the pop-up, “A World of Influence,” was a natural progression. She says, it’s a “celebration of some the artists and craftsmen who have inspired me, from old friends to up-and-coming makers, each a true visionary in their own unique way. At the heart of it, this pop-up is about more than new products—it’s an opportunity to share my world and all of the things that make it beautiful.” Each collaborator was provided with the pop-up’s color scheme. The artisans understood the aesthetic parameters but were able to shine through with their own points of view.
How fun!
Madeline Weinrib wearing her an ikat design and sitting in front of ikat window-treatments at her beautifully eclectic desk.
Image courtesy of: The Window, Barney’s NYC
The pop-up at Barney’s Chelsea Passage is called, “A World of Influence.” This adorned table is filled with Weinrib’s personal collection. She said, she hopes that some of the items don’t sell!
Image courtesy of: Quintessence Blog
Weinrib’s collection of dinnerware for Viennese porcelain manufacturer, Augarten, is elegant and chic. The pattern is based on Persian rugs, updated into a fresh black and white palette. Each plate features a different part of the carpet.
Image courtesy of: Quintessence Blog
