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G l a s s a r t i s t Dale Chihuly reinvented the s t u d i o - g l a s s movement with ambitious art installations in museums and gardens around the world. While his massive works are typically hung or placed overhead, his latest creations are found underfoot: Chihuly has collaborated with The Rug Company on a collection of five rug designs, each limited to 250 pieces. The collection translates the artist's genius with glass by layering silk motifs on wool backgrounds, creating the illusion of transparency and delicacy of glass. Each rug design is inspired by a glasswork series: Rosette is based on Chihuly's "Persian" series, with deep blue swirling rings; Harvest and Cylinder recall his 1975 series "Cylinders" and are a pared-back neutral design. Poplar and Pheasant reference the "Macchia" series, with shimmering silk forms and shell- like motifs. Chihuly Collection at The Rug Company, 1626 Hi Line Dr., Suite B, therugcompany.com. Rebecca Sherman THIS JUST IN… D oniphan Moore made a splash at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas last fall with his lavish master bath and dressing closet — and now the rising design star is redoing his existing design studio on Fairmount and adding a showroom space. The new digs are slated to open in March and will have design items for sale as well as his own furniture collection. Stay tuned for more … Houston- based Carol Piper Rugs opens its first dedicated Dallas showroom at 1209 Slocum Street in the Dallas Design District this month, stocked with Piper's outstanding collection of antique and custom rugs, along with a large collection of antique and vintage textiles. See our March issue for the full scoop. Rebecca Sherman ART DOWN BELOW Dale Chihuly's Cylinder rug for The Rug Company Doniphan Moore Carol Piper 40