Carpets Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1955)

Osterley, Middlesex and Kidderminster, Hereford and Worcestershire. M/S of a woman turning back antique Moslem prayer rugs. C/U of the rugs showing the patterns. Narrator explains how the modern carpet has evolved from these rugs. In a room designed by the great architect Robert Adam at Osterley Park House there is an ornate carpet. A museum attendant shows a visitor how the design of the carpet (made by Adam by Thomas Moore) is picked out in other parts of the room - even the ceiling. Various shots of carpet, chair coverings, wall hangings and the ceiling. Narrator explains how Western culture has broadened the scope of British carpet design. “Simplicity, daring use of colour and line, these are the keynotes of contemporary style.“ he states. M/S of a designer painting motifs on squared paper. C/U of him loading his brush with paint. C/U of his face as he concentrates on his work. He takes the design over to a set of drawers full of wool samples to select the correct colours. C/U of him pulli