Shaw Contract has introduced Origin of Color, a new carpet tile collection that explores the deep cultural and historical significance of color, reinterpreted for modern interiors. The collection draws on nature’s four elemental forces—earth, fire, water, and air—and reflects the evolution of color from ancient pigments to contemporary palettes.
The Origin of Color line features three distinct styles—Convey, Expression, and Symbolic—each designed to channel mood and meaning through texture, tone, and pattern.
- Convey (9″ x 36″, 10 colors) evokes a tranquil aesthetic with organic tones designed to create calming environments.
- Expression (9″ x 36″, 19 colors including 9 neutrals and 10 earthy shades) employs texture and color to energize and activate space.
- Symbolic (18″ x 36″, 10 colors) uses lines and shapes to interpret abstract ideas through a graphic lens.
“Color is an ancient language, and with Origin of Color, we’re inviting designers to speak it fluently once again—honoring global history while shaping spaces that feel deeply connected and unmistakably modern,” said Reesie Duncan, Vice President of Global Design at Shaw Contract.
In addition to its visual and conceptual depth, Origin of Color is engineered for sustainability. Constructed using EcoSolution Q100® nylon fiber and EcoWorx® backing, the carpet tiles are carbon neutral, Red List Approved, and help reduce embodied carbon by over 50%. The products are fully recyclable through Shaw’s re[TURN] reclamation program, contributing to a circular design system that has already diverted nearly 1 billion pounds of post-consumer carpet from landfills since 2006.
Shaw Contract emphasized that Origin of Color is not just a product launch—it’s a design philosophy that reconnects users with place, purpose, and the pigments that have shaped human creativity for centuries.
