Ten new handcrafted rug exhibitors join COVER Connect NY for the 2024 edition on New York City's West Side.
NEW YORK -- COVER Connect New York returns to its popular Chelsea location with its familiar combination of new exhibitors and favorite returning companies. Ten new faces join the New York lineup bringing the total to 40+ rug exhibitors at the fourth edition of the high-end trade show, held in Manhattan Sept. 14-16, 2024, at the Metropolitan Pavilion and The Altman Building.
The rug fair promotes the artistry and timeless potential of woven flooring, from the traditional Persian or Turkish rug to ultra-modern art pieces and everything in-between. COVER Connect New York has been curated to present the widest possible variety of production and styles. Offering bespoke options for the residential and commercial sectors, the exhibitors bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion in handmade rugs, weaving, design and innovation.
CCNY NEWCOMERS
Three newcomers to the New York edition include January 2024 COVER Connect Las Vegas participants Amer Rugs, Momeni and S&H Rugs -- all familiar names in the domestic hand-knotted category. Also making a CCNY debut are New Jersey-based Akhavan-Farshchi, a provider of transitional Afghan production; Alex Kimia's Banu Home, a California-based bespoke rug studio; New Jersey's Bespoke Tibetan Carpet, a source for Tibetan-woven area rugs; Galiche Rugs, a Norcross, Georgia, wholesaler of handcrafted and machine-woven rugs; Belgium's Izza Berber, a producer of handmade Moroccan area rugs; Lila Valadan, a German maker of fine handcrafted area rugs in fresh styles; Germany's Satar Carpets, a handmade carpet manufacturer; and Brooklyn-based Sergio Mannino Studio. For a full list of new and returning exhibitors or to register for the event visit COVERConnect.com.
New Jersey-based Momeni heads to its inaugural CCNY to highlight its extensive lineup of new broadloom products, which can be custom-made into area rugs. Additionally, the company will feature a "curated selection of hand-picked, one-of-a-kind rugs from around the world, showcasing our commitment to quality craftsmanship and unique design," Reza Momeni, president Momeni Rugs, said. On his decision to test the waters at the New York trade show, Momeni explained, “We are pleased to be participating in COVER Connect in New York, a city synonymous with innovation and creativity. This event provides a unique platform for us to present our latest collections and connect with industry leaders and enthusiasts who appreciate the art and craftsmanship that go into each of our rugs.”
Hand-knot expert S&H Rugs also presents for the first time at the New York event. Founder Ori Wilbush explains, "This show is in our area, and it sounds like it's going to be a nice event, giving our exclusive hand-knotted special designs more exposure. Show shoppers are always looking for new, exciting product and this is what we are going to showcase."
Below is a selection of the area rug and carpet designs these new participants will debut at the event.
Amer Rugs debuts at the New York COVER Connect showcasing several new high-quality hand-knotted collections,
including Prism, crafted of high quality wood and offering 81 knots per inch. Shown, PRI-87
California bespoke carpet studio Banu Home, founded by industry veteran Alex Kimia, makes its debut at COVER Connect
New York, showcasing its range of custom rug options.
Bespoke Tibetan Carpet showcases its latest Tibetan woven rugs. Above, is Clouds from the Heritage collection designed
by artist Yangdol Namgyal.
Galiche Rugs showcases its latest handcrafted rugs at its inaugural COVER Connect, including the wool and silk
Serenade collection. Shown, TX 101
Based in Brussels, Belgium, and the US, Izza Berber showcases its Moroccan assortment, including a unique, hand-crafted
selection of Hassira rugs.
Lila Valadan -- a German maker of fine handcrafted area rugs -- heads to CCNY this fall to introduce the label's
contemporary style.
Momeni, which debuted at the Las Vegas edition of COVER Connect, joins the New York lineup for the first time and
will showcase its handcrafted broadloom selection.
Satar Carpets, a handmade carpet manufacturer based in Germany, will introduce CCNY shoppers to its
hand-knotted designs, which range from abstracts to updated classic Persian motifs.
Brooklyn-based design firm Sergio Mannino Studio has recently launched a new collection of handmade rugs from Nepal,
based on Mannino's hand-drawn designs. Shown, Secret Garden collection's Rose Realm
As part of its CCNY debut, S&H Rugs unveils a reinvented bird-motif called Sparrow on the Tree from its Oushak and
Peshawar collection, which is hand-knotted of Ghazni wool.
Visitors will be able to shop for the latest product offerings and will be inspired by design-led collections as well as the opportunity to converse with forward-thinking, knowledgeable rug-industry participants. Buyers will be able to shop a range of products presenting unrivaled insight into weavings available today, from exclusive, artisan-made artworks to more affordable, stylish carpeting solutions.
Since the first edition in 2021, the event has steadily increased the breadth of products offered and has become a favorite on the calendars of rug buyers, gallerists, retailers and design studios, who favor its convenient location, collaborative atmosphere and attractive rug options. The show's organizers also host the annual COVER Connect Las Vegas pavilion at Surfaces, within The International Surface Event (TISE), at Mandalay Bay Convention Center each January, scheduled for Jan. 28-30, 2025.