Sustainability, personal expression, performance and comfort take center stage in the latest crop of area rug
debuts heading to High Point.
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- A shift towards sustainability, personal expression, and comfort in home design are the top interior design trends influencing area rug debuts at the upcoming High Point Market. Rug buyers will find plenty of fresh area rug introductions that tick off those boxes and they will have a range of weaves and styles to choose from.
From high-end hand-knotted area rugs in sumptuous natural and sustainable wools and silks to high-quality machine-woven rugs now available in wool or wool blends, to more budget friendly indoor-outdoor rugs made from recycled PET fiber, rug introductions span price points to meet the needs of not only retailers shopping the show but also of designers sourcing products.
Hand-tufted wool rugs are also enjoying renewed popularity and are celebrated for their natural materials, textures and the intricate, often breathtaking designs they allow.
Texture remains a dominant focus across categories, with new techniques bringing fresh dimensions to both traditional and modern rug designs. And while top new styles lean toward updated classic and traditional motifs, designers and retail buyers will still find a variety of contemporary styles — from painterly abstracts and florals to bold geometrics. In addition, comfort underfoot is once again a priority, with showrooms emphasizing both machine-made and hand-crafted rugs featuring denser, plush piles for added luxury.
In this curated buyers’ guide, RugNews.com highlights standout area rug debuts from more than 20 showrooms at the Spring High Point Market.
AMER RUGS
IHFC, H407
Amer introduces the Aurai collection hand woven in transitional patterns from classic motifs. Shown, ARA-19 in coal/gray.
Amer focuses its High Point Market intros on trends appealing to interior designers, including handmade and wool products that tick the boxes for craftsmanship, longevity and unique artistic value. The debuting Aurai collection is specially crafted with a natural abrash appearance, which is achieved by special dyeing techniques for raw wool. The collection’s transitional patterns incorporate intricately detailed classic design elements.
Hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans, the new Ensemble collection is crafted from raw hand-spun New Zealand wool and silk, offering a luxurious texture and lasting quality. Inspired by the fluid forms and bold expression of modern art, the collection blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design.
The fluid forms of modern art inspire Amer’s Ensemble collection, hand-knotted of New Zealand wool and silk. Shown,
ENS-26 in ash
ART RESOURCES
Market Square, 278
Art Resources unveils this wool and viscose abstract design from its hand-knotted Tibetan Weave 100 collection. Shown, AR21A50
Designers and retailers will find a trove of traditional and simple modern designs at Art Resources’ expanded High Point showroom, as well as the highly crafted Nomad and Marrakesh collections. The company continues to grow its Exotic Fibers lineup with an array of luxury natural fibers from merino wool to mulberry silk to meet designer demands.
Look for debuts in the Atlas, Tibetan 60, and Nomad collections. Hand-knotted in Pakistan of pure wool, designs in the Nomad collection are classically Persian and range from Heriz to Kazak in traditional colorways. Atlas collection rugs are inspired by Moroccan artistry and crafted of wool and silk in chic textural neutrals. A go-to source for lush Tibetan rugs, the company will introduce new transitional designs in both its hand-knotted Tibetan 60 and Tibetan 100 collections from India.
From the coveted Marrakesh Collection by Art Resources this artful design combines craft and fashion. Shown, AR8M75
CAPEL
200 N. Hamilton
Capel introduces Persia, a high-quality, high value hand-tufted collection debuting with two designs. Shown, Mahal in onyx.
Market shoppers visiting Capel’s new showroom will find an emphasis on new colors and designs in its expanded lineup of high-quality, high-value tufted rugs and a growing focus on entry-level hand-knotted collections.
Two new hand-tufted collections, Mesa and Persia, lead the spring lineup. Mesa, a contemporary geometric range, is made of 100 percent all-natural undyed wool with a palette of calming, organic colors and a looped pile. Persia, also in 100 percent hand-tufted wool, features two classic Oriental patterns – Keshan and Mahal – in a wide range of colorways. The Vestige collection is hand-knotted of wool and features vintage motifs and soft muted colors. Capel is also adding three new designs to the Cherise collection, including Pavan, which is hand-knotted of 50 percent wool and 50 percent New Zealand wool. In the hand-loomed category the new York collection is anticipated to be a favorite. It is hand-loomed in India using undyed, all-natural wool, and is fully reversible.
Capel’s new hand-loomed York collection is crafted of undyed wool and is reversible. Shown in brown.
CODARUS/ANNIE SELKE
300 W. Broad Ave.
Annie Selke x Marie Flanigan debuts the Tory rug hand-knotted of New Zealand wool with braided tassels. Shown, Tory in pewter blue
Annie Selke, which shows at the Codarus showroom, will present an array of new rug designs in its licensed program with award-winning, Houston based interior designer Marie Flanigan. The collection reflects her signature timeless elegance with modern elements, rich textures, neutral palettes and sophisticated details.
The Tory rug is hand-knotted of New Zealand wool with stripes in a plush high-low weave and finished with bohemian braided tassels. The Roan Ikat rug is woven from wool and cotton and features a vertical ikat pattern with chic fringe finish. For the Heights rug, Flanigan creates the illusion of layers with a flatweave of wool and cotton. Offset ladder stripes are hand-loomed using a traditional dhurrie weave.
The Ronan Ikat wool rug is hand woven with a vertical ikat pattern. Shown, Ronan in natural.
COURISTAN
IHFC, D335
The Hudson collection by Couristan is hand-knotted of space-dyed wool for a unique color palette. Shown, Murray Hill
3501/1306 in plum
Couristan continues to expand its offerings in the handmade category with a growing selection of hand-knotted, hand tufted and handwoven collections. At High Point Market the company will introduce Hudson, a range of hand-knotted space dyed wool rugs with fringed edges. Influenced by architectural details, the sophisticated designs are linear yet abstract and boast a unique color palette.
The debuting Lotus collection is hand-tufted of 100 percent wool with an over-tuft construction for textural interest. The oversized block patterns are rendered in earth tones. Couristan's Joshua collection is hand-woven of soft 100 percent PET yarn which is space-dyed and carded to enhance oversized abstract motifs influenced by the mid-century modern Bohemian aesthetic.
Over-tufting lends texture to the oversized block patterns of Couristan’s Lotus collection, hand tufted in wool. Shown,
Lotus 8223/3864 pagoda/earth
FEIZY
309 N. Hamilton
Meticulously hand-knotted of New Zealand wool, Feizy’s Khyber collection debuts at HPMKT. Shown, Khyber-69GKF in blue/beige
Feizy opens its showroom to host a full roster of designer events and spotlights three new collections: Khyber, Norris and Jaxson. Enduring works of art for both classic and modern interiors, Khyber collection rugs are meticulously hand-knotted of New Zealand wool, using the Persian knot technique.
The Norris collection, also hand-woven with the Persian knot technique, is crafted in a luxurious blend of Gazni and New Zealand wool, which is hand-spun and abrash dyed. Hand-sheared, double-washed and hand-serged, these rugs showcase traditional Oushak designs in brown, green and rust hues.
In the machine-made category, Feizy debuts Jaxson, woven of worsted New Zealand wool with hand-carved details and a high/low cut pile, to create a visually appealing three-dimensional design. Irregular layered patterns are inspired by fine art and natural surfaces in gray, ivory, blue, beige and red.
Feizy embellishes the machine-woven Jaxon collection with hand-carved details and high/low cut pile. Shown, Jaxson
39SAF in green
HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI)
IHFC, D431
The Carlton collection from HRI features a Wilton weave, Pakistani Ghazni wool, and timeless designs. Shown, Carlton 30 in ivory
HRI showcases two standout collections at High Point Market, with one, Faberge, among its highest caliber hand-knotted collections, and the other a high quality innovative machine-woven assortment called Carlton. Cross woven on Wilton loom in Pakistan, Carlton rugs are created using fine Pakistani and Ghazni wool and undergo a careful hand-finishing and luster washing to enhance their softness and sheen. The collection features classic Persian and Oriental-inspired designs, including Kashans, Oushaks and stylized Shiraz patterns.
In its hand-knotted category, the spotlight is on the Faberge collection, which represents the highest level of hand-knotted quality in HRI’s lineup. Crafted from 100 percent finely spun New Zealand wool and woven in India, the collection offers all-over Persian designs in fresh, on-trend colorations.
HRI spotlights the Faberge collection, intricately hand-knotted of New Zealand wool with Persian designs in fresh new
colors. Shown, FG2, Sofia
JAIPUR LIVING
C&D Building at 201 W. Commerce Ave., Suite 4N
The Scandinavian-inspired Romy design from Jaipur’s new Hazden collection is hand-knotted of wool. Shown HAZ02
Jaipur Living celebrates the fifth anniversary of its partnership with designer Barclay Butera at HPMKT, adding Club, a new grid design, to the collaboration’s best-selling Oxford collection. The company launches seven hand-knotted 100 percent wool collections, including Cera, inspired by mosaic and geometric tile patterns; Jinson, with medallions inspired by Turkish textiles; Hazdan, which draws on Scandinavian designs; Sarmak featuring beloved Turkish motifs; and Amelen, a contemporary take on Moroccan style.
Designers will also find two additions to the popular Manchaha series, an upcycling initiative that empowers rural Indian artisans to weave one-of-a-kind rugs using leftover hand-spun yarn. The Darpan rug was woven by aristans, Godhi, Nathi and Chodi, while the Nadi Chattan design was woven by a mother and son duo.
Designed and woven by Jaipur Living artisans, this upcycled Manchaha one of a kind rug is woven from leftover
hand-spun yarn. Shown, LES1064
JAUNTY
IHFC, D329
Jaunty introduces Karina, hand-tufted of wool with accents of viscose, in a stone colorway.
Jaunty showcases 2025 introductions, Karina and Solara, and line extensions to the top-selling Hudson collection, all hand-tufted in India. New patterns and colorways in Hudson feature a loop and cut construction with transitional and updated traditional designs in silver, clay and other earth tones.
The Karina collection is hand-tufted with a wool pile and accents of viscose. These rugs offer an antique faded look in more subtle patterns and colorways. Solara rugs are hand-tufted in wool and feature a looped construction in contemporary and a few transitional patterns in bold colors and some softer tones.
Jaunty’s Solara, hand-tufted of wool, features a looped construction in a striking pattern now available in mineral colorway.
KALATY
IHFC, G369
Kalaty grows the hand-knotted Oushak-inspired Ambrose collection with this updated classic pattern in fashion-forward
palette. Shown AM1009
Kalaty Rug Corp. presents one of its largest-ever High Point Market product introductions in a range of styles and weaves -- including high-end hand-knotted and high-quality machine-woven pieces. Must-sees in the hand-knot category include two especially luxurious collections made entirely of natural silk: Piazza, with updated traditional designs, and the contemporary styled Prato lineup. Black and white graphic designs are also en vogue again and Kalaty hits the ground running with the new Helix lineup, which offers contemporary graphic motifs hand-knotted of premium hand-spun wool. In addition, some of Kalaty's favorite existing rug collections see a line extension as well. For instance, the company's hand-knotted Ambrose collection, which reworks Oushak motifs in fashion colors, adds a fresh green colorway.
Finally, Kalaty is also debuting two new high-end hand-finished power-loomed collections including one from the company's collaboration with renowned Brooklyn artist Katie Merz, called Paintwrks, derived from artwork. Kalaty also adds fresh styles to Merz's popular Sportsglyph collection.
Contemporary graphic motifs of the cutting-edge Helix collection are hand-knotted of premium hand-spun wool. Shown, HX1495
KARASTAN
IHFC, D443
Karastan introduces Forsyth Park, a wool collection with intricate designs and colors. Shown, Cloverdale in beige/steel.
Karastan expects its four new collections to be well received at High Point Market, along with continued growth in existing collections. The company introduces 11 designs in the wool Forsyth Park collection. Imported from India, this line is presented in a range of intricate designs and colors.
The Persepolis collection debuts with 10 traditional and contemporary designs in blues, green and cream. Made from 100 polyester with cotton backing, the rugs feature a soft fringe and are imported from Turkey. Karastan will also showcase the new Surry Hills in 10 designs, and Wind River, a 100 percent polyester collection of 14 traditional and contemporary styles with soft fringe. Both Surry Hills and Wind River are made in Turkey.
The new Persepolis collection from Karastan features contemporary and traditional designs in 100 percent polyester.
Shown, Anazil in dusty sage
KAS
IHFC, G270
Kas Rugs’ Adele collection is machine woven of space-dyed polyester with patterns inspired by natural elements. Shown,
Adele 8812 in ivory/beige/stone
Kas grows its handmade assortment for spring 2025, focusing on high quality and unique craftsmanship. The Chloe Collection is expected to be a top seller for its eco-friendly materials and versatile designs.
The company introduces new designs to the Sophia collection which is hand-knotted from wool with intricate multi-textured details. The wool Darcy collection, hand-knotted from New Zealand wool, also has line extensions with Scandinavian design inspiration and neutral colors. In the hand-tufted category, Kas also spotlights the vivid tropical and floral palm designs in the Cove collection, which is made from fine wool with hand carved dimensional details.
New to the Kas Rugs’ machine-made lineup is Adele, an ultra-silky collection that is cross-woven of space-dyed polyester in Turkey. Designs capture the essence of natural elements like stone, wood, and clay in warm, earthy colors. Look for new outdoor rugs, including reversible styles designed for indoor-outdoor spaces.
Hand-knotted of wool, the multi-textured Sophia collection from KAS features sophisticated designs and subtle colorways.
Shown, Sophia 2402
LAVIN RUGS
IHFC, C212
Hand-tufted of recycled PET, Lavin Rugs’ indoor-outdoor offerings feature contemporary collections like the new Myra.
Shown, N5008
Fledgling area rug label Lavin Rugs returns to High Point Market for a second time and will feature its recently announced licensed program alongside designer and Bargain Mansion celebrity Tamara Day. The Dallas-based division of lighting big-wig Quorum International, will also focus spring market on its recycled PET area rug debuts, which include the Tamara Day Contemporary Luxe collection, a soft hand-tufted assortment.
Lavin brand collections crafted from PET fiber that make a debut are the Kali collection, which offers modern geometric designs, hand-tufted in a loop pile; the hand-tufted Myra lineup of nature-inspired designs and linear motifs; and the hand-woven indoor-outdoor Pari collection offers high-low neutral striped and geometric patterns.
Hombre from the Eclectic Luxe collection by Tamara Day for Lavin is a sophisticated design machine woven of polypropylene
and polyester. Shown, Hombre gray/orange
LOLOI
IHFC, D320
Loloi introduces Canopy an assortment of whimsical floral scenes with woodland animals from the Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi
collaboration. Shown, 02SGBH
At this spring’s High Point Market, Loloi will showcase several new introductions across its core line and notable designer collaborations. The company introduces Priscilla, a collection of vintage-inspired patterns with a neutral stone palette, distressed details, and low pile. Power-loomed of 100 percent polyester in Turkey, the collection is durable and easy care. Also debuting under the Loloi label is Wildwood, inspired by vintage needlepoint and showcasing botanical patterns in detailed, mirrored designs. Wildwood is power-loomed of 100 percent polyester in Turkey and is OEKO-TEX certified.
From the Amber Lewis x Loloi collaboration, Molly replicates the look of vintage handmade rugs through a textured low pile and nuanced tones. These rugs are power-loomed of polypropylene and polyester in Egypt and OEKO-TEX certified for safety. Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi also introduces the new Canopy assortment which features whimsical, hand-painted floral scenes with woodland animals. It’s power-loomed of a polyester and cotton blend in China.
Loloi adds the Molly collection to its popular Amber Lewis x Loloi program. Shown, MOL-01
-- Continue reading our Exclusive Rug Buyers’ Guide to High Point Market, Part 2