RugNews.com tours all the major area rug showrooms participating in this winter's Las Vegas Market in this
people and product review.

LAS VEGAS -- As RugNews.com scoped out the winter edition of Las Vegas Market, execs at rug showrooms across Buildings A, B, and C said that the mood of retailers was optimistic and the excitement among both attendees and exhibitors was palpable. Not only did new introductions go over well with market attendees, at every one of our stops retail buyers and designers were busy placing orders.

In this two-part industry exclusive, tour Las Vegas Market alongside RugNews.com editors to talk with buyers at the show and get a look at their favorite area rugs.

COURISTAN


Couristan's Len Andolino and Marlys Giordano give Jacob Richards and Niko Papadopoulos of Sergenians a tour
of the new Reign collection (hanging right) of high-quality Axminister wool and nylon rugs. Shown, design 07

Couristan's latest handmade introductions continue to generate interest among both existing buyers and newcomers stopping by the showroom to learn more. Says Marlys Giordano," Attendance was 'buzzy', with customers excited by the new introductions, especially the hand-knots. It was steady in the showroom throughout the show and many customers commented that they couldn’t believe how much the line has changed and how blown away they are by the new direction." The company spent much of the past two years developing and bringing to market its handcrafted area rugs, which signal a refined strategy in the category. Among the featured favorites is the hand-knotted Hamadan collection of updated traditional Kazak designs in soft neutral colors. These rugs are crafted of wool in an Oushak weave, with a loose knot. Marketgoers were the first to preview Lucknow, which features the same construction as Hamadan. Lucknow reworks classic motifs with bolder colors in the accents paired with grounds in trending neutrals. Another favorite, Desi collection is hand-knotted and reworks motifs such as Ikat and Heriz by blowing up the scale and rendering them in rich on-trend colors.

Couristan also introduced a high-quality machine-woven collection, Reign, cross-woven of space-dyed wool. Reign offers intricate classic motifs in rich colors. For shoppers browsing outdoor rugs the new Joshua collection ticked the box. This lineup is hand-woven of soft PET (high content recycled material) and features soft, organic geometric motifs. Rugs are woven of space-dyed, carded yarns and feature a tactile nubby finish.


Couristan previewed the colorful Oushak-style motifs of the Lucknow collection, which is hand-knotted in an Oushak weave.

DALYN RUGS


Dalyn's newest additions to its Luxury Washable series, which added a new soft pile construction, were instant hits. Shown, 
KC11 in teal

Dalyn continues to hit home runs with its printed area rug assortment, notably its Luxe Washable collection of rugs and coordinating pillows and throws. Two major introductions spanning 60 designs debut a new soft pile construction that is washable. Tabrook is a range of traditional designs and the new Kochi offers contemporary patterns including abstracts. All of Dalyn's washables are available in custom-size rugs within two weeks.

"We can offer fashion without having to carry inventory. It’s a fashion accessory," said Kibbe Waters, sales, eastern region, who noted that the company expects Tabrook and Kochi to be 2025 home runs.


Dalyn's new Tabrook collection of washable rugs and coordinating accents offers a range of traditional designs. Shown,
TB15 in pink

DYNAMIC RUGS


Donald and Emily Perkins of Carpetland of New England (Avon, Connecticut) headed to Las Vegas Market to shop
Dynamic Rugs before Surfaces kicked off. Shown, Daisy 9082-999

Dynamic Rugs had a positive response to its dozens of new introductions especially those which offered more colors and warmer tones. The debuting Wave collection hand-tufted of wool offered abstract designs in the ground with raised ultra plush organic ivory pile. Another favorite was the Stefano collection of hand-loomed rugs with printed designs. The tufted Daisy collection of floral motifs continues to be a hit for its subtle yet colorful patterns.

The Milano collection of machine-made designs with muted traditional patterns also earned a thumbs up. These rugs are cross-woven on Wilton looms of space-dyed polyester. The Jax collection also received a positive response from show buyers. These cut and loop pile wool handmade rugs offer a simple linear pattern with variegate colorations featured in the chunky loops.

The line extensions to Dynamic Rugs' popular plush Maasai lineup, which featured geometric motifs in trendy colors including deep green, were a hit with shoppers. Lastly the company previewed Eclipse collection additions of rounds and shapes which customers gave a thumbs up. Eclipse is a 1 million point collection, woven using a special double pointing technique which results in a rich color palette.


The unexpected designs of Dynamic Rugs' hand-tufted Wave collection were a hit at the winter Las Vegas Market.
Shown, 0904-900

EXQUISITE RUGS


Exquisite Rugs showcased its designer-driven lineup in a spacious new World Market Center showroom in Building B.

Growing area rug purveyor Exquisite Rugs doubled its World Market Center showroom size for winter 2025 market, relocating to a new Building B location, B-268. The spacious 4,000 square foot space allowed the rug company to showcase a dramatically expanded range of full-size rugs and also showcase its samples in easy to browse displays.

Among the favorite market debuts are additions to the company's popular soft tonal and textured collections including Kokomo and Cozy. The updated traditional patterns of the Artisan collection and the coordinating contemporary abstract styles of Infinity are also top choices. These high-end woven rugs are power-loomed of wool and nylon, hand-finished and hand-carved. The company's newest hand-tufted Entero and Teton collections offer raised geometric designs in tonal palettes so popular today.


Exquisite Rugs' cozy tonal textured styles continue to trend with designers and high-end showrooms. Shown, 
Kokomo 7246, top, and Cozi 7240

FEIZY


Hasan Jafri, Dover Rug & Home in Natick, Mass. and rug rep Lynn Dunn at the Feizy showroom during Vegas market.
Shown, Kawai collection

Feizy reports a busy start to the winter Las Vegas Market, with large accounts stopping in to update their lines and browse new introductions, said Mike Riley, president, who added that the new Jaxson collection is a "monster hit." A high-end machine-woven lineup, Jaxson is made of worsted New Zealand wool, with hand-carved details and a high-low cut pile. Another market favorite is the debuting Eden collection of abstract and contemporary designs which coordinates with the Dartmouth range of updated Oushak-inspired designs. The Skyview collection, which includes abstract and contemporary designs inspired by fine art and natural textures, are machine-woven of durable polypropylene frieze yarn and are made with two-ply yarn. Skyview has a plush texture with a 24mm cut pile.

The company featured the bold abstract designs of the hand-tufted Kawai in its entry display, which stopped buyers in their tracks for their bold colorful patterns. These abstract statement rugs offer a plush medium pile of wool and viscose. More discrete favorites were the new floral additions to the company's Belfort collection of hand-tufted raised ivory patterns on neutral grounds.


A major hit for Feizy is its new Jaxson collection of machine-woven, hand-carved rugs, crafted of New Zealand rugs.

HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI)


HRI's updated traditional designs are driving business as in its Faberge collection of hand-knotted wool rugs.

Harounian Rugs International (HRI) showcased its latest assortment of hand-knotted area rug collections, including Faberge, which offers rich and colorful updated traditional floral designs -- a look that continues to be a top-selling style at the New York-based rug company. However, another showstopper at Las Vegas Market hails from the machine-woven side of HRI's rug assortment. This newcomer is a novel construction that HRI previewed at market and is called Carlton, a luxurious power-loomed wool lineup, which Greg Jordt, EVP, expects to be 2025 winner. This collection of traditional patterns has fringed edges and is crafted in Pakistan. The rugs are finished by hand and receive a luster wash for added softness. Carlton rugs received a very positive response, Jordt said, adding that there is "nothing in the market like it."

HRI also chose to showcase several other collections that offer traditional looks, notably traditional Heriz medallion patterns, including those from its popular Antique Heriz collection, which is a long-running top-selling lineup that is among HRI's highest quality in programmed rugs.


HRI debuted the high-end Carlton collection of power-loomed rugs crafted of Pakistani wool and over-dyed for rich, saturated colors.

KALATY RUGS


Kalaty's new Himalaya collection's green abstract designs, hand-knotted of premium wool, were a market hit. Shown, HX1493

Kalaty had a busy winter market following a significant rollout of new area rug collections and line extensions. "We've been very busy," said Mike Kalaty, who noted the company had 50 percent more appointments this winter market compared to the prior year and that people are more excited. The company's plush new Himalaya collection, hand-knotted of premium wool, features organic shaped and linear geometric patterns, and was a winter favorite. In addition, the recently introduced hand-knotted Amalfi collection of updated-Oushak motifs in contemporary fashion colors and crafted of premium wool continues to be a favorite with clients. Also making waves in Vegas is the innovative Kosta collection, which is is distressed antique-style patterns with unexpected streaked motif, hand-knotted of wool with bamboo silk to highlight its streaked design elements.

Other well-received additions are the latest Orion designs, always a crowd pleaser at Kalaty, which included a new brown-toned abstract motif.


Kalaty's recently introduced Kosta collection of distressed antique-style patterns with streaked motif, resonated with
winter buyers for its innovative designs. Shown, KT-1365

KARASTAN RUGS


Karastan's Steve Fortier shows Gerald and Carla Gerami, Rug Gallery by Geramis, Lafayette, Louisiana, Karastan's
new made in Turkey rug production. Shown, Windermere's Ashbourne

Karastan introduced rug buyers at the winter 2025 edition of Las Vegas Market to its new Turkish machine-woven area rugs after halting its domestic production of area rugs. Among the 24 imported collections are many of its best-selling machine-made collections, including the long-running Spice Market lineup.

The soft Divina, Memento and Windermere all are now produced in Turkey and were on show at the Karastan space. Divina rugs offer traditional designs made of polyester with subtle sheen. Memento includes high-low designs ranging from contemporary to transitional in a highly textured pile that uses shrink polyester. Windermere is crafted of soft and durable polyester and offers traditional ornamental styles. Another favorite, the Tryst collection, debuts several new designs at market. These rugs are woven of 55 percent viscose and 45 percent polyester.


Karastan's successful Tryst collection of machine-woven abstract styles, adds fresh styles for market and remains a favorite. 

LOLOI


Loloi's Scout collection, hand-knotted of wool and cotton, took center stage in Loloi's showroom at winter market.

Loloi introduced nine new collections at the winter edition of Las Vegas Market addressing key buying trends such as tonal textured designs in both updated traditional looks and pared down geometrics. A highlight includes Scout, featured in Loloi's main Building B entry. The hand-knotted Scout collection is crafted of 92 percent wool and 8 percent cotton and features an overlapping patchwork style available in three tonal colorways (beige, denim and charcoal). Displayed nearby is the Prudence lineup of hand-tufted 100 percent wool rugs with a tighter looped ground in neutral palettes and thicker yarn in the raised ivory loop motif. Finally, the hand-loomed Asha rolls out and offers geometric pattern rugs crafted in soft natural colors including dove, sky and bark.


Loloi's hand-tufted Prudence collection offers raised ivory floral motifs with grounds of trending neutrals.

-- Continue reading RugNews.com's Las Vegas Market: People and Products, Part 2