A mélange of fashion forward area rug designs will debut at showrooms across the High Point campus this fall.
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- With dozens of area rug exhibitors introducing their latest trend-forward collections, retail buyers and designers heading to High Point Market will have the opportunity to shop the most innovative weaving and design advancements available.
In fact, rug exhibitors continue to ratchet up the caliber of area rugs for market shoppers, offering cutting-edge designs across price points. New machine-woven designs feature inventive constructions to inject more color, softness and texture into their finished products, and this includes hot-selling categories such as machine-washable rugs and indoor-outdoor pieces that have the hand of indoor-only rugs. Correspondingly it also has prompted some machine-woven vendors to re-explore wool machine-wovens, which marry natural materials, durability and competitive pricing.
What's more, clever designs, weaves and fibers at the high-end inject new life into a category once dominated by traditional motifs in hand-knotted wool. Fall market brings with it more luxurious rug introductions, with many high-end rug brands offering pure silk pieces or injecting silk into a design's accents. Now wool gets a new luxury lease on life with many hand-knot specialists upgrading to alpaca, cashmere, mohair and merino options.
In the industry's most comprehensive guide to area rug debuts at High Point Market, RugNews.com showcases groundbreaking debuts to bolster 2024’s final selling season. In Part 1, we cover rug showrooms from A to K. Part 2 continues the coverage with showrooms L through U.
AMER RUGS
IHFC, H-407
Amer debuts the wool and silk Logan collection of hand-knotted motifs in 81 KPSI. Shown, LOG-6
Amer makes headlines with the introduction of Amer Rugs x Sealy, a licensing program premiering with six collections in hand-tufted, hand-loomed and power-loomed offerings. Alabama, Florence and Jasper are hand-tufted of premium New Zealand wool and Indian wool in an all-loop construction. The Hawaii and Aloha collections are hand-loomed from hand-spun wool with subtle, varied hues. Also from Amer x Sealy, the Easton collection is power-loomed and features a stylish, faded look.
Among its Amer brand debuts are three hand-knotted collections in silk, or wool and silk blends. The Logan collection is hand-knotted with high-quality wool and silk in 81 knots per square inch, blending inspirations from modern art and urban landscapes with brushstroke-like patterns. Amer’s Artemis collection evokes the elegance of past eras while remaining undeniably fresh. Hand-knotted with high-quality wool and silk in 64 KPSI, the line blends classic charm and contemporary flair. The new Blaze collection is hand-knotted with 81 KPSI in luxurious high-quality silk. A soft neutral palette and delicate highlights enhance texture and visual allure while providing comfort underfoot.
Amer Rugs x Sealy introduces the Jasper collection hand-tufted of New Zealand wool and Indian wool. Shown, JAS-1
ART RESOURCES
Market Square, 278
New wool and silk abstract designs debut in Art Resources’ popular Emerald collection. Shown, Emerald 90561
Art Resources cuts the ribbon on its expanded Market Square showroom, now encompassing over 3500 feet and featuring its broad assortment of hand-knotted rugs. Look for line extensions to some of its top-selling collections, including the pure wool Marrakesh, which introduces several classic Moroccan designs spiced up with fashion-forward color palettes. The company also continues to expand its lineup of artful abstract motifs including fresh additions to its popular and long-running Emerald collection lavishly detailed in wool and silk.
High Point Market shoppers will be first to see Art Resources’ new hand-knotted wool Oushak collection offered in an array of pastels and pale neutrals favored by designers. But the big news is the expansion of its coveted Exotic Fibers collection featuring luxury options such as merino wool, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, and mulberry silk. The program is offered in limited stock but can be customized in the designer’s choice of Pantone colors for delivery in three to four months.
Art Resources introduces its new pure-wool, hand-knotted Oushak collection in pale fashion colorways. Shown, Ar14M75
CAPEL
200 N. Hamilton
Capel introduces the hand-knotted Aquarelles collection of abstract patterns. Shown, design 30 in verte
Capel relocates its showroom to the Design District, (200 N. Hamilton) and expects traffic to increase significantly with the new location, says the company's Cameron Capel. Among the highlights on display is Capel's new Aquarelles line of contemporary hand-knotted area rugs inspired by French impressionist watercolors. Crafted with luxurious silk yarns, these rugs feature smooth color transitions and a fluid feel. Another hand-knot introduction is Jansson, offering cubist-inspired abstract geometric motifs in monochromatic palettes crafted from wool.
For shoppers seeking fresh twists on plaid patterns in easy-care rugs, Capel's Tattersall ticks the box. Inspired by traditional tattersall plaid patterns, these rugs are hand-loomed using 100 percent polyester (PET) yarns.
Capel's Jansson lineup features cubist-inspired patterns, hand-knotted of wool. Shown, Jansson-750 taupe
COURISTAN
IHFC, D335
Couristan introduces fall shoppers to its indoor-outdoor Castille collection, woven of polyester and poly-chenille. Shown, 2949-1315
Couristan showcases its rug introductions, in both the handmade and machine-woven categories. for fall market in a new permanent showroom located at IHFC, D335. Among the highlights are the new Castille, Cosmoros, Elysian and Utopia collections. The indoor-outdoor Castille assortment includes four designs in transitional, contemporary, and botanical patterns with multiple colors in each. Rugs are machine-woven in a blend of outdoor safe polyester with poly-chenille in the accents for added texture and interest. Castille rugs are constructed in Belgium on a tapestry machine for a unique finish.
Cosmoros expands Couristan's handmade lineup and includes five ethnic-styled abstract designs hand-woven of 100 percent jute. Cosmoros rugs are flatwoven with an antique fringe in a neutral color palette that allows effortless design options. The hand-knotted Elysian collection takes a fresh approach to traditional motifs and is crafted of wool in an Oushak weave with a high/low construction. Likewise, Utopia, also hand-knotted of wool, gives classic designs a modern twist with colors including rich pinks, turquoise, gold and green.
Couristan introduces the hand-knotted Utopia collection, which reworks classic Persian floral motifs for contemporary tastes.
Shown, UT01/1003
FEIZY
309 N. Hamilton
Feizy debuts the high-quality plush textured Skyview collection, machine-woven of polypropylene frieze
2-ply yarn. Shown, SKV-39QCF-GRN
Feizy hosts several designer events throughout market, offering attendees the opportunity to shop its latest area rugs while visiting for educational discussions or socials. Among the featured introductions is the Dakota collection crafted from hand-spun, abrash-dyed semi-worsted New Zealand wool. Featuring a Persian knot weave and a plush cut pile in an intricate Kohinoor diamond-inspired design, Dakota is available in six directional colorways.
The company’s high-quality machine-made rollouts include three innovative collections. Dartmouth features durable high-twist 2-ply polypropylene frieze yarn. Machine-made with a 10mm cut pile, these rugs showcase updated traditional designs with intricate Persian-inspired patterns in muted palettes. Likewise, the Skyview collection, is also woven of polypropylene frieze 2-ply yarn. However, Skyview offers a plusher texture with a 24mm cut pile and abstract and contemporary designs inspired by fine art and natural textures rendered in up to 25 colors.
Artistry abounds in the machine-woven Jaxson collection, crafted in India of New Zealand wool with hand-carved details and a high/low cut pile. Worsted wool adds a luxurious feel and enhances durability, while hand washing gives these contemporary styled rugs a refined finish.
Dartmouth features durable high-twist 2-ply polypropylene frieze yarn machine-made with a 10mm cut pile. Shown, DRT-39QKF
HRI
IHFC, D-431
HRI showcases its painterly abstract Spectrum collection of luxurious knotted wool and silk rugs. Shown, SP-1002 sage/ocean
HRI heads to High Point Market focusing not only on its trend-forward hand-crafted rugs but also on its expansive assortment of one-of-a-kind pieces at special pricing along with free freight for qualified buyers. Featured collections include the hand-knotted pure wool Chelsea lineup of bordered floral designs. The hand-knotted Splendid collection is a fresh take on classic floral motifs with directional color combinations and asymmetrical designs imbuing an atmosphere of luxury and comfort.
For shoppers seeking luxurious contemporary looks, HRI's intricately patterned abstract Spectrum collection ticks the box. These pieces, crafted in Nepal, are hand-knotted from wool and silk, and counterpoint traditional craftsmanship with modern design. These rugs typically feature intricate patterns and vibrant colors, blending the natural sheen of silk with the durability of wool.
HRI's hand-knotted Chelsea lineup offers intricate floral bordered motifs in fashion-forward palettes. Shown, HP-191 rust/camel
JAIPUR LIVING
C&D Building at 201 W. Commerce Ave., Suite 4N
Jaipur Living showcases Amata, handmade of recycled plastic, from its collaboration alongside House Sprucing. Shown, AMT01
Jaipur Living is showcasing its sumptuous Gamil collection created in an exclusive collaboration with Atlanta-based designer Michael Habachy. Gamil is intricately hand-woven on a punja loom using traditional Persian weaving techniques. Its shaggy high-low texture is achieved by treating long fibers of New Zealand wool to a special double washing process. Gamil's base is made of hand-carded, hand-spun wool and is available in 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 and custom sizes (retail pricing: MAP $4,000 in 8x10).
For fall shoppers, Jaipur Living also highlights its Amata collection from its House Sprucing collaboration. House Sprucing founders, husband and wife duo Heather and Tyson Fujikawa, were inspired by European design and Amata (“beloved” in Italian), and the rug designs capture the charm synonymous with iconic European cities like Paris. Each intricately patterned rug in the collection is handmade using 100 percent PET yarn offering rich textures and durability in a fusion of vintage-inspired sophistication and contemporary aesthetics. Available sizes are nine- and10-foot runners, 5x8, 8x10, 9x12,10x14. MSRP is $1,275 in 8x10.
The ultra plush handwoven Gamil lineup from Jaipur Living is created in an exclusive collaboration with designer Michael Habachy.
Shown, GAM01
JAUNTY
IHFC D329
Jaunty’s indoor-outdoor Manchester collection debuts Nomadic-inspired designs hand-woven of special polyester yarn.
Jaunty heads to High Point with introductions designed to meet market shoppers’ growing demand for vivid colors and more transitional and contemporary patterns with unique and innovative constructions. On show will be new designs from the Sterling collection of hand-tufted rugs using textured wool yarn hand-dyed specifically to create rich color palettes.
Jaunty’s new additions to the Petra collection are hand-tufted using textured wool yarn and an exceptional dyeing technique to create a unique combination of colors and tone-on-tone looks. New nomadic-inspired designs in the Manchester collection are hand-woven with a special polyester yarn and feature an innovative backing material making them suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. And the richly textured Tango collection is hand-tufted from multicolored, hand-dyed wool yarn with random color placement for visual appeal.
Artful Tango collection rugs from Jaunty combine texture and random color placement for transitional rooms.
KALATY RUG
IHFC G369
Kalaty's Oushak-inspired Amalfi collection is hand-knotted of premium hand-spun wool and features contemporary palettes.
Shown, AF-1292
Kalaty will highlight a range of new high-end rug collections and additions to existing bestsellers for fall market shoppers. Among the latest hand-knotted collections at the high-end are Amalfi, a range of contemporary Oushak motifs hand-knotted of 100 percent premium hand-spun wool; Celine, a 100 percent premium hand-spun wool line of updated-traditional designs in fashion colors; Forte, a high-fashion collection blending modern-meets-traditional styles in a wool-Silkette blend; and Kosta, an elegant eclectic group also made in a wool-Silkette blend.
An expected fall hit will be Kalaty's hand-finished power-loomed collections, which are virtually indistinguishable from many hand-knotted designs. And there are two featured collections, Ventura and Blooma, both hand-bound and crafted of wool. Ventura is a group of ten abstract and modern designs with hand-carved details, and the Blooma collection features updated-traditional floral patterns that receive a special finishing wash for a lustrous finish. The company also expands its long-running partnership with fashion house Natori, showcasing a line extension to its Natori Lhasa lineup of abstract motifs in subdued color palettes. Natori Lhasa rugs are hand-knotted in a Tibetan weave using a wool-Silkette blend with high-low carving.
For fall High Point shoppers, Kalaty expands its long-running luxurious Natori Lhasa collection of abstract designs. Shown, NL-395
KALEEN
Showplace, 2345
Kaleen expands its LUXE series with the introduction of the richly textured Casavola collection. Shown, CVL01-80
Kaleen will continue to feature its growing custom rugs program and introduces three new LUXE collections – Rhodera, Jinan and Casavola -- which will be showcased in design installations throughout the company's Showplace space.
The hand-knotted Rhodera collection draws inspiration from layers of sandstone and is brimming with rhythmic texture with beige, gray, and steel colorways. The Jinan collection showcases the intricacy of hand-knotting allowing texture and nuance to take center stage. Its minimalist design fit available in beige, ecru, white and steel. Finally LUXE adds Casavola collection, which offers textured geometric motifs to bring texture and elegance into any space. The first design is a chevron pattern available in sand, glacier, ash and spice. The second design in the collection is a diamond motif, with a palette including denim, sand, silver and spice. Like all LUXE product, these latest introductions offer custom orders fabricated and delivered in just 30 days with Kaleen's new express airfreight option.
“By combining the luxury of our Luxe collections with the versatility of our Custom Rugs program, we’re able to offer a tailored solution for every client, whether they’re looking for bold, fashion-forward designs or fully personalized creations,” said Monty Rathi, COO.
Kaleen's LUXE program's Rhodera collection can deliver custom sized hand-knotted rugs in 30 days. Shown, RHD01-03
KARASTAN
IHFC, D443
Karastan expands its hand-knotted lineup for the fall with a line extension to Mystique, hand-knotted in Pakistan of wool
with cream ground and cheery accent colors.
For fall market-goers Karastan will feature line extensions to its hand-knotted rug assortment adding new designs to its Mystique and Balboa collections, both initially introduced at the summer 2023 edition of Las Vegas market. The Mystique lineup is inspired by western Turkey's Oushak designs and recasts the classic motifs in fashion-forward over-scale designs and optimistic accent colors. These rugs are hand-knotted in Pakistan with 100 wool.
The Balboa collection by Karastan Rugs offers detailed ornamental designs with a low-profile looped pile in trending warm and cool neutral tones. These pieces are hand-knotted in India with 100 percent wool.
Featuring trending warm and cool neutrals, the hand-knotted loop pile Bilbao collection sees a fall line extension.
KAS RUGS
IHFC, G270
For shoppers seeking plush and soft rugs, the new Solana collection from Kas Rugs is available in a range of styles.
Shown, Solana-4607
Kas Rugs showcase three collections for shoppers heading to fall High Point. The new Tuscany collection offers hand-tufted cut-loop wool rugs with viscose accents, and available in an array of colors—from classic neutrals and trendy sage and vibrant. This collection draws inspiration from subtle linear patterns and tones. The company's hand-knotted Hayden lineup uses multi-textured wool with a half-inch pile height in four neutral color palettes.
Solana is Kas' newest soft and plush collection, and includes traditional to contemporary designs with soft colorations, rich textures and lustrous look. These plush pile rugs are machine-woven from soft plush polypropylene and shrink polyester, ensuring both comfort and durability.
The understated linear motifs of Kas' new Tuscany collection offer hand-tufted cut and loop motifs with viscose accents. Shown, 401
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