Rug exhibitors at the upcoming Las Vegas Market roll out fashion-forward area rugs in a range of weaves.
LAS VEGAS - Area rug vendors exhibiting at Las Vegas Market keep the focus on proven area rug collections, updating them with fresh patterns or colorways. Yet there is plenty of newness also expected to make a splash at the upcoming show, running July 28-Aug. 1.
What's more, several collections which were introduced at the spring High Point Market make their West Coast debut based on strong results at that semi-annual home furnishings event.
Many area rug showrooms continue to focus on trending hand-crafted constructions while still offering more value conscious buyers plenty of options. Even within a weave category, such as hand-knotted, summer shoppers can browse everything from more attainably priced goods featuring thicker wools and chunkier knots to luxurious hand-knotted pieces, and multiple qualities in between. Highlight debuts include updated traditional looks in trending colorations and neutrals and abstract styles, some in neutrals, others in lively color plays.
Hand-tufted wool products, in both cut and loop and plush pile constructions continue to trend and rug makers continue to invest in the category. In fact, the selection of tufted rugs seems poised for a renaissance as vendors re-commit to the category rolling out designs in rich colorations, often with carved details, and a wealth of styles to choose from. Some favorite looks include organic abstract patterns in trend-forward palettes, geometric and linear motifs in neutrals, and color rich ombre looks and saturated solids.
Finally traditional machine-made purveyors continue to test the handmade waters for the summer show, introducing a selection of hand-knotted or hand-crafted styles. Still their bailiwick remains the machine-woven category and they showcase their expertise with the latest debuts that merge value with fashion-forward features and performance qualities.
RugNews.com takes you on the industry's only comprehensive roundup of area rugs debuting at the summer Las Vegas Market.
CAPEL RUGS
Showroom A133
Capel grows its new animal print inspired Serengeti with its Zebra pattern in black.
The focus in the Capel showroom highlights on-trend palettes, rich textures and fresh patterns for summer market. Many of the designs were featured at High Point Market and received a thumbs up from that event’s buyers.
“We’re excited to show these exciting new designs to our Western retailers and designers,” Cameron Capel, president – sales and marketing, said. “Each collection has a very attractive price point as well as an intriguing design element.”
Anticipated favorites are Mason, a transitional/contemporary hand-tufted line with a geometric aesthetic; Serengeti, a dynamic, animal print inspired collection; and Geometrics, a new hand-woven collection of "dotted" geometric motifs. In addition, Capel expands its popular hand-tufted Avanti collection with new colorways and patterns.
Capel's hand-tufted Mason lineup was an instant hit when introduced at High Point Market. Shown, 3050-750 travertine
COURISTAN
Showroom B360
Textural organic geometric patterns continue to trend and Couristan's hand-woven Simone offers the style in Sherrie
flatweave. Shown, 6114-2031
Heading to Las Vegas, Couristan continues to focus on its newest handmade collections. Among the dozens of debuts, featured collections include Banquo, a line of hand-tufted rugs which features contemporary and transitional designs crafted of undyed wool and with deep carving and overstitching for added interest. Hancock, also handmade of 100 percent natural undyed wool, is knotted in a loose construction and offers a cut pile finish that adds texture to the line’s geometric and transitional motifs. Simone collection, hand woven of 100 percent undyed and sustainable wool, is a collection of dhurrie flatweave rugs designed to emulate kilims.
Finally, Kalbarri is Couristan's newest assortment of printed rugs, featuring a hand-woven base of the softest blend of wools, including New Zealand wool. These digitally printed pieces recreate the look of higher-end antique hand-knotted pieces in fashion-forward color palettes with fringed edges.
Couristan's Kalibarri collection offers a high-quality base with printed vintage-inspired motifs. Shown, 4771-3661
DYNAMIC RUGS
Showroom A432
Offering both more classically colored and neutrally styled motifs, Dynamic Rugs' Wade lineup offers a handmade feel.
Shown, Wade 18602-869
Dynamic Rugs focuses on higher-quality merchandise at the summer show, which includes machine-made and hand-tufted designs. Previewed earlier this year the Wade-collection of classic motifs is machine-made in Turkey using a blend of wool and nylon, with a handmade feel underfoot. These rugs offer both bold and vibrant motifs with hues from red, blue and gold to more subtle motifs featuring beige and gray. Vuna offers striped and chevron patterns with handmade-like construction and neutral tones of ivory, cream, and gray. Hamilton, machine-made, offers subtle tonal transitional designs made of space-dyed polyester and shrink polyester.
For buyers looking for hand-tufted rugs the Daisy lineup features multi-level contemporary and traditional floral designs that are complemented by bold colors over a neutral base.
Hamilton from Dynamic Rugs offers trending high-low traditional motifs executed in neutral tonal colorations. Shown, 10602-100
FEIZY
Showroom C180
Feizy introduces the abstract hand-knotted Farris collection, executed in a Tibetan knot with high-low details. Shown, FER-69E0F
Feizy highlights its handcrafted rug acumen in its latest debuts at its spacious Building C lobby showroom. The new collections include fresh textural hand-tufted and hand-knotted lineups in a range of geometric and abstract styles. Among the highlights in the high-quality hand-knotted category are Farris and Montecito collections, both executed in a Tibetan knot. Farris showcases high-low abstract motifs, inspired by sedimentary rock formations, with subtle textures and neutral palette. These rugs, crafted from a blend of New Zealand wool, viscose and linen, offer unparalleled softness, subtle sheen and nuanced texture. Montecito offers geometric and abstract designs, which are textured and lustrous and crafted of premium New Zealand wool and viscose.
Anticipated richly-colored hand-tufted introductions include the Katya collection featuring modern geometric motifs with ombre styling. Feizy's Kawai, hand-tufted of European wool and viscose, showcases fluid, abstract patterns.
Feizy grows its hand-tufted assortment adding the flowing patterns of Kawai, crafted of European wool and viscose.
Shown, KAW-8983F
HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL
Showroom B433
HRI debuts the vibrant made-to-order Spectrum collection hand-knotted in Nepal of wool and silk at Vegas market.
Shown, SP-1001
HRI is building on the success of its art-inspired Milo collection adding the new made-to-order Spectrum collection of vibrantly colored wool and silk hand-knotted area rugs. The abstract flowing motif is rendered in color-drenched combinations including saffron/lilac, sage/ocean, gray/purple, and yellow/blush. These rugs are hand-knotted in Nepal. The company also is offering Las Vegas shoppers a chance to preview its minimalist geometric Italian collection, which is inspired by the Art Deco movement and hand-knotted in India.
Finally, HRI is showcasing its successful recently introduced programmed Nepali collection, hand-knotted of wool from India. This textural lineup features cut and loop pile, and offers four geometric patterns in neutral earthy colorways, including silver/ivory, gray, ivory/gray and white/ivory
Las Vegas summer shoppers will be the first to preview HRI's Italian Art Deco range of hand-knotted minimalist geometric patterns.
JAUNTY
Showroom A455
Jaunty adds the new Leaf to its textural, hand-tufted Sterling lineup for summer market-goers.
Jaunty adds to its successful recently debuted handmade area rug collections for summer shoppers as well as introducing Manchester, a collection of geometric motifs which is hand-woven in India of polyester. Among the other highlights is Sterling, a line of hand-tufted raised linear, geometric motifs. The Petra collection, also hand-tufted of wool in India, sees a line extension for summer with the debut of Moonlight. Moonlight offers a multi-texture geometric motif in shades of blue, gray and ivory.
Hand-woven of polyester, Jaunty's Manchester lineup offers a designer styling and durability.
KALATY RUG
Showroom B455
Offering rich colorations and floral motifs, Kalaty's Kosta collection is hand knotted and receives a special finishing process
to render a low to zero pile rug.
Kalaty arrives at the summer Las Vegas Market with a fresh lineup of area rugs in a range of weaves, textures, colors and styles. Debuts run the gamut from high-end heirloom designs to machine-made playful sports motifs rolling out in the sportsglyphs collection created by renowned Brooklyn-based visual artist Katie Merz -- who stops in the showroom for a demonstration of how she creates her contemporary art.
Among the most recent hand-knotted collections on show is Kosta, hand knotted using a combination of premium wool and Silkette yarns. The Kosta collection features updated-traditional patterns in popular fashion-forward colorways. Each rug is finished with a special process to create a low pile or zero pile. Likewise, Kalaty's Lyra collection is hand knotted and offers floral motifs with a zero pile of 100 percent premium hand-spun wool. Shoppers seeking luxury hand-knotted pieces can turn to several line extensions in Kalaty's most popular collections, including: Mojave, a lineup of tribal and Southwestern designs; the contemporary abstract Juno collection; the modern high-low textural Elara collection; and the long-running Natori Lhasa collection by fashion designer Josie Natori.
Kalaty's Lyra lineup of floral motifs are hand-knotted of premium wool and offer a zero pile. Shown, LR-818
KARASTAN RUGS
Showroom C312
Karastan expands its popular hand-knotted Mystique collection of transitional patterns for summer. Shown, R1217-273
Karastan is focusing on value-based products but also features an expanding lineup of hand-crafted area rugs. Mystique, among the three hand-knotted collections introduced by the company at last summer’s LVMKT, sees a 2024 line extension for Vegas retailers and designers. Mystique motifs are inspired by Western Turkey's Oushak designs with optimistic accent colors. Pieces are hand knotted in Pakistan with 100 percent wool in a 5/6 knot construction (30 knots per square inch).
The company's Salt Life label, which offers indoor performance pieces and indoor-outdoor designs, introduces the Dunes rug collection for summer market-goers. Dunes features abstract-inspired designs made with premium polyester fiber that produces a soft feel, brilliant color clarity, and richly defined details.
Karastan adds the Dunes by Salt Life collection of performance indoor rugs. Shown, Beachcomber in aqua/sea grass/denim
LOLOI
Showroom B462
Amber Lewis x Loloi sees a line extension with the power-loomed Honora collection of vintage-styled motifs.
Among the new area rugs rolling out at the Loloi showroom are the latest additions to the company's popular licensed programs with Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines and Amber Lewis. Both programs see fresh collections in the indoor category as well as expand their outdoor lineups. Among the Magnolia Home introductions, which include six collections, are vintage styled looks (from Gigi and Mona) as well as a range of global geometric styles (Jones, Nico, Rae) and classic outdoor stripes (Charlie). The offering of constructions includes hand-loomed, hand-tufted, power-loomed.
From the Amber Lewis introductions are two power-loomed options: Honora, a performance indoor range of vintage-styled looks; and Topanga, an assortment of geometric motifs and bordered designs for the outdoors.
Loloi's popular Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines is grown with several new collections, including Rea, a series of
hand-tufted wool geometric looks. Shown, RAE-02
NOURISON HOME
Showrooms C112, C112A
Nourison debuts the Shadows collection, offering a range of classic floral motifs in contemporary colorations. Shown,
SHW04 in charcoal/ivory.
In addition to being the first to preview Noursion Home's revamped Las Vegas showroom, summer market-goers will have an opportunity to browse the company's latest hand-crafted and machine-woven area rugs. Among the debuts are plenty of fresh options for price-conscious shoppers including the new loom-woven Shadows collection, offering vintage-style Persian patterns and fringed edges with short fringe. Shadows is crafted from silky soft polyester fibers that are easy to clean. Summer shoppers will also be the first to see Nourison's popular Desire collection's newest additions. These rugs are machine-made with 100 percent polyester fibers offering fuss-free living and full of a brilliant sheen. The newest styles include a high-low abstract spot design in charcoal or camel, and a flowing swirl motif in ivory. Desire rugs are all OEKO-TEX Certified, meaning they are free from toxic substances.
For summer market, Nourison Home expands its popular Desire collection with three new high-texture patterns. Shown, DSR09
ORIENTAL WEAVERS OF AMERICA
Showroom C395
Oriental Weavers grows its transitional assortment for summer with Maeve, a power loomed super-soft range. Shown, Mae-02
Oriental Weavers offers summer market shoppers several new additions, including the brand-new Majorca, Maeve and Eliana collections. Majorca features 8 vintage-inspired classic Oushak designs transformed by trend-forward fashion colors, and hand knotted of premium hand spun wool. The heirloom-quality pieces offer unique color and design variations for one-of-a-kind appeal.
Maeve expands OW's transitional assortment, and these rugs offer super soft hand and subtly pigmented color palette. The lineup of 14 designs includes classic Persian and block print patterns. Maeve is power-loomed of super-soft, space-dyed polypropylene, featuring neutral tones of ash brown, oat milk and sustained gray, as well as mineral-based blues, matcha green, sunbaked clay and antique gold.
For value conscious shoppers, the power-loomed Eliana, crafted of 100 percent polyester pile, ticks the box. The collection includes 12 designs made of space-dyed polyester with a high twist level. The textural yarn offers a lustrous finish and a super soft hand, and the line’s traditional Persian styles get refreshed with a palette including mineral tones of warm cinnabar and cool cordierite with subtle earthy shades of moss green and birch.
Oriental Weavers adds the power-loomed Eliana collection, woven of a textural space-dyed polyester. Shown, ELI-09
ORIAN
Showroom B362
Rolling out at Orian is the new Lana lineup of plush contemporary motifs woven in the US. Shown, LA-03
Summer market-goers heading to the Orian showroom can review two new collections being highlighted for Las Vegas Market. The domestically made Lana collection of contemporary designs is woven of a premium polyester/polypropylene blend and delivers an extremely soft feel and lasting resilience. The super-high pile offers a plush texture underfoot which is ideal for adding warmth and comfort to any room. Also made in the US is Moab, which is an indoor-outdoor lineup of modern motifs. Rendered in neutral colorways these pieces have a durable construction that withstands everyday demands and are easy-to-clean.
Orian debuts Moab, a collection of textured indoor-outdoor patterns in neutral tones. Shown, MO-09
SAFAVIEH CARPETS
Showroom A101
The Archway rug collection debuts at Safavieh’s Vegas showroom. Shown, AHW808F
Safavieh announces a full complement of cross-category introductions at Las Vegas Market, with fashion news in everything from upholstered pieces to decorative accents. In the area rug category, the company will showcase a series of geometric art-inspired designs in Archway, a soft, high-performance collection full of texture. Part of Safavieh’s high-performance lineup, these rugs are machine woven of durable synthetic yarns with a soft feel underfoot.
Also new for market shoppers is the Carter collection which offers soft textured designs and warm decorative colors. Made using a blend of durable synthetic yarns and natural jute fibers in a moderate pile height, these trendy area rugs are comfortable underfoot and long-lasting.
Safavieh highlights the soft textured Carter collection at Las Vegas Market. Shown, CRT216N
SOUTHWEST LOOMS
Showroom C460
Southwest Looms debuts a new addition to its classic hand-knotted Arts & Crafts collection (PC-50A).
Southwest Looms returns to its new permanent showroom to showcase its immensely successful Pendleton licensed program as well as new additions to its Arts & Crafts and Afghan Classics Revival lines. The boutique rug manufacturer, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, adds The Rose (PC-59A) and Stained Glass in Gold (PC-51A) and Green (PC-50A), to its Arts & Crafts collection, which is hand knotted with New Zealand wool in India in sizes from 2x3 to 10x14 and runners. The Afghan Classic Revival series is expanded with three fresh designs hand knotted in Afghanistan in a variety of standard and uncommon sizes.
Another Art Deco pattern rolling out at Southwest Looms is Stained Glass in gold (PC-51A), hand knotted with New Zealand wool.
TRANS-OCEAN by Liora Manne
Showroom C475
Trans-Ocean by Liora Manne adds two new designs to its textured indoor-outdoor Atlas collection, shown Shapes
Trans-Ocean heads to points west following a successful Atlanta Market showcasing its newest performance rugs as well as its latest welcome mats and scatter program, all by designer Liora Manne. A highlight includes a line extension to the Atlas collection of indoor-outdoor global geometric styled rugs, with two additional patterns, Geo and Shapes, in neutral color gradation. The Geo lineup offers a quilt-like look rendered in neutral color gradations; and Shapes features an all-over, web-like tonal design. Atlas rugs are made of 45 percent polypropylene/55 percent polyester, power-loomed in Turkey.
Always a hit with Trans-Ocean clients is the popular Marina collection which adds a new cream colorway to its recently introduced art deco-inspired Dream Garden. This pattern offers a medallion surrounded by a floral border which mirrors the curlicues of the center design. Marina rugs are flat woven in Egypt from 75 percent polypropylene/25 percent polyester. These performance indoor/outdoor area rugs are power loomed to create intricate designs with a broad color spectrum and a non-shed, high-quality finish.
The durable performance Marina collection adds a new beige colorway to its successful Dream Garden pattern.
UNIQUE LOOM
Showroom B424
The Geo Trellis Flatweave offers understated sophistication with metallic accents. Shown, 320838
Unique Loom heads to Vegas with several new collections, among them Norge, Geo Trellis and Vogue Geo. The machine-woven Norge collection combines modern and classic Scandinavian sensibilities, the minimalist geometric patterns evoking tranquility in a palette of blue, white, black and gray.
Also machine-made, the new Vogue Geo range features striking geometric patterns intertwined with gold and silver metallic accents, adding a touch of glamour. Finally, the Geo Trellis Flatweave collection exudes character with a bird’s eye geometric pattern in a color palette designed to complement any interior aesthetic. Crafted by artisans in India, these rugs are hand-woven from premium wool with a sturdy cotton backing.
Norge from Unique Loom pays homage to Scandinavian style with bold graphic motif. Shown, 3204172