Feizy Offers Extensive Selection of One-of-a-Kind Rugs in Extended Showroom Space, Show Specials
WINTER MARKET WATCH
Dallas, TX—Feizy Rugs has announced they
will be showcasing a large selection of fine, hand knotted, one-of-a-kind rugs
in Building C, Showroom C-124.Hand picked from around the globe, these pieces span the range of size,
shape, style and color and are all breathtakingly beautiful.
“The current market has allowed us the chance to select an
incredible amount of the most desired rugs in the world,” says John Feizy,
Founder and CEO.“The assortment
of Pakistani pieces alone is mind-boggling.”
Three New Constructions to be
Introduced at Las Vegas Market
Blossom Lattice in Quince Blossom Red by Martha
Stewart Rugs
Martha Stewart Living
Omnimedia (MSLO) announced the expansion of Martha Stewart
Rugs with three new constructions
and additional hand-tufted designs for introduction at the Las Vegas Market in
February 2010.
The comprehensive new collection includes
hand-hooked rugs, traditional rag rugs, and hand-loomed rugs, and follows the
successful launch of hand-tufted rugs in April 2009. The rugs are manufactured
by Safavieh and will be on display at Safavieh’s World Market Center showroom,
Space A101 in Las Vegas February 1-5, 2010. The rugs will be distributed
through independent furniture and rug stores.
The new offerings feature an array of
styles, including an updated kimono floral motif, a classic corduroy rib in a contemporary wide wale, and an
exclusive high-quality rag rug program unique in the market for its Martha
Stewart signature color palette. With inspiration drawn from Martha Stewart’s
personal homes, the new qualities, colors, and patterns fill gaps in the rug
market identified by Martha and her design team.
Safavieh Debuts Pillows and Domestics at Las Vegas, Announces Market Discount for New Customers
Safavieh will preview its first collection of decorative pillows and bath rugs during Las Vegas Market, February 1-5, 2010 at its World Market Center showroom, A101. The company also announced an additional 10-percent discount for new customers during market, which will apply to both new product categories.
Safavieh has an initial assortment of 30 styles of down-filled pillows in fabrics including silk, wool, polyester, rayon and animal skins. The pillows retail from $15 to $50 and are made in China and India. Safavieh’s bath rug program features high quality cotton rugs in made in China and India and retailing from $15 to $45 depending on size.
The company has also announced that breakfast and lunch for customers will be served daily during Las Vegas Market as well as wine and cheese from 4:00 daily to celebrate the new collections. For more information visit www.safavieh.com.
Kalaty Rug Corporation to Open High Point Showroom
New
York, NY -- Kalaty Rug Corporation announced that they will open a permanent High Point showroom on the 2nd floor of
historic Market Square, Space 202, 317 W. High Street, High Point, NC. The High
Point showroom will be ready in time for the upcoming spring market. The new High Point showroom location will be the company’s second permanent
showroom outside of its Park Avenue South showroom/headquarters in New York
City. Kalaty also maintains a permanent showroom at the AmericasMart in
Atlanta.
Since 2007, Kalaty has shown at the High Point market in
a small space within the showroom of fine upholstery and case goods
manufacturer Highland House on the 4th floor of Market Square. In
this new permanent showroom, Kalaty will be able to feature a broader selection
of rugs from its vast collections at the annual fall and spring High Point
markets.
LOLOI RUGS Wins in Atlanta, Moves to Expanded Vegas Showroom
WINTER MARKET WATCH DALLAS, TX —LOLOI RUGS kicked off 2010 with a bang, winning its fourth America’s Magnificent Carpets Award on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Architectural Digest-sponsored Carpets Awards’ ceremony during the Intl. Area Rug Market in Atlanta. The winning rug in the $0-$12-per-square-foot category was Design #FT-06 (shown right) from the handmade Fulton
Collection.
“What a great way to start the year,” said owner Amir Loloi, accepting the award alongside his son, Steven, who joined the company in 2009. “We are very proud, especially in this price category, because it shows that you can offer consumers a beautiful product for their homes that actually is affordable today.”
In other exciting news, Loloi is moving to an expanded Las Vegas World Market Center showroom just in time for the upcoming Winter Las Vegas Market, Feb. 1-5, 2010. The new space (#B-480) is nearly 6,500 square feet, which is considerably larger than Loloi’s previous showroom.
Chatalbash by Costikyan™ Introduces Jade Green Eco-Friendly Rug Pad
Chatalbash by Costikyan™, the new company created by Restoration
by Costikyan’s purchase of the Chatalbash Company, introduces Jade Green, a superior, environmentally friendly
rug pad. Manufactured by Jade Industries exclusively for Chatalbash by
Costikyan™, Jade
Green is fabricated
of open cell natural rubber tapped from rubber trees (a renewable source) and
jute, a natural plant fiber. It contains no PVC’s or synthetic rubber and is
completely biodegradable. The pad offers non-skid grip on laminated, hard wood,
tile and other hard surface floors. The Jade Green pad allows carpets to breathe
protects your floors and can be effortlessly vacuumed. Guaranteed not to
discolor, mar or stick to any floor surface, it is easily trimmed to fit any
size rug.
MARIETTA, GA, January 20, 2010—To coincide with the
opening of Surfaces 2010, held February 2-4 in Las Vegas, NV, Wools of
New Zealand is launching Stage 1 of its extensive new website: www.woolsnz.com
The
new website reflects a fresh, contemporary look, which is consistent
across all brand materials and communications. An extensive section on
the features and benefits of wool has been divided into four
categories: Beauty, Health, Integrity and Comfort, making it easy to
find specific information. Also included is a list of Wools of New
Zealand mill partners and retailer locations.
Capel Rugs Introduces New Jane Seymour Designs in Las Vegas
WINTER MARKET WATCH
Showroom Hosts Seymour for Book Signing Event
TROY, N.C. -- Capel Rugs invites market visitors to meet Jane Seymour at its Las Vegas showroom for her first market appearance on Monday, February 1, from 12-1:30 pm. During the event, Seymour will sign copies of her latest book, "Open Hearts," available while supplies last.
In addition, Capel Rugs will introduce brand new Jane Seymour designs this market. The new collections will feature soft contemporary styles with artistic interpretations of color and pattern. Debut collections include the hand tufted Lily rug (shown left) and two loop hooked introductions, Catwalk and Woodcut.
A world renowned actress, artist and designer, Seymour partnered with
Capel Rugs in summer 2009 to create collections in the casual style
category. Seymour's rug collections are inspired by her original
artwork and feature abstract interpretations of natural elements in a
contemporary color palette.
Feizy Launches Options, Options Elite and New Home Collection Designs
WINTER MARKET WATCH
Look for Ashi from Feizy at the Las Vegas Market
Dallas, TX—Jan. 12, 2010—Feizy Rugs is poised to
introduce new additions to the Feizy Home Collection and unveil Feizy Options
and Options Elite at the Las Vegas Market, Feb. 1-5.
The Ashi Collection is the first in a series of new introductions planned for the Feizy
Home Collection in 2010. Vibrant colors and a lustrous sheen are the hallmarks
of the Ashi Collection.Rustic yet refined, these bold patterns
are hand knotted in only the finest hand spun wool, then antique washed to
impart a soft hand and glowing patina.
DALLAS TX (Jan. 19, 2010)–Loloi Rugs has just been presented with the ARTS Award for Rug Manufacturer of the Year at the 21st Annual ARTS Awards Gala, held Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Dallas Trade Mart. This is the first ARTS Awards win and sixth prestigious nomination for the six-year-old rug firm.
Steven Loloi, joined by 11 Loloi Rugs’ staff members, accepted the Award for his father, Amir Loloi, who was traveling on business.
“We are so proud of this honor,” Steven Loloi said. “After receiving six nominations in our six years in business, this win is so appreciated. It is a tribute to every member of the Loloi team, from the designers, weavers and IT people to our warehouse guys, rug flippers, sales representatives and our retail partners. Coming off of our win at the America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards in Atlanta earlier this month, this truly is an incredible way to start 2010.”
THROUGH RED CROSS AND "DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS" Funds Matched by Peykar Family
Jonny Peykar, Andrew Peykar, Joyce Lowe, Gerard O’Keefe, Patrick Malone
Saddle Brook, NJ -- The day after the earthquake in Haiti, Nourison employees at the company’s Saddle Brook headquarters set up a donation fund to benefit American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. By the end of last week, nearly everyone at the company had pledged to donate, and the Peykar family has generously offered to make a matching gift to these organizations. Please visit the web site for either of these great organizations to give your support: www.redcross.organd doctorswithoutborders.org.
Tim Strickland has been named Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Robertex/Carousel and will report directly to Len Andolino, Robertex/Carousel’s
Executive VP Sales/Marketing. He will be responsible for all sales related matters for Robertex and Carousel Carpets by Robertex. The eastern region will consist of the following states: Alabama,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Washington, DC.
“Tim has the hands on sales experience
which we were looking for in this newly created position,” said
Andolino.
Swinging Parties Set Lively Scene at Atlanta Market
The January Intl. Area Rug Market in Atlanta was party central on
opening day, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, with companies celebrating
anniversaries, hosting celebrity book signings, presenting teaching
seminars, sharing new products and simply boosting industry morale.
Having Fun at the Loloi Rugs Showroom Party
At Loloi Rugs, a rockin’ band, full bar and totally upbeat mood kicked off the Rug Market on a high note. The company sent out pre-market invitations that said “New Year, New Products, New Optimism,” with owner Amir Loloi adding, “It’s time to have fun again.” Attendees of the party did just that.
In honor of its 30th year in business, Nourison provided a lavish spread of hors d'oeuvres and libations in its elegant AmericasMart showroom, as the Peykar family welcomed the industry to share in its jubilant anniversary.
On Sunday evening, January 17, the trade fair DOMOTEX HANNOVER provided the setting for the presentation of the Carpet Design Awards (CDA) for 2010. Offering prize money amounting to 10,000 Euros, the CDA celebrate exceptional design, originality and quality in the market segment “Hand-made carpets”.
A total of 124 carpets from 15 countries were entered in the competition for this year’s CDA. A panel of judges comprising internationally acclaimed experts selected the winning entries from the 30 carpets that went through to the final round.
Activity and Optimism Set Upbeat Tone at AmericasMart If the January 7-10, 2010 Atlanta Intl. Rug Market is any barometer for
the rug industry then the tides are changing for the better. Despite
record-breaking, frigid temperatures (13 degrees in Atlanta?) importers
and buyers were out doing what they do best, selling and buying.
Caravan’s Mois Refoua said, “It was a good start to the New
Year. I’m hopeful.” The company’s market was bolstered even further
when it won an Atlanta Visual Display Award for its striking Caravan
Modern showroom on the fourth floor.
At Tamarian: (from left) Tamarian’s Steve Cibor and Ryan Higgins with Marc Maghsoudi and Bernard Drzazga of Chicago-based Gallerie One and Tamarian’s Jim Caserio and Geoff Duckworth
At Tamarian, company exec Ryan Higgins said with
relief, “It’s definitely been our most successful market since
everything crashed. It feels like the fear is subsiding and people are
either living with [the changed economy] or just not here anymore. You
just want to say, ‘Yeah!’”
Karastan rang in the new year and launched the new decade with several new rug introductions at the 2010 Atlanta Rug Market. Highlights from Atlanta included two new additions to the original Karastan Collection and the launch of couture-inspired Woven Impressions Collection, plus all-new eco-friendly Mamma Mia Collection. To see all of the latest designs, visit Karastan during the upcoming Las Vegas Market in their World Market Center Showroom C-0896.
A new member of the Original Karastan Collection loaded with visual texture, Bella Rosa (shown left) is casually classic in style and fashion forward in color. It works bold reds with natural shades to create organic decorating and a lush, fresh look. Available in 5'9: x 9', 8'8" x 10'6, 8'8" x 12' and custom sizes. Bella Rosa can be custom hand-seamed to create custom size rugs in a fraction of the time it would take to weave and import a similar piece.
The 2010 America's Magnificent Carpets Awards ceremony took place Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 during the International Area Rug Market in Atlanta. The pre-Awards show "Acrobatique," performed by the Peking Acrobats, arguably was the best entertainment in the Awards' history. This year's ceremony once again was sponsored exclusively by Architectural Digest. To see all of the happy 2010 winners and photos, click the 'read more' link.
Chandra Rugs Ravi Tiwari (center) accepts Visual Display Award
Each January during the Intl. Area Rug Market, rug showrooms at AmericasMart, Atlanta are judged on their curb appeal and overall display. Celebrating extraordinary visual merchandising for 2010, the award recipients are:
WINTER MARKET WATCH HRI's new machine made program in contemporary style
NY, NY-based Harounian Rugs International (HRI) announced the timely relocation of their World Market Center Bldg. B Showroom to space B-420 (former space B-448). The new showroom is easily accessible, and offers greater visibility, to customers.
"The new layout allows us to better display our programs to our clients, including our new machine made program and private label container programs," said Rich Siminou of HRI.
Visit HRI during the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Feb. 1-5. For more information visit www.hrirugs.com, call 800-682-3330.
Shaw Living and angela adams Introduce Printed Collection
WINTER MARKET WATCH
Dalton, Ga. – January 2010 -- Together, Shaw Living and angela adams bring an added sense of comfort and inspiration to the home with a new line of printed recyclable nylon area rugs and an expansion of the angela adams machine-woven collection. Both collections are full of the designer’s signature patterns and vibrant colors.
The new angela adams printed collection offers unique textural products featuring a patterned cut-and-loop base for additional depth and dimension. Rugs are made in the USA of 100% printed recyclable nylon, which is recyclable back into nylon again and again at the company’s Evergreen Nylon Recycling Facility. The angela adams printed collection gives you vibrant colors and fresh patterns. Colors offered are Pinot Noir (raspberry), Bradbury (dusty mauve/violet), Pine (dark mossy green), Indigo (teal), Citron (yellow/green), and Chocolate. Rugs are available in four popular sizes ranging from 3’ x 5’ up to 9’ x 13’ and are available for immediate shipment.
Dallas, TX—Feizy Rugs has announced they
will be showcasing a large selection of fine, hand knotted, one-of-a-kind rugs
in Building C, Showroom C-124.
New
York, NY -- Kalaty Rug Corporation announced that they will open a permanent High Point showroom on the 2nd floor of
historic Market Square, Space 202, 317 W. High Street, High Point, NC. The High
Point showroom will be ready in time for the upcoming spring market. The new High Point showroom location will be the company’s second permanent
showroom outside of its Park Avenue South showroom/headquarters in New York
City. Kalaty also maintains a permanent showroom at the AmericasMart in
Atlanta.
DALLAS, TX —LOLOI RUGS kicked off 2010 with a bang, winning its fourth America’s Magnificent Carpets Award on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Architectural Digest-sponsored Carpets Awards’ ceremony during the Intl. Area Rug Market in Atlanta. The winning rug in the $0-$12-per-square-foot category was Design #FT-06 (shown right) from the handmade Fulton
Collection. 
Chatalbash by Costikyan™, the new company created by Restoration
by Costikyan’s purchase of the Chatalbash Company, introduces Jade Green, a superior, environmentally friendly
rug pad. Manufactured by Jade Industries exclusively for Chatalbash by
Costikyan™, Jade
Green is fabricated
of open cell natural rubber tapped from rubber trees (a renewable source) and
jute, a natural plant fiber. It contains no PVC’s or synthetic rubber and is
completely biodegradable. The pad offers non-skid grip on laminated, hard wood,
tile and other hard surface floors. The Jade Green pad allows carpets to breathe
protects your floors and can be effortlessly vacuumed. Guaranteed not to
discolor, mar or stick to any floor surface, it is easily trimmed to fit any
size rug.
MARIETTA, GA, January 20, 2010—To coincide with the
opening of Surfaces 2010, held February 2-4 in Las Vegas, NV, Wools of
New Zealand is launching Stage 1 of its extensive new website: 
TROY, N.C. -- Capel Rugs invites market visitors to meet Jane Seymour at its Las Vegas showroom for her first market appearance on Monday, February 1, from 12-1:30 pm. During the event, Seymour will sign copies of her latest book, "Open Hearts," available while supplies last.
DALLAS TX (Jan. 19, 2010)–Loloi Rugs has just been presented with the ARTS Award for Rug Manufacturer of the Year at the 21st Annual ARTS Awards Gala, held Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Dallas Trade Mart. This is the first ARTS Awards win and sixth prestigious nomination for the six-year-old rug firm.
Tim Strickland has been named Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Robertex/Carousel and will report directly to Len Andolino, Robertex/Carousel’s
Executive VP Sales/Marketing. He will be responsible for all sales related matters for Robertex and Carousel Carpets by Robertex. The eastern region will consist of the following states: Alabama,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Washington, DC.
Karastan rang in the new year and launched the new decade with several new rug introductions at the 2010 Atlanta Rug Market. Highlights from Atlanta included two new additions to the original Karastan Collection and the launch of couture-inspired Woven Impressions Collection, plus all-new eco-friendly Mamma Mia Collection. To see all of the latest designs, visit Karastan during the upcoming Las Vegas Market in their World Market Center Showroom C-0896.
Dalton, Ga. – January 2010 -- Together, Shaw Living and angela adams bring an added sense of comfort and inspiration to the home with a new line of printed recyclable nylon area rugs and an expansion of the angela adams machine-woven collection. Both collections are full of the designer’s signature patterns and vibrant colors. 
