Browse through www.ebisons.com and you’ll find something new. The company recently announced that it is updating and upgrading its Web site. While Ebisons always has had a comprehensive representation of its programmed and one-of-a-kind products available on the Internet, its growing line now requires more online attention.
“We have dynamic inventory and things are in a constant state of change, so we have decided to add an Information Technology Department in order to post our new creations on the Net on a regular basis,” said Michael Harounian, Ebisons principal.
Ebisons’ informative site posts suggested retail prices in order to serve both its dealers and their customers. As always, www.ebisons.com does not sell directly to the public. For more information, call: (800) 966-6666.
Capel Rugs Introduces Cozy New Designs at Atlanta Rug Market
Additions to Capel's fastest growing soft contemporary category include the striking, nature-inspired Floral Silhouette and the Lodi Garden
collection's new pattern, Wildflowers.
Troy, N.C. -- Capel Rugs,
America's Rug Company,™ will be treating showroom visitors to a variety
of cozy new collections at this summer's Atlanta International Area Rug
Market. Responding to the growing consumer demand for durable yet
stylish home furnishings, Capel will be presenting notable new
collections in both the braided and soft contemporary categories.
"After
the long winter, consumers are eager to spruce up their homes with
something new, but they also want something that will look great for
years to come," said Allen Robertson, Capel's Vice President of Sales.
"With that in mind, Capel has created durable and easy to care for
collections that follow the latest home furnishings trends.
Wools of New Zealand Partners Aid Oil Spill Cleanup Effort
MARIETTA, GA, June 28, 2010—Every
little bit helps and when it comes to removing oil from water, wool has
been shown to soak up 40 times its weight in oil, according to an
online BBC News magazine article.
Wools of New Zealand put out a call that was answered by some of its
U.S. carpet manufacturer partners to donate wool waste for use in the
Gulf coast oil spill clean-up efforts. J. Mish, Woolshire, Woolen
Resources and Creative Accents have all shipped wool waste material to
Matter of Trust (matteroftrust.org), an organization that is warehousing the fiber and making them into booms.
“Wool
is a highly efficient oil adsorbent (meaning the oil clings to the many
tiny scales on every strand)," says Elise Demboski, executive director
of Wools of New Zealand in North America. “It is natural,
biodegradable, hydrophobic, buoyant and has large retaining capacity.
This makes it much more effective for use in booms then typical
polypropylene fillers.”
Jovi Home, the trendy Home Division of Abhiasmi, Inc of New York is to show its wide home textile collections at the Atlanta July Market for the first time - Building I, temp 7P16.
The Jovi Home Living and Rugs collections include area rugs, accent rugs, braided rugs, decorative pillows, throws, curtains, floor cushions, bath mats and shower curtains, table linens and kitchen sets.
Inspired by American and European designs and atmospheres, the
contemporary influenced Jovi Home lines are produces in the Company's
own 12 factories for better quality and control.
Nourison Appoints Woods as New Northeast Sales Rep
Saddle Brook, NJ-based Nourison iannounced the recent appointment of Theolene Woods to the position of Account Executive covering the crucial territory of CT, RI and Upstate NY.
Ms. Woods will be responsible for servicing and developing business with Nourison’s strong dealer base in the area. She will handle Nourison’s extensive rug line that includes over 60 active collections, as well as Nourison’s substantial broadloom and runner lines, which include thousands of sku’s of unique, coordinated patterns with custom capabilities. Theolene will also handle the newer, but growing Nourtex brand, which includes more moderately priced decorative broadloom and runners.
Caravan Appoints Birnbaum National Sales Rep for Caravan Modern
Caravan Rug Corp. announced the recent appointment of Neal Birnbaum as a national sales representative for Caravan Modern. Birnbaum is an industry veteran who has specialized in Tibetan rugs and was at the forefront of the rise of many companies.
Jay Nehouray, Operational Manager stated, "Over the last 17 years Neal has developed a reputation of being a hard-working and creative problem solver. We welcome him as a new team member."
For more information on the company and its products, visit www.caravanrug.com; call (310) 358-1222.
Tamarian Color News
Coming off of a strong first quarter, Tamarian gears up for the 2010 summer with a variety of new designs, textures and colors. Color being a very key feature with the new introductions, the focus is on a brighter and more vibrant color palette this season. Along with the fresh new colors will be the addition of some added qualities. One particular quality, hemp and linen, proved a strong seller at the spring market, and is anticipated to do well in the upcoming months.
Join Tamarian at the summer Atlanta Rug Market in July for a delicious Bloody Mary and good conversation to go along with some of the most innovative rug design and colors on the market today.
Amici Imports has just announced it will debut its Indo-Tibetan Cortona Collection during the July 2010 Intl. Area Rug Market in Atlanta. Cortona features 12 exclusive designs that have been created specifically to give Amici customers a unique selection of color, design, texture and value. Also ask to see new programmed designs in the hand-tufted Aboriginal Collection from India, as well as new designs in the Clusone Collection from Pakistan and the Capri Collection from Nepal.
Visit showroom 6-F-11 at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart to view all collections. For more information, visit: www.amiciimports.com.
Karastan Expands into New Showroom at AmericasMart for July Market
AmericasMart officials announced that Karastan is expanding and relocating its showroom to 3-A-1,3,5 in Building 1. The new location is now 5,600 square feet, nearly 40 percent larger than its previous showroom, and is set to open at the July Market.
“This expansion gives us valuable space to show more products as we add to the Karastan line,” says Steve Roan, vice president of Karastan Rugs. “AmericasMart and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market provide a strong platform that aligns with our core philosophy at Karastan Rugs—brand, tradition and integrity.”
Long Island, NY – Lane Sales announced their recent expansion in Connecticut to include full-state coverage. Ken Benson, Lane Sales Territory Manager, is now based out of Stamford,
CT.
According to company president, Larry Lane, Lane Sale's formula is to provide more comprehensive sales coverage to the mills they represent and better service to their dealers by having more concentrated local sales coverage than traditionally provided by other agencies.
Art Resources Gears up for ORICA Fall Market/Metro Market Week
Los Angeles, CA-based Art Resources announced they will withdraw from the Atlanta Rug Market for the 'foreseeable future' and concentrate efforts on the upcoming Metro Market Week/ORICA Fall Market, to be held Sept. 13-16, 2010.
"Keeping up with market trends and offering our clients the best value,
especially in the present volatile economy, have always been our
primary goals at Art Resources," stated company officials. "In order to fulfill this mission, we will focus our resources on the 2010 Fall Market Week."
Due Process Stable Trading Company Expands for Atlanta
Just in time for the July 2010 Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Due Process Stable Trading Company is expanding and relocating its showroom to 3-D-8 in Building 1. The new location is nearly 50 percent larger than its previous showroom and is set to launch with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony during Market.
The company, which has shown at AmericasMart since 2004, is among the fastest growing rug manufacturers in the industry. Due Process Stable Trading Company specializes in large, elaborate area rugs that combine elegance and quality. The exclusive area rug collection includes fine antique and reproduction pieces, as well as imported oriental handmade rugs and accessories.
The Rug Market Partners with Three New Rep Groups in the Southeast, Midwest and West Coast
The Rug Market America announced its recent partnership with three new rep groups to help sustain good business relationships in the Southeast, Midwest and West Coast territories.
A unique Midwest sales agency, Casa Bella, developed by a professional team of sales associates will be responsible for a 9-state territory including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Southern Accessories Today (SAT), one of the most respected rep agencies based in Atlanta, Georgia, will be responsible for the Southeast territory. Their 34 years of experience in the home décor industry will definitely help boost sales in Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, West Virginia and DC.
Lane Sales Announces New Territory Manager for New Jersey
Long Island, NY – Larry Lane, President of Lane Sales, announced the appointment of Ellen Kaufman to fill the position of Territory Manager for Central and Northern New Jersey and Staten Island.
From 2006 to 2010, Ellen Kaufman served as Senior Vice President for Summit International Flooring, distributors of Van Besouw carpets from Holland as well as other products. Working through agents and dealers as well as calling on architects to create specifications for the products she represented, provided Kaufman exceptional knowledge in many types of hard and soft flooring materials.
“Ellen is a very hard working dedicated person with great people skills. We have no doubt that Ellen will quickly become an important part of Lane Sales success over-all and will be a great asset and resource to our dealers,” stated Lane.
International Style & Trend Forecaster Will Provide Exclusive Information
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- An exclusive agreement between the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) and WGSN, one of the world’s top style and trend forecasting services, will position NYIGF as the sole U.S. home, gift and lifestyle market on the prestigious WGSN-homebuildlife Advisory Forum.
This strategic partnership marks the forthcoming launch of WGSN-homebuildlife.com, a new trend forecasting entity and product development tool focused on the needs of the global home and interiors industries. The WGSN-homebuildlife.com Advisory Forum is comprised of industry-influencing professionals from across the globe ― with just two U.S. markets (NYIGF and High Point) represented among its 12 members. Its purpose is to examine and share knowledge and insight into pressing social issues including environmental and human concerns, the state of home-related design and commerce and future changes and trends.
Capel Rugs Promotes John Harrison to General Manager of Import Division
TROY, N.C. -- Capel Rugs, America's Rug Company™, has announced the promotion of John Harrison to the position of General Manager of the company's Import Division. Harrison will have primary responsibility for Capel's planning and purchasing strategies as well as inventory control and vendor management. He reports to Director of Merchandising Tami Watras.
"John represents the best of Capel Rugs," said Watras. "His hard work, dedication and knowledge of the imported rug industry have been a huge part of our success and we're thrilled to have him leading the charge on behalf of the Import Division."
Harrison joined Capel Rugs in 1994 as Import Purchasing Manager and was previously an analyst at Dun and Bradstreet. He received his communications degree from UNC-Greensboro. For more information visit CapelRugs.com.
Support of Artisan-created Products Adds to Economy and Well-being
Call it “Human Green!” The Trend: to support artisan-created products. It’s an experience that many enjoy.
Boston-area colorist and designer Barbara Jacobs, owner of Silk Road Weaves custom Tibetan rugs, reports, “Clients state a preference to direct their hard-earned dollars toward individuals rather than mass-produced items."
Jacobs added, "Among many people there seems to be an increased interest in appreciating individual efforts with the result of owning something unique, special, and custom. I love to call this the ‘human green’ experience because it’s so directly related to our individual economy and well-being in general.”
Amer Rugs Hires Greg Duncan as Regional Sales Manager
Greg Duncan
Atlanta, GA – Amer Rugs announce the recent appointment of Greg Duncan as their Regional Sales Manager. Duncan will represent Amer Rugs to rug retailers, residential interior designers and the hospitality design industry. He will be responsible for sales of all Amer Rugs lines in the states of California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Duncan brings over 25 years experience as a professional sales representative to the interior design industry. For 22 years, he was consistently a top sales representative for F. Schumacher & Co, a leader in the decorative fabric industry. Most recently he was the Southern California sales representative for Tufenkian Carpets; successfully selling hand knotted Tibetan rugs to the residential and hospitality design
community.
18 New Rug Designs and 22 Decorative Accent Pillows for 2011
Calhoun, GA -- Surya Inc. will launch an array of exquisite additions to its prestigious Smithsonian® Collection by Surya at upcoming Atlanta Market. A set of 18 new rug designs will be featured including 12 hand-tufted pieces from the Smithsonian Collection by Surya, and 6 hand-knotted rugs in the New Heritage Collection, also part of the Smithsonian line of rugs created by Surya. All of the distinctive designs were inspired by artifacts selected from the Smithsonian Institution’s vast archives and libraries. These elegant and unique rugs are direct, modern translations of some of the museum’s collections, including Japanese Art, Early American Arts and Crafts, and Classic American tile work and wallpaper from the early 20th century.
Nourison Home Introduces New Coordinating High Fashion Accent Pillows
Natural Skins, Wood Beads and Cotton Poms Present Beautiful Textured Accents for any Décor
Saddle Brook, NJ, -- Nourison Home introduces new designs, styles and constructions to its assortment of high fashion decorative accent pillows for summer markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas.
These handcrafted works of art add texture and style to any space. Natural Skins feature genuine cowhide fur in shapes of varying tones and different hair directions meticulously hand sewn to create unique designs. Wood Beads and Cotton Poms also add unique texture and decorative accents to any room.
All of these luxury pillows are stuffed with a down-like poly filling and assembled in the United States.
Many exhibitors are making a running start for the 6th annual New York International Carpet Show, September 12-14, during Market Week. According to Dennis Dodds, Founder and Owner of the show, several contracts have already been signed. A wider range of transitional and contemporary products is expected, with several vendors launching new collections at the show. "New" is the key word for getting buyers' attention in this market, he says.
The number of participants is ahead of last year’s pace. “We’re a catalyst for business in the high-end, designer quality carpet space. And right now this is a strong story in the handmade industry. So there’s a mood of cautious optimism. Several top retailers have told me that their designer business and custom rug projects have led sales."
Retail Focused Brand to Launch at ICFF with Rugs and Throws
Litchfield, Conn. -- emma gardner design the award-winning design and development company that specializes in fine contemporary rugs and superior quality accessories today announced the introduction of emma at home, a label targeted at retail consumers.
A bit more fun, younger and -- we dare say -- cooler than it’s older sibling, emma at home launched with a collection of rugs and throw blankets at ICFF, on May 15 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The company is producing the throws while the rugs will be via a licensing agreement with Chandra Rugs who launched at High Point in April.
Join Sustainable Furnishings Council at Dwell on Design, June 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center - SFC members get special rates to exhibit! The west coast's largest design event, the show features over 200 exhibitors and this year expects 18,000 visitors. Featured programs include:
Angelo Surmelis Live at 3pm on Friday June 25:
Award-winning designer, TV star and DESIGNINGreen Leader Angelo Surmelis discusses his life, his work and the influence of sustainability in both. Angelo is both a noted interior designer and the creative director behind his own line of home furnishings, angelo:HOME. He is also passionate about making responsible furnishings easily accessible and advancing the cause through his support of the Sustainable Furnishings Council's "why green? why not?" national print campaign.
WDC Design House Preview Party Raises Over $6000 for The Georgetown University Hospital
Design House Designers Michal Roberson, ASID, Kelley Proxmire and Frank Babb Randolph with Ed Collins of the WDC; Design House designer Rita St.Clair, FASID and John Brennen of MMPI cut the ribbon to open the Design House; The Swing Town band provided great music
WASHINGTON, DC – With over 300 guests and more than $6000 raised for the Georgetown University Hospital/Department of Pediatrics, the Washington Design Center’s 2010 Design House Preview Party was an overwhelming success. The Preview Party, held on May 20, offered guests the first opportunity to view this year’s Hall of Fame Design House while enjoying live entertainment by Swing Town, a Frank Sinatra Swing Band, cocktails, a delicious dinner buffet and tours of the 2010 Design House. All proceeds from the Preview Party benefited the Georgetown University Hospital/Department of Pediatrics.
“We were so excited to have the Georgetown University Hospital/Department of Pediatrics as our Preview Party charity for this year’s Hall of Fame Design House,” said Mitchell Ammons, director of marketing at The Washington Design Center. “The Department of Pediatrics does amazing work and we are proud to offer our support.”
Browse through 
MARIETTA, GA, June 28, 2010—Every
little bit helps and when it comes to removing oil from water, wool has
been shown to soak up 40 times its weight in oil, according to an
online BBC News magazine article.
Jovi Home, the trendy Home Division of Abhiasmi, Inc of New York is to show its wide home textile collections at the Atlanta July Market for the first time - Building I, temp 7P16.
Saddle Brook, NJ-based Nourison iannounced the recent appointment of Theolene Woods to the position of Account Executive covering the crucial territory of CT, RI and Upstate NY.
Caravan Rug Corp. announced the recent appointment of Neal Birnbaum as a national sales representative for Caravan Modern. Birnbaum is an industry veteran who has specialized in Tibetan rugs and was at the forefront of the rise of many companies. 
Coming off of a strong first quarter, Tamarian gears up for the 2010 summer with a variety of new designs, textures and colors. Color being a very key feature with the new introductions, the focus is on a brighter and more vibrant color palette this season. Along with the fresh new colors will be the addition of some added qualities. One particular quality, hemp and linen, proved a strong seller at the spring market, and is anticipated to do well in the upcoming months. 
Amici Imports has just announced it will debut its Indo-Tibetan Cortona Collection during the July 2010 Intl. Area Rug Market in Atlanta. Cortona features 12 exclusive designs that have been created specifically to give Amici customers a unique selection of color, design, texture and value. Also ask to see new programmed designs in the hand-tufted Aboriginal Collection from India, as well as new designs in the Clusone Collection from Pakistan and the Capri Collection from Nepal. 
AmericasMart officials announced that Karastan is expanding and relocating its showroom to 3-A-1,3,5 in Building 1. The new location is now 5,600 square feet, nearly 40 percent larger than its previous showroom, and is set to open at the July Market. 
Long Island, NY – Lane Sales announced their recent expansion in Connecticut to include full-state coverage. Ken Benson, Lane Sales Territory Manager, is now based out of Stamford,
CT. 
Just in time for the July 2010 Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Due Process Stable Trading Company is expanding and relocating its showroom to 3-D-8 in Building 1. The new location is nearly 50 percent larger than its previous showroom and is set to launch with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony during Market. 
The Rug Market America announced its recent partnership with three new rep groups to help sustain good business relationships in the Southeast, Midwest and West Coast territories.
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- An exclusive agreement between the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) and WGSN, one of the world’s top style and trend forecasting services, will position NYIGF as the sole U.S. home, gift and lifestyle market on the prestigious WGSN-homebuildlife Advisory Forum. 
Many exhibitors are making a running start for the 6th annual New York International Carpet Show, September 12-14, during Market Week. According to Dennis Dodds, Founder and Owner of the show, several contracts have already been signed. A wider range of transitional and contemporary products is expected, with several vendors launching new collections at the show. "New" is the key word for getting buyers' attention in this market, he says.
Join Sustainable Furnishings Council at Dwell on Design, June 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center - SFC members get special rates to exhibit! The west coast's largest design event, the show features over 200 exhibitors and this year expects 18,000 visitors. Featured programs include:
