New designs from Feizy: Folly Quilt and Cabo Dot Matrix
Feizy Rugs will celebrate the grand opening of their permanent New York showroom at the upcoming New York Home Fashions Market with the debut of “Escape,” the fourth lifestyle trend being added to the company’s Mystique theme.
Characterized as bold transitional and contemporary patterns with fresh, vibrant colors and a relaxed styling, pieces from Escape animate the settings into which they are placed. A large collection of area rugs, accent rugs, pillows, throws, quilts and bath rugs coordinate across a variety of constructions and styles.
cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has launched three summer promotions offering great savings for dealers. Orders must be received by September 30, 2010 to benefit from the promotion. Net 30-day terms, FOB factory and no other discounts apply.
The “Basket O’ Braids” promotion is designed to encourage dealers to purchase cmi’s smaller-sized rugs and trivets. Specifically, dealers can buy cmi’s 18” x 18” x 12” utility basket in any standard collection, along with a total of seven assorted 22” x 34” braided rug ovals and rectangles or 100 assorted trivets, for only $99.00. Not only is cmi’s utility basket a perfect, inexpensive display option, it promotes a quick and easy impulse buy, takes up minimal floor space and is as inviting as what is displayed inside. The basket also allows for easy reordering as rugs can be reordered as needed with a five-day quick ship.
Santa Fe, NM -- Robin Gray principal of Robin Gray Design, announced her new showroom in Santa Fe’s Pacheco Park. In addition to the design trade, she welcomes to the new space retail clients
interested in enhancing their homes with original
custom carpets.
“After several years in a historic adobe home, my new space with its high ceilings and abundant natural light offers a refreshing opportunity to see the subtle colors and textures of the rugs,” Gray stated.
Momeni is ready for the upcoming Metro Market Week, Sept. 12-16, 2010, with a fresh selection of beautiful one-of-kind pieces including Hamadans, Kazaks, Peshawars and Indian hard-twist, as well as their newest programmed introductions. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily with convenient, complimentary transportation provided between the company's headquarters located at 60 Broad Street, Carlstadt, NJ and the ORICA building in Secaucus, NJ.
After an almost two year absence, Momeni announced they have decided to return to High Point with a permanent showroom set to open at the upcoming fall market. The new space, located in the Green Wing of the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC), is approximately 2000 sq/ft and situated in an active hallway of this newly reconfigured section.
Michael Harounian a principal in the rug importing firm of Ebisons Harounian Imports announced the relocation of their headquarters in New York City. The telephone, fax and toll free customer service numbers will remain the same.
“In order to continue providing our retailers with great variety of our exclusive program and one-of-a-kind goods at affordable prices we have decided to combine our showrooms and warehouses at our original location,” Harounian stated. “The same address, six stories higher, with greater accessibility and same day shipping service,” he added.
It is one of the most traditional methods of printing textiles in India. The art of Tie-Dye, said to originate in the Jaipur City of Rajasthan, uses a variety of patterns, with each motif having its own significance. Amer Rugs has just introduced its first-ever Tie and Dye Collection of rugs, which feature this traditional, hand-dyeing process.
It all begins with white wool, which is loomed by hand into a flat rug. Next, sections of the rugs are tightly bound with thread to resist the dye solution, creating unique, variegated patterns. Like all tie-dye products, no two rugs will be exactly alike. The rugs feature colorfast synthetic dyes so colors won’t fade or bleed. Rugs come in six standard colors and two sizes, 5x8 and 8x10. Custom colors and sizes are available with a two-month turnaround. The Tie and Dye Collection suits modern and traditional settings. For more information, visit: www.amerrug.com.
Linon Home Décor Las Vegas Market Intros
Linon will be showing in two locations at the World Market Center in Las Vegas. Look for all new introductions and stocking programs at their Linon Home Décor Products showroom: Building C, 12th Floor, Space C-1288. Stocking programs will also be featured at the Powell Furniture showroom: Building A, 7th Floor, Space A-717.
Linon’s Area Rug Division will be unveiling several New Stocking Collections including the Trio Traditional Collection with 10 new traditional designs. Unlike the Trio contemporary and transitional rugs which are made in China of poly acrylic, the Trio Traditional rugs are 100% New Wool hand tufted in India.
Rugs Direct and Bari Furniture Announce Strategic Partnership
Winchester, VA-based Rugs Direct has entered into
a new partnership with Bari Furniture of Altamonte Springs, Florida to
dramatically expand the furniture retailer’s product offerings, it was jointly
announced by Randy Kremer, president of Rugs Direct and Tom Tilaro, president
of Bari Furniture.
The two e-commerce businesses have created the Bari
Furniture Rug Gallery, by which over 70,000 name-brand area rugs will become
available for sale to Bari Furniture customers. The new online store was
designed by Rugs Direct to match the look and feel of the main Bari Furniture
website and function as a totally transparent extension to Bari’s primary
business.
Shaw Introduces Woven Expressions, Creating Sizzling Style with Coordinating Broadloom
and Rugs
Basilica Multi from the Woven Expressions Platinum Level
Dalton, Ga. – Woven
Expressions is an
extraordinary broadloom and area rug collection offered by Shaw Floors
and the
company’s rug division, Shaw Living. The stunning and unique collection
features two levels of luxury, “Platinum” and “Gold”. Both
constructions offer exceptional pattern clarity, durability, softness
and easy maintenance. Elegantly crafted, Woven Expressions designs are
woven in the USA of Marquesa™ Solution Dyed olefin, a synthetic fiber
that’s inherently fade and stain-resistant.
According to Emily Morrow, Shaw’s director of color, style and design, Woven Expressions is the perfect fusion of the ancient woven textile designs blended with today's contemporary classics.
From traditional florals, to trellises, to fashion-inspired animal prints, and
from dramatic rich colors to light ethereal neutrals, this collection is truly
inspired. “For the interiors filled with cherished heirlooms, Woven Expressions
have the perfect companions in traditional Persian designs,” said Morrow. “And
for the lovers of modern art and architecture, the collection offers
sophisticated geometrics.”
Tufenkian Showroom Opening in London Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
New York, NY — Tufenkian Artisan Carpets,
the world’s premiere designer and manufacturer of handmade, luxury Tibetan and
Armenian rugs, announces the scheduled opening of their newest showroom in the London
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour on September 25, 2010, one day before Decorex. The fall grand opening represents Tufenkian’s
first flagship location in Europe serving the design community. A second location exists in Hamburg
serving several dealers throughout the continent.
TROY, N.C. -- Capel Rugs has announced that it will be spearheading an initiative to establish a permanent showroom at SOFA|Source of Furniture + Accessories, the design centre at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada, for a consortium of North Carolina-based home furnishings companies. The project will allow participating companies to work collectively with the aim of increasing foreign market share, exploiting export potential in the Canadian market and gaining exposure to the design community.
The consortium will lower expenses by allowing participating companies to share the costs of managing and marketing a joint showroom. Members of the consortium will also be provided with assistance as they become familiar with the exporting process. With 25 years of experience exporting to Canada, Capel Rugs will play a key role in sharing its experience with other consortium members.
Emma Gardner to Intro Rugs at Las Vegas World Market
Award-winning designer Emma C. Gardner will personally introduce her new emma at home line of hand-tufted rugs for Chandra Rugs at the company's Las Vegas showroom C-0864 on Tues., Aug. 3. The new line, consisting of 21 SKU's, features 2x3, 6x9 and 8x11 rugs that are available for delivery Aug. 30.
Ms. Gardner will be available to press for interviews by appointment or "drop-in" from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. For more information contact (706) 624-4518 ext. 14, visit www.chandrarugs.com.
August Las Vegas Market Launches the Epicenter of Cool with New Hot Spot: Social Media Bar
Special cocktail "Tweetup" on Aug 2 with Celebrity Guests will Launch New Space
World Market Center Las Vegas, a technological trendsetter in the home furnishings industry, will be offering a brand new concept to attendees at its upcoming August Las Vegas Market called Hot Spot: The Social Media Bar.
Inspired by the Apple Genius Bar® and powered by The Kaleidoscope Partnership's expertise, buyers will be able to receive free assistance as they learn how to register their companies and brands on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter. The goal is to help retailers and designers leverage social media as a method of generating business. Hot Spot: The Social Media Bar will be open Monday - Thursday (Aug. 2 - 5) in Building C-1096 during Las Vegas Market.
Feizy Rugs’ Hosts Party, Debuts The Mystique in Las Vegas
New designs from Feizy's Saphir Azar and Namche collections
Dallas, TX — Feizy Rugs will host a cocktail party Tuesday, August 3rd. Attendees can tour the company’s new introductions and enjoy complimentary palm readings by Dr. Kairo and Madame Le Normande and a performance by Aradia, belly dancer extraordinaire, while noshing on gourmet bites and sipping one of three signature cocktails. from 3-5 pm complete with hors d’oeuvres and entertainment to mark the Las Vegas debut of The Mystique.
“We’ve seen a wealth of new customers that have been drawn
in and captivated by the displays and creative merchandising techniques at our
High Point and Dallas showrooms,” says John Feizy, Owner and CEO. “We know it will capture our Las Vegas
audience as well.”
Safavieh Sponsors Veranda Art of Design Market Day at Las Vegas Market
Safavieh
announces its sponsorship of a lunch and presentation, “The Art of Designer
Rugs,” in celebration of VERANDA magazine's Art of Design Awards on August 4,
2010 during Las Vegas Market. Las
Vegas Design Center is hosting Veranda for an exclusive day of events, including
a panel discussion featuring Safavieh Couture licensing partner Suzanne Kasler,
as well as designers Roger Thomas and Bobby McAlpine.
Safavieh’s
program will be held from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm at the company’s showroom, Suite
A101. The Art of Designer Rugs program includes an overview by Arash Yaraghi of
Safavieh on the newest trends in area rug colors, weaves and patterns from the
company’s design partners: Kasler, Martha Stewart Rugs, Thomas O’Brien, David
Easton, Jamie Drake, and Thom Filicia Home. Designer Suzanne Kasler’s exclusive presentation of her new
rug collection for Safavieh Couture will begin at 12:45 with light lunch and
signing of her book, Inspired
Design, to follow. Respond by emailing
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Safavieh Kids® Debut in Las Vegas
Safavieh Kids® designs Petal Power, Funky Floral
and Just Beachy will debut in Las Vegas.
Safavieh Kids® will make its official launch at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The new label for Safavieh will be its first children’s rug collection with 10 original designs. The patterns are playful but with a touch of sophistication that gives the rugs a longer lifespan than kids’ designs that are geared to specific age groups.
“The new collection will work equally well in pre-schoolers’ and pre-teens’ bedrooms, and some also work as fun accent rugs in beach cottages or guest rooms,” said Arash Yaraghi, principal of Safavieh in making the announcement. The collection is hand-tufted in India of high-quality New Zealand wool.
Loloi Rugs Rolls Out Seven New Collections, Five Line Additions for Summer/Fall 2010
View all the latest introductions from Loloi at the upcoming Las Vegas Market
Dallas, TX -- LOLOI Rugs is ready for the upcoming markets with seven distinctive new collections and a selection of smart additions to five of its already successful lines, all which will carry retailers through the dog days of summer and right into fall buying season.
First up is the new Francesca Collection, a hand-hooked polyester line from China with fresh transitional floral designs colored in a saturated palette that will resonate with home interiors now. The clear, clean hues and smartly drawn, updated florals in Francesca result in finished products that can be placed in homes today.
Saddle Brook, NJ -- Nourison recently named Robert Long to the position of Account Executive covering the territory of Northwestern U.S. and Western CN.
Mr. Long will be responsible for servicing and developing business with Nourison’s strong dealer base in the area. He 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. Robert will also handle the newer, but growing Nourtex brand, which includes more moderately priced decorative broadloom and runners.
Former Capel Product Development Director Launches Design Consultancy
Troy, NC — Lou H. Webster, former director of product development and design
for Capel Inc., has formed Lou Webster Design to provide design services to
U.S.-based and international companies in the area rug, floor covering, fabrics
and home furnishing industries.
Webster is a summa cum laude graduate of North Carolina State
University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design –
fibers and surface design, with a minor in apparel and textile management. She
also has a master’s degree in fine arts/ fibers from Colorado State University.
Webster studied knitted and woven constructions as an exchange student at the
Scottish College of Textiles. Webster has used her design skills in both floor
coverings and upholstery fabrics.
Foreign Accents To Feature Wild Rug Sanctuary During Las Vegas Market
Go 'Wild' at Foreign Accents’ showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, where the company will feature a Wild Rug Sanctuary.
“Our
showroom will be overflowing with new textures and color combinations!” said
Trish Rempen, President and CEO.
“When designing our showroom, the variety of styles and textures brought
to mind a wild life sanctuary. So
we’ve created a special place to showcase these dynamic new designs, which are
a perfect complement to our existing collections.”
Color
combinations range from bright and bold to soft and subtle. Pillows are also included in the
menagerie of new designs that will be on display.
Merrifield Oriental Rug Readies for Showroom at World Market Center Las Vegas
Merrifield Oriental Rug, Inc. will have a showroom at the World Market Center Las Vegas, Aug. 2-6, 2010. Located in Building C Section 395, Merrifield Oriental Rug offers a variety of fine rugs, specializing in vegetable-dyes, soumaks, kilims, and Persian rugs. For more information visit www.merrifieldorientalrug.com.
NYICS Is "Action-Central" During Market Week: Sept. 12-14
"The 6th annual New York International Carpet Show is action-central during Market Week," announced Dennis Dodds, show founder and owner. "We'll present an unparalleled smorgasbord of top quality carpets for trade buyers looking for value priced, high-end merchandise with new looks for the important Fall season."
NYICS will be held at the 7 West Home Furnishings Trade Center, conveniently located at 7 West 34th Street in heart of Manhattan and the Oriental rug district — just across the street from the Empire State Building.
Several vendors plan launches of stunning transitional and soft contemporary looks that are sure to hit the bulls-eye with customers. Together with updated traditionals, fresh designs, unexpected textures, and fashionable colorways make NYICS a boutique destination on the trade show circuit. Several first-time carpetmakers to the show will offer sizzling surprises for design-conscious buyers.
Look for the latest introductions from Amici Imports to preview during the upcoming July Atlanta Market. The company's newest production of 16/18 quality carpets from one of the largest manufacturers in Pakistan. According to a company spokesperson, these goods are of great value -- but compared to market, are priced to sell.
Visit showroom 6-F-11 at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart to see all that's new this summer from Amici Imports. For more information, visit: www.amiciimports.com.
cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has launched three summer promotions offering great savings for dealers. Orders must be received by September 30, 2010 to benefit from the promotion. Net 30-day terms, FOB factory and no other discounts apply.
Santa Fe, NM -- Robin Gray principal of Robin Gray Design, announced her new showroom in Santa Fe’s Pacheco Park. In addition to the design trade, she welcomes to the new space retail clients
interested in enhancing their homes with original
custom carpets.
Momeni is ready for the upcoming Metro Market Week, Sept. 12-16, 2010, with a fresh selection of beautiful one-of-kind pieces including Hamadans, Kazaks, Peshawars and Indian hard-twist, as well as their newest programmed introductions. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily with convenient, complimentary transportation provided between the company's headquarters located at 60 Broad Street, Carlstadt, NJ and the ORICA building in Secaucus, NJ.
Michael Harounian a principal in the rug importing firm of Ebisons Harounian Imports announced the relocation of their headquarters in New York City. The telephone, fax and toll free customer service numbers will remain the same. 
It is one of the most traditional methods of printing textiles in India. The art of Tie-Dye, said to originate in the Jaipur City of Rajasthan, uses a variety of patterns, with each motif having its own significance. Amer Rugs has just introduced its first-ever Tie and Dye Collection of rugs, which feature this traditional, hand-dyeing process.
Winchester, VA-based Rugs Direct has entered into
a new partnership with Bari Furniture of Altamonte Springs, Florida to
dramatically expand the furniture retailer’s product offerings, it was jointly
announced by Randy Kremer, president of Rugs Direct and Tom Tilaro, president
of Bari Furniture.
TROY, N.C. -- Capel Rugs has announced that it will be spearheading an initiative to establish a permanent showroom at SOFA|Source of Furniture + Accessories, the design centre at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada, for a consortium of North Carolina-based home furnishings companies. The project will allow participating companies to work collectively with the aim of increasing foreign market share, exploiting export potential in the Canadian market and gaining exposure to the design community.
Safavieh
announces its sponsorship of a lunch and presentation, “The Art of Designer
Rugs,” in celebration of VERANDA magazine's Art of Design Awards on August 4,
2010 during Las Vegas Market. Las
Vegas Design Center is hosting Veranda for an exclusive day of events, including
a panel discussion featuring Safavieh Couture licensing partner Suzanne Kasler,
as well as designers Roger Thomas and Bobby McAlpine.
Saddle Brook, NJ -- Nourison recently named Robert Long to the position of Account Executive covering the territory of Northwestern U.S. and Western CN. 
Troy, NC — Lou H. Webster, former director of product development and design
for Capel Inc., has formed Lou Webster Design to provide design services to
U.S.-based and international companies in the area rug, floor covering, fabrics
and home furnishing industries.
Go 'Wild' at Foreign Accents’ showroom at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, where the company will feature a Wild Rug Sanctuary.
