Rug Industry News
Spring Issue of Rug Insider Arrives in Mailboxes
RUG INSIDER Magazine’s Spring 2025 Issue “Milestones” is in the mail, ahead of the much-anticipated Spring High Point Market set for April 26-30. Among the milestones celebrated is the story of Momeni Inc.’s golden anniversary as the venerable business turns 50.
Exclusives
The Future of Rug Businesses: Why Modern Digital Tools Are No Longer Optional
The Digital Shift in the Rug Industry The rug industry has long been built on tradition—handcrafted designs, deep-rooted relationships, and...
Momeni Inc. Turns 50
The Golden Milestone Marks a Legacy of Craftsmanship, Versatility, and Family For five decades, Momeni Inc. has been a cornerstone of the area rug...
Antique Persian Kashan Carpets: The Classic Classic Rug
While there are many popular and recognizable Persian rug styles, perhaps the most classic of all classic vintage and antique rug styles is the...
WORKPLACE RECHARGE
Rug people are a passionate lot. We care deeply about clients, co-workers, producers, our communities, and the rugs we create and hopefully sell one...
Couristan Charting a New Floor Plan
Couristan steers business into the future with renewed focus on handcrafted quality and a bolstered leadership team of industry veterans. As it...
COVER Connect Las Vegas 25
The boutique trade show for high-end rug brands returns to its premium position at the International Surface Event (TISE), Mandalay Bay Convention...
RI EXCLUSIVE: Fall Markets In Review
It is the beginning of October, and the New York-New Jersey area rug industry is still abuzz from the excitement of the two major Fall Market trade...
Zollanvari's Diversification
Zollanvari International returned to the recent Maison&Objet Paris, September 5 – 9, 2024. Located on one of the main red-carpet aisles in the...
An Ancient Craft in the 21st Century
“We already have close relations with our factories,” observes Daisy Barquist of Tamarian, “but we are NOT in Nepal 24/7!” She and her colleagues...
Dover Rug Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
Dover Rug and Home is one of the select few area rug companies that has been around for over three decades and has grown from one store into...
RI EXCLUSIVE: The RI Report Fall 2024 Market Preview
We are entering Fall 2024, with the sweltering summer heat behind us and the welcome return of more temperate weather. This comes along with the...
DESIGN TIME
We had the privilege of speaking with two Portland, OR-based interior designers who are at different points in their careers. Kinsey Bagwell is...