Rug Insider Magazine
News for the Rug and Carpet Professional 
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“We believe labor is an important part of the supply chain, and our workers must be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve,” declares Patrick McDarrah, President of Emma Gardner Design, in New York City.
Numerous well-known area rug vendors are exhibiting their latest introductions in a number of home decor industry shows in New York City this season, notably ICFF, Wanted Design, NYCxDesign, and NY NOW. These home decor industry shows take place at different points during the summer months.
45 Years of Tradition, Innovation, and Family Friendliness in the Rug Industry
In the area rug industry, there is an elite group of industry veterans who have not only been in the rug trade for over four decades, but who have been trendsetters and taste makers in the industry, and who have had their family along with them to carry the business forward for the new generation.
In the vibrant world of rugs, where heritage meets innovation, every stakeholder—retailers, wholesalers, designers, and end-users—seeks tools that enhance their experience while preserving the artistry of woven textiles.
IVE, an Augmented Reality (AR) visualization platform from iveview.com, delivers precisely what they need.
From domestic production to global diversification, the soft flooring industry is confronting a new era of trade challenges.
As the U.S. area rug industry navigates a shifting global trade landscape, tariffs have emerged as a powerful dichotomy—at once a disruptive force and a catalyst for reinvention. Manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers alike are recalibrating sourcing, pricing, and distribution strategies to adapt and stay flexible, all while contending with the broader headwinds of inflation, volatile shipping logistics, and persistent economic uncertainty.
As sustainability becomes a defining factor in material selection, the rug industry is finding new ways to reconcile performance, design integrity, and environmental responsibility. While natural fibers like wool and jute have long been prized for their natural qualities, synthetic materials, particularly nylon, are undergoing a quiet transformation that’s reshaping their role in rug making.
In past issues of Rug Insider Magazine, we have examined numerous antique rug styles, including Sarouk, Tabriz, Kerman, Kashan, Heriz, Bidjar, among others. One thing that all of these rug styles have had in common is that they are all pile rugs, with wool pile that sticks out above the foundational warp and weft of the carpet. In contrast, one of the most beloved traditional rug styles of the Middle East is the Kilim rug, a flat-woven rug style with no pile, but hand- made with the rich history of the various locations from which it emanates.
Our family has a tradition of touring the rugged Oregon coast in winter. We love exploring the small, charming towns when tourism is low and the Pacific Ocean frothy and wild. During our last adventure, we fortuitously stumbled into Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery in Nehalem. It was the perfect spot to escape the blustery rain and omnipresent chill.