Fast track entry for COVER Connect New York closes on September 10, 2025. The fifth edition of the annual trade show for high-end rugs and carpets, curated and hosted by COVER magazine, hosts forty-five dynamic brands including nine newcomers for 2025. Visitor registration will remain open after Wednesday September 10, but anyone who registers after this date will not be pre-vetted, so will not benefit from fast-track entry and will be asked to provide credentials at reception upon arrival at the venue. Those registering before Sunday September 7 who attend the show will not only benefit from fast-track entry, but will also be entered into a prize draw to win $100 gift card for Nar Restaurant NYC—serving modern Turkish cuisine close to the venues—the perfect location for a business lunch!
Those who register between September 8–10 whoattend the show will not only benefit from fast-trackentry but will also be entered into a special prizedraw to win one of 10 copies of Stephen Ellcock’s Book of Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection published by Hali Publications Ltd.The show is open exclusively to rug and design industry professionals, enabling them to maintainand develop productive trading relationships with the handpicked exhibitors. CCNY offers acomprehensive selection of the best woven flooring products, all available in one convenient location.Guaranteed to inspire, many exhibitors will launch their new collections, designs and developments for the season at COVER Connect New York 2025.
S&H Rugs will be introducing a new flatweave with pile combination and a new collection featuring oxidized wool and exposed wefts. Company owner Ori Wilbush said: ‘Despite the less than optimum economic and political news relating to our home decor sector which mainly suffers from lack of individuals moving or upgrading to a new home, I expect a busy selling season and more interest in re-decorating. We have special colors and designs combined with great quality and pricings. Also, it’s important to mention, that we will not be increasing our prices this year due to therecent government tariffs.’
Zollanvari will present its new collaboration with Seattle-based designer Carmen Carbone Andonian. Ramin Zollanvari, Key Account Manager & Director of Zollanvari Ltd. USA said: ‘At Zollanvari, we are not just creating rugs; we are preserving a heritage and shaping a future where handmade art is both cherished and sustainable. We are continually pushing creative boundaries, blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics to create pieces that are more than just floor coverings—they are expressions of art. The Pacific Northwest Collection, created by Carmen Carbone Andonian, is a testament to this philosophy, showcasing how our heritage can be translated into vibrant, modern statements that are perfectly suited for today’s interiors.’ London-based Knots Rugs, known for championing artists and striving to redefine contemporary rug design, will unveil its collaboration with Beñat Olaberria. The artist’s signature monochromatic paintings have been reimagined in the form of hand-knotted rugs, translating his black-on-black canvases into tactile pieces. Using Himalayan wool and natural silk, the collection captures the emotion and nuance of Olaberria’s original artworks. He says, ‘The idea that my work could be transformed into something tactile, something people could live with, step on, and touch—that was amazing.’
Visit the Label STEP Coffee Lounge at CCNY for insights on holistic fairtrade monitoring, the well-being of weavers, and a sustainable future for the handmade carpet industry. Learn how you can join STEP’s community of Partners, strengthening their business and their relationships from their supply chain to their customers while enjoying complimentary barista coffee, teas and water in The Altman Building.
COVER Connect New York provides the perfect opportunity to network and get involved in conversations on current topics pertinent to the rug industry. Visitors and exhibitors are warmly invited to join the CCNY team for drinks and canapés at the COVER Connect New York Party from 7–9pm on Sunday September 14, 2025. The 2025 CCNY Party is sponsored by The International Surface Event (tise) and is at a new venue for 2025. The address for the venue—a private bar, with an open-air terrace, in a Manhattan hotel—will be shared with visitors at the show. RSVP can be completed upon registering to attend the show 2025.
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