| EDITORS' PICKS: MUST-SEE DESIGNS AT LAS VEGAS MARKET, PART 1 
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LAS VEGAS -- Atlanta Market kicked off the summer season and Vegas closes it out with a strong showing of fresh looks for West Coast buyers to peruse.
Part 1 of RugNews.com's exclusive two-part Las Vegas Market preview tours the latest introductions presented by rug manufacturers Amer Rugs, Capel Rugs, Dynamic Rugs, Eliko Antique & Decorative Rugs, Feizy, Harounian Rugs International (HRI), Jaipur Living, Jaunty, Kalaty, Kaleen, Karastan, Kas, Linon Home Decor and Loloi Rugs. To see what rug vendors from M-Z in our Part 2 have in store for market shoppers, click here.
AMER RUGS
Amer Rugs will introduce nine new collections at summer markets, and is emphasizing its push into the indoor-outdoor living category with its Atlanta market hit, Piazza. It is also showcasing, the sophisticated Dwell, featuring a simple cut and loop and tight low pile with minimalist patterns. Made in India of superior blended New Zealand wool and the sparkle and pop of art silk (viscose). Suggested retail on a 5'x8' is $199.99. Las Vegas Market, B431.
CAPEL RUGS
Capel puts the focus on fashion for the summer fairs adding six new collections (
read full story). From modernized flatweave Gabbehs to minimalist linear styles, Capel is offering something for everyone. Shown, Kodari, a range of traditional and transitional designs with an erased feel in four colors -- grey, light blue/grey, ivory and multi ivory. The group is machine made in India of 80 percent New Zealand wool and 20 percent viscose. Las Vegas Market, A113.
DYNAMIC RUGS
Dynamic Rugs introduces a series of collections that feature novel constructions for the upcoming markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas (
read full story). The erased designs of Essence, pictured in design 55780-150, are made of 60 percent polypropylene 40 percent polyester. Las Vegas Market, A432.
ELIKO ANTIQUE & DECORATIVE RUGS
Eliko returns to Vegas after a market debut earlier this year in January with a space double in size at the market's temporaries. The company will bring a range of vintage one-of-a-kind rugs, including Moroccans, such as the vintage rag rug pictured. Las Vegas Market Pavilions, P1-3217.
FEIZY
Feizy plans to introduce several brand new and recently previewed collections (Arazad, Duprine, Piraj, Surtsey and Haute Trends) at the Las Vegas Summer Market (read story). The new vintage styled Surtsey collection, features an incredibly soft hand and is power loomed in polypropylene for durability. Imported from Turkey the range marries traditional Parisian design influences with transitional patterns and pops of color.
"We are thrilled to debut Surtsey," Feizy said. "It's sure to be a hit. Decadently soft and surprisingly durable, the Surtsey collection features warm neutrals with pops of corals, pinks and aubergines. Power-loomed in polypropylene, it's the perfect addition to stand the test of time in any high-traffic room or area."
In addition, the company will host a special panel discussion to debut the final designs of its new Haute Trends program with in its showroom, C-399, on Monday, August 1 at 4 p.m., called the Big Reveal, followed by specialty cocktails and bites. Las Vegas Market, C399.
HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI)
Harounian International, which is moving to a larger space in Las Vegas (read full story), focuses on its latest transitional lines including Avalon, Rosewood and Castle. Castle, pictured, is crafted in India of a blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wools. The collection's classic Persian motifs are outlined in subtle pastel shades of finely spun viscose. Las Vegas Market, B433.
JAIPUR LIVING
Jaipur Living has a full schedule of new designs to show West Coast shoppers, including its vastly grown collection of indoor/outdoor rugs (read story). "Indoor/outdoor rugs are doing great, especially our Rebecca and Lush lines. They're designs you wouldn't think of as being outside," said Asha Chaudhary, president, Jaipur Living. The company will host a conversation and cocktails event entitled 'Doing the Work You Love' at on Monday, August 1 at 3 p.m. with its licensing partner, award-winning designer Jennifer Adams leading the discussion. Jaipur will present the latest designs in its Jennifer Adams Home program, including the latest addition to Inspired by Jennifer Adams Collection called Porchester, pictured in design JA121 in ether and slate blue, a large-scale classic floral motif (read full story). Las Vegas Market, B424.
JAUNTY
Jaunty introduces several new summer collections (and introduces new styles to Soho and Sierra) that will debut in Vegas. The fresh collections, all produced in India, include: the high-low Allure, hand woven in India of wool and viscose; the hand woven Burlington, hand knotted using hemp in ground and wool in the pattern; the hand-tufted Lexington crafted from un-dyed wool yarns; Madison, hand woven of wool and viscose blend of fibers; and the hand-woven Verona, crafted of hand-spun bamboo silk. Shown is a new design (SO11 in fog) in the dramatic Soho collection, which combines hand-tufted wool with rich silk-like viscose yarn. Las Vegas Market, A455.
KALATY Kalaty introduces six new high-end hand-crafted rug collections (Equinox, Luxe, Juno, Eclipse, Horizons and Lynx) and adds to its Josie Natorie license program for market attendees with three modern designs added to the popular Natori Dynasty collection (read more). Pictured is a new Natori design ND-316.
"Because of the rise in demand for new contemporary and transitional designs at the high end, we continue to answer that demand," says Ariel Kalaty, a company spokesperson. "And with these six new collections, we are confident that dealers, designers as well as their customers will respond positively to these new designs and the range of textures, colors and patterns within these newest introductions." Josie Natorie, Las Vegas Market, B455.
KALEEN
Kaleen introduces three new collections and updates its best-selling Regency collection for summer show shoppers (read more). Introductions include the super soft polyester shag Cotton Bloom series, Rosaic (shown in ROA05-29), which plays with mosaic motifs, and Pastiche. Las Vegas Market, C407.
KARASTAN
Karastan will introduce its first domestically made indoor-outdoor collection to West Coast shoppers and showcase the new contemporary line (Cosmopolitan, Touchstone, and Enigma) (
read full story). The company will also highlight additions to its popular Spice Market range. Shown, Touchstone collection design Moy in willow grey. Las Vegas Market, C312.
KAS
Kas, which just released its annual look book to share with show attendees, turns the focus in July on promoting its new easy-care, stain repellant Retreat collection and focusing on its indoor/outdoor selections (read full story). Also on show will be the latest additions to its painterly Artisan collection, pictured, in Illusions design in beige. Las Vegas Market, B175.
LINON HOME DECOR
Linon Rug Division, which shows in the Powell showrooms in Las Vegas adds to its New Jewell range of double-stitched power-loomed designs in a fine heat-set yarn ($249), with the erased design shown. Also on display will be its Atlanta market favorites: the Vintage collection in microfiber polyester with a low pile and cotton warp and Serape, with a hand-knotted look. Las Vegas Market, A747, A753.
LOLOI RUGS Following showings in Dallas and Atlanta. Loloi expects another strong market heading into Vegas, thanks to its new collaboration with celebrity Joanna Gaines. In fact, the company has such faith in the license program that it has opened a Vegas showroom space dedicated to Magnolia Home (read more), adjacent to its existing space.
"Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines is the hottest introduction we've ever seen in the history of our company," said Amir Loloi, president."The 2,000 square foot space allows us to highlight all eight Magnolia rug collections, over 40 pillows, and several throw blankets."
Furthermore, new Loloi collections Carrick and Juneau, and additions to its shaggy power-loomed Enchant collection, will be on show. Las Vegas Market, B480, B471, B462.
