RugNews.com curates a selection of area rugs on show at the spring High Point Market.

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Upbeat and bolstered by full appointment calendars, area rug exhibitors arrive at their High Point showrooms this week with plenty of fresh fashion and value to counter the effects of import tariffs and Middle East conflict. And the market, running April 25-29, is already underway with appointments before the official opening day.

“We’re looking forward to a busy High Point Market despite the many business challenges facing the home furnishings industry,” said Cameron Capel of Capel Rugs. “Our retailers are always looking for innovative products, and we have a lot of exciting new high-value rugs to show them.”

HRI's Greg Jordt, EVP, noted, “We are definitely seeing an uptick in sales going into the second quarter and we are seeing many more commitments by current and potential new accounts than we had going into last fall's market. Now that the tariff issues have stabilized and we have issued new lower pricing, customers are ready to get back into business – but a continuing war may change all that.”

“We’re looking forward to an exciting spring market in High Point, with appointments trending significantly upward across all regions and strong momentum building,” said Craig Trimble, VP of Karastan sales, Mohawk Home. “The first half of the year is shaping up to be exceptionally strong, with performance significantly surpassing that of the past two years.”

In this two-part Guide to Area Rugs at High Point Market, RugNews.com offers a preview of must-see products launching for spring 2026 and beyond.

AMER RUGS
IHFC, H-407


Patina 31 rust

Among the new collections debuting from Amer are Albany, power-loomed of polyester in classic traditional and abstract designs, and Patina (shown above), hand-knotted of handspun New Zealand wool in washed medallion designs and fashion colorways.

ART RESOURCES

Market Square, MS278


Marrakesh 95104

Market-goers will find one-stop shopping at Art Resources, with new collections hand-knotted in wool and silk, and pure wool in Moroccan, Persian, contemporary and transitional styles. Shown is an intro from the ever-popular wool Marrakesh collection.

CAPEL
200 N. Hamilton


Bazaar collection design

Capel introduces nine new collections focusing primarily on hand-knotted artistry with wool and wool blends. Shown is an energetic hand-knotted wool intro from the Bazaar collection, which celebrates color, craft and contemporary Moroccan design.

CAPPADOCIA RUGS
SAMS, M-8041


Antalya ANT-304

Hand-knotted specialist Cappadocia heads to High Point with two new updated Oushak inspired collections, Antalya (shown) and Artisan. Another must see is the Pure Luxe line, which approaches modern design through its on-point construction

COURISTAN
IHFC, D335


Cadiz-001 marine

Couristan offers a new spin on traditional with the fashion colors and patterns of two new collections: Cadiz, machine-woven of pure wool and hand-finished (shown above), and Lucknow, hand-knotted in traditional designs in muted tones for a contemporary feel.

CREATIVE MATTERS
401 E. Russell Ave. at Center Point


Hemma rug design

Creative Matters showcases its high-end contemporary rugs as part of the COVER Connect High Point Pop Up. Pictured is the extreme textured high-low hand-knotted Hemma rug from the Macrame collection.

FEIZY
309 N. Hamilton


Vaughn VGH-69H5F black

Feizy, which is hosting a number of events, offers a full complement of design styles and weaves, and directional looks in its new Greenwich, Vaughn, and Winston collections (read more). Vaughn, featured above, blends an artisanal hand-knotted weave with innovative oxidation techniques and décor-friendly neutral palette.

HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI)
IHFC, D431


Eden ED-1506 gray/ivory

HRI showcases its new Addison, Blake and Eden collections alongside numerous line extensions, giving buyers a lot of newness this season. Eden (shown) and Addison are both hand-knotted of wool in elegant designs from minimalist to updated classics, and Blake offers the durability of a hand-knot in wool/nylon blend.

JAIPUR LIVING
C&D Building, 201 W. Commerce Ave., Suite 4N


Linear Motion LNM03

Jaipur focuses on dramatic colorways and graphic patterns for several of its spring 2026 collection debuts, among them Linear Motion (shown), which hand-knotted with a Nepalese technique from Afghan wool; Refined Layers (handcrafted of jute); and the hand-woven Distinctive Jute lineup.

JAUNTY
IHFC, D329


Melbourne granite

Jaunty spotlights its hand-tufting expertise with six new all-wool collections plus Melbourne (shown) in wool and nylon pile with viscose accents. Look for an array of designs from updated Persian classics to new takes on plaids and transitional abstract patterns.

KARASTAN
IHFC, D443


Ethereal Glimmer beige

Among the seven area rug collections rolling out in the Karastan showroom is the new Ethereal lineup (pictured, Glimmer in beige). Ethereal is a hybrid of a machine-made construction with a hand-made finish. The collection, woven of 100 percent New Zealand wool with bamboo silk, blends the quality, consistency, and value of a machine-made with hand-made finishing

-- Continue Reading RugNews.com's Exclusive Guide to Rugs at High Point Market, Part 2