ICFF and several area rug showrooms across NYC present their latest innovative contemporary area rugs.

NEW YORK -- Established New York area rug stalwarts, many with several awards under their belts, are joined by a roster of labels that might be unfamiliar to many American architects and interior designers walking the aisles at the 2025 ICFF.

The annual contemporary furnishings fair and the co-located Wanted Design, a springboard for emerging global design brands, was dripping with creativity as returning exhibitors such as JD Staron, Nasiri Carpets, Tibetano and Warp & Weft introduced new luxurious collections for attendees to review. Some participants, including the French contemporary furnishings brand Ligne Roset, returned after a hiatus, and several area rug players — both domestic and international — made a market debut. These newcomers brought a fresh spirit to the event and each has a unique story to tell and a select vision for the craft of rug making.

Follow along with RugNews.com to see the cutting-edge area rugs of ICFF, as well as nearby rug showrooms throwing open the doors for NYCxDesign.

ALLY BELLO


Artist and fledgling area rug studio owner Ally Bello reworks her oil paintings and contemporary designs for the
floor with a range of hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs. Pictured on the floor is Ripple, hanging left is Pebble,
and hanging right, Drop.

CROSBY STREET STUDIO


New York to the trade showroom Crosby Street Studio debuts its Yacht collection at its first ICFF. Yacht
collection, created with yacht and aircraft interiors in mind, offers eight designs crafted of silk or a combination of
wool and silk.

ELIKO RUGS BY DAVID ARIEL


New York's Eliko Rugs by David Ariel returns to ICFF after a long hiatus and its collaboration with designer
Anne-Marie Barton was featured across the company's booth. Shown is Adorne Shroom, hand-knotted of
100 percent mohair.

JD STARON


JD Staron's attention-grabbing booth featured the atelier's Timeless Threads collection which reworks
a range of early 20th century genre designs from the geometric elegance of Art Deco to the functional minimalism
of Bauhaus and the sleek sophistication of mid-century modern. Pictured is the shaped, multi-textured
Debonair collection, hand-tufted of wool and nylon.

JOV


ICFF newcomer JOV, a Belgian company with a manufacturing facility in Portugal, featured the Summithues
design, inspired by aerial views of mountains or dunes. Showcasing JOV's expertise in gradients and 3D
effects, the design transitions seamlessly between two colors climbing from a luscious pile height of 20mm
to a height of 65mm.

LAYERED


Swedish area rug brand Layered makes an ICFF debut and a favorite of the show was the hand-knotted Blue Lake,
inspired by the artwork of artist Heather Chontos, which used multiple dyeing techniques, a special finishing
wash and hand-cut details.

LIGNE ROSET


Renowned French furniture brand Ligne Roset returned to ICFF after a several year hiatus and featured
its 2025 area rug introductions. Shown is Mirage, designed by Helene Poiraud, and hand-tufted of wool
with a heathered effect.

MAISON TAUKKANI


Swiss-based Moroccan rug producer Maison Toukkani debuts its New York Pulse collection, pictured
is Manhattan, hand-knotted of heritage wool in Morocco, and featuring an understated, elegant arial view of
Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.

MARK KREBS


Montreal rug atelier Mark Krebs, which debuted at ICFF in 2024, showcased its new Fish shaped area
rugs and floor pillows, sustainably and ethically handmade in Uttar Pradesh, India.

NASIRI CARPETS


Long-time ICFF exhibitor and NY area rug studio Nasiri Carpets featured its new custom Recreations
collection, which updates classic motifs for contemporary palettes. These rugs are crafted in Turkey of Persian
wools using Persian dying techniques. Pictured is Bakshaish featuring a sun medallion and guardian 
dragons.

RHYME STUDIO


Brooklyn design atelier Rhyme Studio debuts its latest Irish heritage area rug designs at ICFF. Pictured
above is Castle, inspired by Irish architecture. Each rug is handcrafted in Ireland of Irish wool sourced
from small, organic farmers who raise healthy sheep.

TAPETEH


Brazilian carpet manufacturer Tapeteh featured a range of its artist collaborations at the Brazilian Furniture
shared stand at ICFF. Among the standouts was Metamorfose created in collaboration with Brazilian painter
Renato Rodyner.

TIBETANO


Long-time ICFF exhibitor Tibetano, returns to introduce architects and interior designer to its latest pieces.
The hand-knotted Circuit 2 in goldenrod proved a favorite for its rich colorations and abstract linear design.

WARP & WEFT


ICFF stalwart Warp & Weft celebrates its 25th anniversary introducing its Crossroads collection of nine
hand-knotted rugs crafted from hand-carded and hand-spun Himalayan wool and Indian mulberry silk.
Pictured hanging is Ascendo, which showcases a silk cut pile and wool background; on the ground is
Spira, inspired by snakes and ladders, which originated in ancient India.

BEYOND ICFF ...

CICIL


A first-time participant of Wanted Design, which returns in its co-located placement within ICFF, young 
rug studio Cicil showcases the company's North Carolina produced braided rugs crafted of wool from
New England sheep, which are carefully cared for and sheared by regional wool advocates.

JAN KATH


Germany-based rug studio, Jan Kath, which has a 25th Street showroom, opened its doors to NY Design Week
attendees and the perennial favorite Erased Heritage collection's Kirman Robson Artwork 19 stole the show.
Hand-knotted of Tibetan highlands wool and Chinese silk, the piece features a high-low motif.

NUSTORY


NuStory debuted its Gilded collection created in collaboration with the Brownstone Boys designer duo,
introducing the collection to Design Week shoppers at its 25th Street loft-like space. Pictured is Parlor,
a textured hand-loomed wool rug available in four colors.

SAFAVIEH


In collaboration with NYCxDESIGN, Safavieh held an open house during SoHoDesign Day at its
Thompson Street design showroom on Saturday, May 17. Designers browsed the retailer’s furniture,
home accents and area rugs, with the opportunity to win this dramatic contemporary Platinum collection
design PLA542F, pictured, which is power-loomed in 60 percent viscose, 40 percent polyester.