Rug showrooms across High Point feature a broad assortment of fashion-right designs, in weaves ranging
from luxurious hand-knotted to hand-finished machine-woven, at the fall market.

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- High Point Market rug debuts showcase the weaving and design acumen behind the latest round of introductions.

The focus at many of the top names in the business present a range of high-end area rugs in fashion-forward colors, styles and textures. Rug buyers at market can expect plenty of hand-knotted debuts, from updated traditional designs woven of recycled garment silk, to plush and dense pure wool options in organic styles, abstract pieces and contemporary geometric looks.

For more budget conscious shoppers, exhibitors will present more affordably priced hand-knotted pieces, hand-loomed, hand-tufted and machine woven rugs that still offer the look and feel of their higher-end counterparts but without the wallop to the wallet. In fact, many industry players continue to push the boundaries of machine-woven rug collections amping up the density and fiber choices to include natural wool designs. Indeed, rug players are rolling out collections full of hand-finished details to rival hand-knotted counterparts.

While the trending color palettes continue to showcase designer-approved warm beiges and browns, green is now de rigueur and will be found at showrooms throughout the High Point campus. These earthy tones, however, are joined by a new display of blue motifs featuring shades from soft French blue to deep midnight. The mood is becoming decidedly more dramatic with deep and moody area rug designs in colorways such as charcoal, black and inky blue gaining in popularity.

Whatever a buyers' budget, RugNews.com's exclusive two-part guide to area rugs showcases the must-see designs across a variety of weaves.


AMER RUGS
IHFC, H-407


Amer's recently debuted lineup of wool and silk contemporary designs is expected to capture the eye of market-goers.
Shown, Ensemble ENS24
 
The headline at Amer’s showroom is its Sealy licensed collection and expected to be a market hit is the Sealy Rug modern abstract distressed area rug with fringed edge from the power-loomed Easton lineup. The design features soft distressed detailing and a refined palette of cream and gray accented with ivory and beige.

Amer showcases its latest high-end hand-knotted introductions at the fall edition of High Point. Among the featured collections is the company's recently introduced Ensemble lineup of contemporary motifs knotted of wool and silk. The Nimbus collection offers organic motifs in trending warm neutrals. Offering a high-low texture, these rugs are crafted from undyed, natural New Zealand wool, with a pile that ranges from 0.23 inches to 0.47 inches high for a plush and rich texture. In addition, Amer's Craft collection will be on display at the company's showroom. Craft rugs feature updated traditional patterns in trending colorways. These rugs are hand-knotted of raw handspun new Afghan wool.


Amer's Sealy program's Easton collection is expected to be a market favorite, with a distressed abstract design
EAS-05 in dark gray among the expected winners.

ART RESOURCES

Market Square, 278


A striking motif depicted with intricate hand-knotting from Art Resources’ Anatolia collection. Shown, AR11M00
 
Art Resources welcomes High Point Market shoppers to its newly expanded Historic Market Square showroom with a grand opening ribbon cutting event on Sunday, Oct. 26. The company has amassed an impressive volume of new designs to showcase in its new space, which is now double in size.

Perennial designer favorites such as the hand knotted wool Santa Fe and Marrakesh collections will see expansive line extensions in a range of on-point, updated tribal patterns and colors. The company showcases its namesake artistry with Art Nouveau and Oushak additions to its wool Anatolia collection from India, and innovative contemporary abstracts in the Usbek Kilim collections, both hand knotted of wool in Pakistan. Also not to be missed are Art Resources’ hand-knotted wool Nomad and Souf introductions, crafted by Pakistani weavers in a gamut of looks from naive and playful to sophisticated contemporary.


A playful tribal rug from Art Resources’ Souf collection is updated with warm fashion colors. Shown, Souf BJT-50

CAPEL
200 N. Hamilton


Capel introduces the machine-woven Galata collection of abstracted designs. Shown, Galata-4200675

At Capel, the Galata collection debuts with a unique combination of faded classic motifs with modern asymmetrical brushstrokes. The designs, woven of polyester, include abstract, Heriz and Keshan with a 5’3” x 7’10” rug retailing for under $499.

The new Manor collection upgrades the machine-woven category with wool and a selection of classic designs rooted in grand traditional style. enduring sophistication. Crafted in India from 80 percent wool and 20 percent nylon, 5’x 7’6” rug may retail for under $1,199.
In the hand-loomed rug category, Capel Rugs’ introductions include Antissa, a new jacquard design inspired by the serene landscapes and ancient ruins of Aegean towns. Crafted in India with a wool and viscose blend, Antissa is available in five colorways, and a 4’ x 5’10” design may retail for under $449.


Capel launches Antissa, hand-loomed in wool and viscose for subtle sheen and softness. Shown, Antissa-5000-200

COURISTAN
IHFC, D335


Couristan's Lucknow collection, hand knotted of wool, feature updated Kazak designs. Shown, ZP-43 in black

Couristan continues to focus markets on new handmade area rugs and among the featured rugs will be its Arroyo and Lucknow collections. Lucknow rugs, hand-knotted of wool, feature traditional Kazak designs in muted tones for a contemporary feel. Available sizes are 6x9, 7x10, 9x 12 and 10x14. In contrast, Arroyo is a range of contemporary geometric patterns, with a plush pile hand knotted of thick wool over twisted yarn for thickly textured styling. Sizes available are 5’6” x 8’6”, 7’6” x 9’6”, 9x12 and 10’6” x 13’6”.

Another recent debut which continues to gain ground is the hand-knotted Desi collection, crafted of 100 percent wool with short-fringed edges. These rugs feature classic motifs, including Ikat and Heriz, reworking them in a rich and colorful palette of on trend hues. In contrast, the Hamadan collection of hand-knotted Kazak designs rework traditional looks in tonal ivory and soft neutrals.


Couristan's Arroyo collection features striking geometric motifs and a plush, thick pile hand-knotted of wool.

ENLISH VILLAGE LANE
SAMS, G-7025


Rug Studio English Village Lane debuts the new Rugs Around the World collection. Pictured is Porto.

Rug studio English Village Lane, a relative newcomer in the area rug industry with showrooms in Birmingham, Alabama and Dallas, heads to Suites at Market Squares to introduce its latest collection. The custom rug studio founded by Angie Burge has joined forces with Heather Chadduck Hillegas of Heather Chadduck Interiors & Textiles. The duo is rolling out its new Rugs Around the World collection, which includes 15 rugs inspired by vintage rugs, textiles and iconic designs culled from global travels. Rugs are hand woven in wools, jutes, and performance blends and can be customized by color, size and construction


The new Provence rug from English Village Lane features a motif inspired by this French region.

FEIZY
309 N. Hamilton


Feizy showcases the Braden collection, handwoven of wool and viscose. Shown, BDN-8A50F in green multi-color

Feizy spotlights its design and weaving acumen with High Point Market introductions Braden, Kendell and Pearson. The Braden collection showcases contemporary and transitional designs with nature-inspired patterns in soft neutral tones. Crafted with undyed yarns and luxurious textures, Braden is handwoven in India of wool and viscose.

The debuting Kendall collection offers stylish, artistic designs and textures hand tufted of premium wool in India. The abstract and geometric themes cater to modern tastes while the premium wool yarn and expert craftsmanship ensure durability.

Feizy’s machine-woven Pearson collection combines versatility and elegance, blending both contemporary and traditional designs with rich, vibrant earth tones of brown, green, or warm rust. The specialized space dyed polyester yarn system creates subtle sheen while ensuring easy upkeep. Crafted in Turkey with an ultra-dense pile, Pearson rugs offer a timeless aesthetic and durability for high-traffic areas and offers both style and functionality.


Feizy introduces the new hand-tufted Kendall lineup of painterly and geometric patterns. Shown, KDL-8A59 in brown/green

FRENCH ACCENTS
200 Steele, Suite 112


French Accents introduces its first snake-inspired rug in standard sizes and runners. Shown, ML470F

This High Point Market, designers and luxury showrooms will find new additions to French Accents’ Oushak, Mid-Century Modern, and Highland collections. Each introduction explores depth, texture, and natural elements, blending traditional and modern styles for classic yet accessible interiors.

Design OU490f is part of a new Oushak series that celebrates the classic Oushak motifs through scale, simplicity, and subtlety. Design ML470F is French Accents' first snake-inspired line, and in addition to standard sizes, the company offers runner sizes to playfully
accentuate and mimic natural snake patterns in rug form.

Known for its artful original plaid design, the company adds style ML460D, a new addition to French Accents' Plaid II series, which features clean lines, bold colors, and a balanced composition. And CH81J represents French Accents' new class of Highland rugs that is inspired by Scottish tartan and plaid patterns, which utilize large blocks of colors and tones.


A new category of Highland rugs expands French Accents innovative plaid offerings. Shown, CH81J

HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI)
IHFC, D431


HRI showcases its high-quality cross-woven Carlton collection's new design 16 in brown.

Harounian Rugs International heads to High Point Market showcasing its fashion-driven high-end hand-knotted and machine-woven collections at fall market. The company's recently introduced Carlton collection, cross-woven on a Wilton loom, marks HRI's first machine-made collection and has been a winner since hitting the market. Rugs are made in Pakistan using fine Pakistani and Ghazni wool.

Also taking to the stage is the company's popular Platinum Oushak. The luxe Platinum Oushak range, one of three HRI Oushak-inspired collections in a good, better, best selection, is hand knotted in a Turkish weave in Pakistan. In addition, the recently introduced Faberge collection, a premium hand-knot wool collection, continues to gain ground with designers for its updated traditional Kashan design reworked in trending colors including French blue. The collection features intricate floral and medallion motifs inspired by classic Persian..


Updated traditional designs continue to be a favorite with buyers and the company's Faberge's on-trend palette is sure 
to be a favorite. Shown, FG-3 French blue

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


Jaipur Living debuts the collaboration of interior designer Bradley Odom at the fall High Point Market. Shown, Avis ABO01

Jaipur Living presents a curated selection of design styles and weaves at its High Point Market showroom, emphasizing its debuting collaboration with interior designer Bradley Odom. The Bradley Odom x Jaipur Living collection introduces six handmade rugs across two designs—Avis and Solum. Avis is hand knotted in wool to reflect the natural world in rich, nature-inspired tones, while Solum features plush high-low geometric forms handwoven in natural wool.

The showstopping Majnun collection is hand knotted in wool and debuts in three designs, each in two colorways. Inspired by the Cintamani motif MJL05 incorporates traditional Indian and Persian design. MJL03 evokes a celestial garden-inspired rug with Persian, Mughal, and Chinese influences, as is MJL01, with its stylized trees.


Jaipur rolls out showcases the hand-knotted Majnun collection inspired by traditional Indian and Persian design.
Shown, MJL04

JAUNTY
IHFC, D329


Jaunty introduces the Lisbon collection, hand woven of wool and viscose. Shown, Lisbon in Mineral
 
Designers and retailers shopping for area rugs that are never sold for e-commerce will find fresh designs at Jaunty in a wide range of weaves and interior furnishings styles. The Lisbon and Lotus collections, both handwoven in India debut with designs from transitional Persian interpretations to contemporary abstracts. Lisbon is crafted of wool and viscose blended yarn, while Lotus features a blend of wool, polyester and viscose.

Premiering in pure wool are the hand-tufted Porto and the hand-knotted Sydney collections, both crafted in India in a selection of updated traditional classic motifs featuring fashion-right muted color palettes and transitional pattern placement and scale, including a strong showing of Oushak looks.


Featuring an abstract design in on-point charcoal and grey colorway is the new Lotus collection, shown in Shadow.

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