RugNews.com tours area rug showrooms across High Point bringing you a look at what's new and noteworthy.

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- RugNews.com stops in dozens of area rug showrooms to gauge what's new and noteworthy across High Point for the spring edition of this major home furnishings fair.

The mood was upbeat despite the current geopolitical climate and buyers from some major home furnishings retailers -- including Bob's Discount Furniture, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Rooms to Go, and Homemakers Furniture -- were on the ground shopping rugs. So too were designers, and most major rug showrooms offered a range of price points catering to all segments to the market.

According to Alex Peykar, principal at Nourison, which offers one-stop-shopping for rug buyers, the company had a full appointment book and sales results for the first several months of the year are up double digits.

"We had a few of our largest accounts come through an are double-digits," Peykar told RugNews.com. While he expects that to temper over the second half, he anticipates the sales to increase over 2025.

Likewise, HRI's Greg Jordt noted that business and traffic were better than the 2025 fall High Point Market and the company's on-trend styles have resulted in sustained growth at the company.

Feizy Rugs' Mike Riley noted that business in Q1 was "great," but then slowed down, likely due to oil prices surging and the war in Iran. He noted that the company, which has longtime strong relationships with many major retailers and interior designers, had a steady flow of clients in the days before the market's official kick off and through the weekend.

What's more, rug showrooms across High Point offered both inspiration and fresh product designed to grab attention.

Follow RugNews.com in Part 1 of the industry's most comprehensive tour of area rug showrooms at the spring High Point Market.

AMER


Amer Rugs presents the new Patina collection, hand-knotted of hand-spun New Zealand wool and offering a plush 
medium pile.


Marlow, introduced at a recent market, has quickly become a strong seller for Amer. Made of handspun New Zealand
wool with touches of art silk, the collection is inspired by Oushak florals.

ART RESOURCES


Among the scores of debuts across Art Resources' Suites at Market Square showroom is the company's latest additions
to its popular Marrakesh collection of hand-knotted wool rugs. The newest designs offer fashion-forward collorations
including trending pastels. Pictured is AR9572.


Art Resource's Souf collection showcased a striking Moroccan-inspired design (AR14W75), which proved a favorite
with market-goers. Souf rugs are hand-knotted of wool in Pakistan. 

CAPEL


Capel drew inspiration from the bright colors and design elements of Morocco with the introduction of Bazaar, a collection
of hand-knotted, 100 percent wool rugs made in India. The five rugs in the collection feature saturated, vivid palettes of
pinks, oranges, and blues, with an unusual contrasting colored fringe on each.


Capel's Sahara is also influenced by Africa. This hand-loomed New Zealand wool collection has a very dense pile and features
a geometric, scattered cross-hatched design with a pared-down palette of grey, black, and ivory.

COURISTAN


Couristan introduced two high-end wool machine-woven collections at market. Crosswoven of wool, Reign, pictured, has
a weighty construction, a short fringe, and complex, ornate patterns featuring. ““We’re getting a very good reaction on this,
there aren’t too many wool machine-made rugs, at this quality level,” says Steven Couri of Couristan. Another traditional
collection, Kashimir, has been resurrectws and updated from Couristan’s archives. The collection originally introduced in the 1960s,
is Wilton woven of semi-worsted New Zealand wool.


Couristan’s latest indoor/outdoor introductions includes Cove, with rugs that have a sisal look and simple patterns like wide
marina stripes or oversized vines. “People who want indoor/outdoor don’t want an extravagant design,” explained
Steven Couri.

DALYN RUGS


Dalyn showcased its newest introductions at spring market. High Point shoppers had a chance to browse Dalyn's new
Aristo collection featuring 41 designs in machine-woven, 100 percent polyester, with a focus on traditional styling and
patinaed colors. With 10 sizes available and custom options with a two-week turnover, the rugs are easy-care and come
with coordinate pillows and throws.


Dalyn's Lumara collection is a 26-piece line machine-woven in an ultra-soft polyester microfiber with a nonskid back.
The abstract patterns have a mosaic effect and come in 10 sizes.

EXQUISITE RUGS


Exquisite Rugs'  Moderno proved a customer favorite. The collection is crafted of New Zealand wool, and features abstract
hand-woven designs, 10 in all, with textured, high-low effects.


Exquisite Rugs debuted Cortero recently and it’s quickly become a bestseller. Available in eight different colorways
and two patterns, Cortero is hand-tufted of New Zealand wool with an abstract marbled look. 

FEIZY


Feizy introduces its new Loom-Ready program, which rebrands the company's custom rug program. Loom-Ready includes
a curated selection of more than 100 high-end designer approved favorites made to order. Pictured: top, left, Heywood C6039,
and top, right, Lombardy C6018; bottom, right, Lor 69EUF, and, bottom left, Lor 6002L; and, on the floor, 69E2F.


Feizy's debuting Vaughn collection was a favorite with buyers and retailers seeking distressed traditional patterns in
trend-forward palettes.

HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI)


An immediate favorite in the HRI showroom was its new Eden collection, hand-knotted of updated tradition designs.
These rugs feature a muted palette and distressed styling due to a specialized washing process that softens the pattern
and tones.


HRI's Ankara collection makes a market debut. These hand-knotted wool rugs offer traditional Persian‑inspired motifs
in a trend-forward palette.

JAIPUR LIVING


Jaipur introduced Linear Motion (shown), which is hand-knotted with a Nepalese technique from Afghan wool. Rooted
in Nepalese tradition the collection features a dynamic high-low pile, delivering a subtle sheen and softness underfoot.


An immediate hit in the Jaipur Living showroom was its new True Hue collection, notably TRU07 a rich warm brown shade. 
These dense rugs are hand-woven of 100 percent New Zealand wool with a 2/3" pile height.

JAUNTY


Jaunty's new Kyoto collection is handwoven in India. The wool pile rug features tonal neutrals in oversized jagged
abstract shapes. Colorways include ecru, shown, and mint.


Rio Forest, part of Jaunty’s new Rio collection, answers the clamor for green. The rug features scattered florals in a
hand-tufted wool pile. 

KALATY


Kalaty introduced its new hand-knotted Rove collection offering a fresh take on linear designs. These pieces are hand-
knotted using 100 percent premium hand-spun wool yarns.


Kalaty's Sumak Modern collection of modern abstract designs adds SU-925. Hand-knotted using 100 percent premium
wool yarn, these reversible flatweave rugs feature the Soumak weave's classic herringbone texture.

KARASTAN


An instant hit at market was Karastan's new Liora collection (in addition to its re-issued 717 design) for its richness and
depth. These machine-woven pieces have a substantial weight, pile height and plenty of detail. Shown is Emil multi.


Karastan's new Ethereal collection grabbed attention for its quality pairing of a machine-made construction with a handmade
finish. The collection, woven of 100 percent New Zealand wool with bamboo silk, blends the quality, consistency, and value
of a machine-made with handmade finishing

KAS RUGS


KAS continues to expand its popular washable Chantelle collection with a catchy whimsical floral motif.


KAS introduces the new Juno rug collection hand-tufted of wool from India.Rrecreating its popular coastal and nautical
tufted styles, Juno proved a favorite with spring market shoppers. 

LAVIN RUGS


Lavin's textured Mitra collection, hand-tufted in a loop pile of wool and cotton, was a favorite with spring
shoppers.


The Satchin collection from Lavin showcases an on-point graphic motif hand-tufted of wool in cotton with a cut
and loop pile.

LOLOI RUGS


Loloi debuted its MAP-protected Winchester collection, power-loomed of 100 percent polyester. Offering traditional,
abstract, and floral motifs rendered in rich jewel tones, Winchester rugs are OEKO-TEX certified.


In the Loloi showroom, Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi had several introductions, including its first washable rug made from 100
percent polyester. Orchard features a quilted texture and sweet countryside looks, such as pastoral farmland scenes or
old-fashioned florals.

-- Don't miss RugNews.com's The Most Comprehensive High Point Market Rug Tour, Part 2