Top trends take center stage at the summer edition of Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS -- Area rug exhibitors at Las Vegas Market, July 26-30, are showcasing their interpretations of the best-selling trends in the category.
Performance rugs, including washables, remain a bright spot in the industry, so too is the demand for hand-crafted rugs woven from natural materials. An unexpected debut that offers the best of both worlds -- it's washable and handmade of wool -- makes a debut in Vegas. In both performance and hand-crafted categories, the favorite style genres remain updated traditional patterns reworked in fresh palettes, ranging from richly saturated jewel tones to subdued warm neutral tones. Whether shoppers are seeking colorful statement pieces or more subtle tones, today's new classics are expected to be a favorite whether in the form of an heirloom hand-knotted piece or an easy-care option for busy households.
Another trend that continues to dominate the headlines is contemporary geometrics that are full of texture and often with high-low patterns. The palettes remain soft warm neutrals such as ivory and sand, and more saturated hues dominated by inky blues, deep reds and forest greens. Prevalent styles include more free flowing forms moving across the ground to understated, tailored pieces, where straight lines and grids offer a more architectural approach to the genre. Many of the latest introductions in this category are woven of wool meeting the demand for a growing populace seeking natural and sustainable solutions in the home.
A renewed attention is given to Moroccan-inspired rugs for summer shoppers and the latest iterations, executed in wool offer richly colored statement pieces and their converse: minimalist re-interpretations. Expect that this trend will continue and that the most iconic plush style -- the Moroccan Beni Orin -- will usher in a fresh crop of luscious rugs across weaves as consumers again seek out cozy and inviting rugs.
Finally, abstract patterns are also rolling out at market, but many are executed in soft neutrals making them easy to design around. Plenty also offer special high-low details for a richly textured surface.
Below RugNews.com curates its favorite designs and innovative techniques across World Market Center rug showrooms.
CAPEL RUGS
Showroom A133
Capel's Avanti collection, "a very well-priced, quality tufted product, continues to be a shining star" in
the company's portfolio, Cameron Capel told RugNews.com. The collection, hand-tufted of wool with
hand-worked accents, adds fresh styles, Beatrice Stonewash pictured, to entice summer shoppers.
Capel showcases the hand-knotted Calypso collection (Reef pictured), which is woven of 80 percent
premium wool and 20 percent viscose for lustrous accents. See more Capel debuts, including fresh
Moroccan-inspired collections, here.
DALYN
Showroom A325
Dylan showcases its hit Aristo collection (AR7 ivory is pictured), which offers coordinating throws and
pillows. Comprised of updated traditional design, this washable collection is crafted of 100 percent polyester
pile on a cotton foundation, and is finished in the US.
Dalyn indoor-outdoor Nexus lineup (NX1 teal pictured) offers modern designs and features a tight, clean
woven construction. Final crafting is in the US.
DYNAMIC RUGS
Showroom A432
Machine-woven expert Dynamic Rugs introduces several new collections at summer market, including
Atlanta (shown, 11764-539). Atlanta collection is power-loomed in Turkey from space-dyed polyester,
featuring vibrant hues and eye-catching designs. See more Dynamic Rugs debuts here.
Botanicals remain a popular choice and Dynamic Rugs presents a new floral-focused lineup with Denali
(shown, 11631-189). These rugs are power-loomed of space-dyed polyester for added color variation
and shrink polyester for textural interest.
FEIZY
Showroom C180
Feizy, which hosts a special cocktail hour on July 26 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., debuts a range of trend forward
rugs. Its popular Gia collection sees a line extension with the new 870-69JDF in ivory/green. See more
debuts and learn about Feizy's cocktail party on Sunday, here.
Feizy's hit Jaxson collection adds four new designs, including the collection's first updated traditional patterns.
Power-loomed of New Zealand wool and nylon, these high-end woven rugs are finished with hand-carved
details and a high/low cut pile. Worsted spinning adds a luxurious feel and enhances durability, while
hand washing imparts a refined finish. Pictured is JXN-39UJF.
GLOBAL VIEWS
Showroom A153
Global Views introduces Vesper 791789 in timber, hand-knotted from luxuriously soft wool fibers. Vesper,
which features a minimalist abstract linear motif, offers comfort and tactile richness underfoot.
Global Views' Daufe by design duo Citizen Artist sees a line extension with new ivory colorway. The
collection, inspired by an ancient key latch motif, is hand-loomed in 100 percent wool in a high-low
12mm pile. Each rug combines looped and hand-carved cut piles.
JAUNTY
Showroom A455
Hand-tuft specialist Jaunty rolls out several key additions for summer market including the new Melbourne
Ginger. The abstracted traditional pattern is hand-tufted from a blend of wool and nylon with accents
in viscose for subtle luster.
Madrid Haze from Jaunty adds fresh floral pattern with subtle ombre effect. This rug is hand-tufted from pure wool.
KALATY RUGS
Showroom B455
The Amalfi collection from Kalaty (Amalfi AF1294 shown) reworks classic Oushak designs and other
timeless motifs in fashion-forward color palettes. Hand-knotted using 100 percent premium hand-spun
wool, rugs features a zero pile for vintage look. See more Kalaty collection debuts and learn about its new
washable wool Reflections collection here.
Kalaty continues to expand its Luxe-Weave lineup with the Zara collection. Offering softly colored
traditional motifs and clean modern elements, these quality machine-made pieces are woven of 100
percent premium wool yarn, and each rug receives extensive hand-finishing including hand-binding,
hand-carving and a final finishing wash to impart a distinctive luster. Shown, ZA184
KARASTAN RUGS
Showroom C312
Karastan, which also brings its best-selling re-issued 717 Kirman rug to market, introduces Las Vegas
buyers to its Sundar collection (shown Bahu brown R1426) of fine traditional designs. Hand-knotted
from a luxurious blend of New Zealand and Mongolia wool, Sundar offers both durability and a soft,
luminous finish.
Karastan debuts the new Shalimar collection (pictured, Zara charcoal). Shalimar is machine-woven of
100 percent polyester and imported from Turkey. Sizes available are 5’3” x 7’10”, 9x12, 10x14, 12 x 15’9”.
LOLOI
Showroom B462
Loloi debuts five new collections at Las Vegas Market and market-goers can review the latest additions
to the company's Rifle Paper Co. licensed program. Above is Edinburgh (EDN-01 sand/ivory), a
collection of cottage-inspired florals, which is power-loomed with a jute pile.
Another collection featured at the Loloi showroom is Reign, power-loomed in Egypt from 100 percent wool.
The collection offers vintage-inspired traditional motifs that mimic the hand and look of hand-knotted rugs.
Shown is REN-04 in linen/lilac.
NOURISON HOME
Showrooms C112, C112A
Nourison Home expands its popular Celia collection (shown, CIA01 blue) of updated traditional motifs
at summer market. These vintage-inspired Oushak patterns are hand-tufted in a blend of wool and rayon.
See more Nourison Home debuts, including new additions to Nourison Reserve, here.
Nourison Home continues to focus on hand-crafted understated neutrals with Skyler (pictured, SKR01
ivory/taupe). The collection offers a softly textured border design in ivory-led colorways paired with
tonal accents. Skyler rugs are hand-tufted in India from a wool and cotton blend with a cut and loop
construction for high-low surface texture.
ORIENTAL WEAVERS
Showroom C395
OW, which brings 20 new designs to Vegas, rolls out the Brookhaven collection (shown, BKH09) of
softly colored vintage-styled motifs. Rugs are machine-woven of 100 percent soft, space-dyed
polyester finished with an incorporated fringe in Turkey. Textural accent yarns provide depth to the
designs. See more OW debuts here.
The new Monaco collection debuts at summer market. This lineup featuring classic Oushak and folk art
inspired designs is machine-woven of space-dyed polyester in Turkey. Monaco balances saturated jewel-tone
inspired accents and softly distressed detailing to create depth and impart a sense of old-world character.
Shown, MNC08
SOUTHWEST LOOMS
Showroom C460
Fans of Pendleton rugs shopping summer market will be the first to view a line extension to Pendleton
Reserve from Southwest Looms. A new colorway, Chimayo, joins the best-selling Pendleton Reserve
lineup. It coordinates with Southwest Looms' top-selling designs Rock Art, Storm Falcon, and San Mateo.
SURYA
Showroom A154
Surya continues to fete its 50th anniversary by introducing seven new handcrafted collections focused
on the company's craftsmanship and design mantra. The luxurious new Raku of modern geometric patterns
hand-knotted of wool and silk, offer tonal depth and subtle sheen. Each rug is knotted from 85 percent wool
and 15 percent silk with a luscious hand and thickness of 0.43". Shown, RAU-2300-912
Surya introduces the hand-tufted Nexus collection (pictured, NXS-2305) at summer market. These rugs
are tufted of 65 percent rayon and 35 percent wool for a luxurious shimmer and hand. Offering a high-low
texture, these fresh contemporary abstract compositions are full of depth and character to contrast their tonal
motifs. Nexus rugs offer a thickness of 0.51". See more Surya collection debuts here.