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IKAT

Ikat designs have emerged as one of the leading fashion trends in both apparel and home furnishings.
These bold patterns are a natural for the rug industry which has a long history of tribal geometric patterns which are the hallmark of Ikat design.

ORIENTAL WEAVERS SPHINX

The Milano collection made of space-dyed nylon.  Machine made in the U.S.  $429 in 5’3”x7’6”. 

JAIPUR

Jaipur's  Blue collection is made of hand spun wool and viscose.  Hand tufted in  India in ½ inch raised loop texture, $560.

SHALOM

From Shalom's Jolen collection of hand knotted rugs. Made in India of New Zealand wool. $1,299 in 6x9.

AMS

The Avant Garde collection is handwoven on an upright loom using a tecnique that creates shading of color evocative of Ikat design. Made in Peru of llama wool, $2,600 in 6x9.

HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL

The Istanbul collection  features antique Ikat designs. Hand tufted in India of wool from India, tufted, 100% wool. $499 in 5x8. 

SURYA

Surya's Matmi collection is inspired by global fabric designs. Hand tufted in India of wool, $330 in 5x8.

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PATCHWORK

Over-dyed patchwork began at the top end of the market and featured bright over-dyed one of a kind rugs made of pieced-together vintage materials. Now we are seeing this bold look applied to  many constructions at all price levels

MOMENI

Momeni interprets the hot look of the high design trend for over-printed patchwork looks in a power-loomed construction. Made in Egypt of New Zealand wool, $599 for 5’3” x 7’9”
 

CREATIVE TOUCH

Creative Touch's Patchwork collection is made of wool pile.  Hand knotted in Turkey, $3,200 in 5x8.

COMPANY C

Company C Patchwork features "snapshots" pf overscaled paisleys and folkloric motifs. Hand hooked in China in 90-line construction. Wool. $535 in 4'6" x 6'6."

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GREY

Whether it is used as the dominant color or an accent, every tone along the grey spectrum from nearly white to nearly black has become a dominant force in rug fashion. Can grey be the new beige?

CHANDRA

The Thomas Paul collection, designed by Thomas Paul features a fusion of art nouveau and contemporary flair. Made of New Zealand wool.  Hand tufted in India. $875 in 5x8.

TIBETANO

Celestial is inspired from watercolor designs by Heidy Garay.  Made of wool, silk, hemp, mohair and linen blend.  Hand knotted in 150 knots per inch in Nepal,  $4,000 in 5x8.

NEW MOON

Nova/slate is part of the Mirage Collection. Hand knotted in Nepal of Tibetan wool and Chinese silk.Suggested retail price: $105 sq ft

MOMENI

Momeni's  New Wave collection is hand-tufted in China of wool. $599 in 5'3" x 8'.

COURISTAN

Couristan Starlight is face-to-face Wilton woven of heat set Courtron polypropylene.Power loomed in the EU. Suggested retail price is $299 in 5'3" x 7'6"

SURYA

Surya Banshee collection is made of New Zealand wool with viscose accents.  Hand tufted in India, $599.

TRANS OCEAN

Trans Ocean 's Lava collections consists of boldly tonal striations in wool pile.  Hand tufted in India, $375.

THE RUG MARKET

Burst design from the Rug Market Kids collection is made in China of soft-hand cotton. $149 in 5x8.
 

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CLASSIC INSPIRATIONS

Classic Oriental rug motifs are no longer considered sacred. Young designers, often armed with computers, experiment with new ways to present these timeless looks.

 
 Tracy Porter designs the Vivendi collection for Feizy Rugs. Cassical motifs explode into a powerful modern statement.
 Hand knotted in Nepal, wool. $2,484 in 6x9.

LOLOI

Loloi's Maxwell collection consists of a traditional design element blown up in scale, resulting in an updated, transitional look. Made of wool.  Hand tufted cut/loop texture. Made in India, $495.

ORIAN

Orian's Carolina Wild is a shag collection made of 35 mm pile fine denier olefin.  The combined impact of over-scaled classical design motifs and the modern shag texture adds impact to this value-driven collection. Jacquard Woven in the U.S., $199.

828 INTERNATIONAL TRADING

828's Ellington collection is made of 60-count wool and silk yarns.  Hand tufted and acid washed in India, $699

NOURISON

The Jaipur collection features traditional designs.  Made of wool.  Hand tufted and herbal washed in India.  $799 in 5’6”x8’6”.

TAYSE

Tayse's Charisma collection power-loomed in Turkey using  drop stitched, double points Wilton construction. Made of olefin, $299 to $325 in 5x8.

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COLORS OF THE FOREST

Green is always an important statement-maker, but it looks fresh and new today in the soft and greyed-down colors of the forest. Subtle, not bold.

DUE PROCESS

Due Process Adaptations  is made of wool and silk in 100 knot construction.  Hand knotted in Nepal.  $4,150 in 6x9

JAIPUR

Barcelona is an indoor/outdoor collection inspired by the architecture of Spain. Made of polypropylene.  Hand hooked in China.  $420 in 5’x76”.
 

SHAW LIVING

Shaw's  Bob Timberlake collection is inspired by the simple beauties of everyday rural southern living.  Made of EverTouch nylon.  Machine made in the U.S., $739. 
 

TRANS OCEAN

Thatcher Pineapple is new to the Tommy Bahama collection,  "Everywear" rug is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Made of polypropylene.  Wilton woven in Turkey.  $125 in 4’11”x7’6”.

JAUNTY

The Legacy collection is made of hard twist wool.  Hand tufted in India, $699.

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DAMASK

Tone-on-tone designs in understated patterns that shimmer softly.  Damask patterns have been the fabrics of refinement since the 14th Century.

 RIZZY HOME

Rizzy Home's Volare collection  is hand tufted in India. Wool, $429 in 5x8.

TAMER

Amer's  Kohinoor collection was inspired by the Kohinoor Diamond. Designs inspired by exotic jewels and motifs. Made of wool in 11/11 quality. Hand knotted in India. $2,999 in 6x9.

CAPEL

Derived from an original textile, Capel's Charming Suzani rug is inspired by an original documentary textile. Hand tufted in India. Made of wool, $599 in 5x8.

KARASTAN

Karastan's Mission Street Mission Street Coral is new to the Carmel collection. Traditional Damask pattern floats on a coral ground. Wilton-woven in the US of two-ply nylon yarn. $499 in  5'6" x 8'3".
 

BASHIAN

Bashian's Regent collection is hand-knotted in India of semi-worsted New Zealand wool and viscose. $1,679 in 6x9.
 

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FLORALS ON STEROIDS

Modern flowers are no longer namby-pamby, they've got power and muscle to spare.

SAFAVIEH

Safavieh's Soho collection is hand tufted in India. Made of wool, $520. 

SPHINX BY ORIENTAL WEAVERS

Oriental Weavers' Palermo collection uses space-dyed twisted nylon for soft hand and textural interest.  Machine woven in the USA of spaced-dyed nylon. $429 in  5’3”x7’6”

KAS

Kas  Sparta is hand tufted in China of wool. Rich abrash finish. $499 in 6x9.

HORIZON

Horizon's Beverly Collection is hand tufted of New Zealand blended wool with a light antique wash. Hand carved.  Made in India. $249 in 5x8. 
 

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