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Rugs

By Staff
Publication: Furniture Today
Date: Monday, October 2 2006

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Abbyson

IHFC D-337

  • Desert Visions collection uses Himalayan sheep wool and silk, with colors created with vegetable dyes. Construction

    is 150 knots per square inch, $1,100 in 6 by 9.

  • Heiress collection is hand knotted of Himalayan sheep wool and silk, with pure vegetable dyes. Tibetan knot construction, $1,800 in 6 by 9.

American Cottage

SMS M-1148

  • Coastal collection is hand hooked of 90 loop wool with a white border and cotton latex back, made in China, $169 in 25-inch by 53-inch. Coordinating pillows are 120 loop hooked, $99 in 18-inch by 18-inch.

  • Transitional collection is hand made of 90 loop hooked wool, based on Swedish flat wovens of the '20s and '30s, with American palette. Designed by Jodi Reenstierna, $599.

AMS Imports

SMS G-1332

Rain or Shine is an indoor/outdoor collection made of polypropylene in a cablelock construction combined with acrylic fabric. Resists humidity and UV rays, hose-down cleaning. Made in U.S. by CMI, $524 in 6 by 9.

Asia Minor

MS 140

Contemporary designs constructed of traditional oushak knots, in Turkish hand-spun wool with vegetable dyes. Made in Turkey, $3,500 in 6 by 9.

Capel

MS 112

  • Beachcomber is an American Originals chenille braid in a rustic, variegated design. Made in North Carolina of cotton, wool and nylon yarns, $399 in 5 by 8 oval.

  • Fresh Air is an indoor/outdoor pile rug, wilton woven of olefin in the U.S., $259.

  • Cabin Retreat is a Bob Timberlake lodge pattern, machine woven of olefin with a double fabric border. Made in U.S., $299.

  • Stoneridge is a group of casual contemporary designs, hand tufted of New Zealand wool. Features ribbed texture associated with Tibetan knot qualities. Made in India, $429.

  • Tibetan Treasures is Tibetan hand knotted of New Zealand wool using hand-spun yarns and vegetable dyes, triple washed. Made in India. $1,139.

  • Oxford collection is braided of wool, nylon and cotton, with chenille texture. Made in U.S., $399 in 5 by 8 oval.

  • Chobi Garden is inspired by traditional antique Peshawar designs. Machine woven in Saudi Arabia of olefin yarn, $199.

  • Regal is hand tufted of mill-spun wool with a smooth, silky feel, triple washed. Made in India, $399.

  • Geometrix is a heavy, textured contemporary pattern, wilton woven in Belgium of olefin face yarns, $199.

  • Fizz is a casual/contemporary rug featuring an olefin base with fabric borders. Machine woven in the U.S., $289.

Colonial Mills

SMS G-1332

New braided rug collections are designed by company President Don Scarlata.

  • Oak Harbour is braided of space-dyed wool, in six colorways, $599.

  • Sunbraid is an indoor/outdoor collection made of polypropylene yarn and polyester fabric; reversible, stain resistant, hose-off cleaning, $389.

Company C

SMS G-1304

  • Has teamed with The Museum of New Mexico Foundation in Santa Fe to create Colorful Cultures, a collection of rugs, bedding and decorative pillows inspired by the textile archive at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe..

  • Kuba is adapted from a mid-20th century African ceremonial panel from the Kuba group in western Kasai province, Congo. Hand tufted of wool and rayon, $1,140 in 6 by 9.

  • Marisol is inspired by early 20th-century Mexican embroidery. Hand tufted of wool, $1,080 in 6 by 9.

  • Starry Round is based on a mid-20th century hooked wool rug from Iowa. Hand-hooked wool, $255 in a 5-foot round.

  • Suzani is inspired by an early 19th-century central Asian embroidered valance. Hooked of chunky wool, $815 in 6 by 9.

Couristan

IHFC D-320

  • Jalore collection consists of traditional designs hand tufted in India of imported Cedarian hard-twisted wool. Borderless, space dyed and luster washed for sheen, unfringed, $699.

  • Nomad collection is inspired by traditional story-telling woven and hand-dyed rugs by Nomadic tribes in China and Tibet. Hand crafted of hand-spun Cedarian wool and luster washed, unfringed, $599.

  • Lotus Garden collection ranges from traditional to contemporary styles. Power loomed of dense pile in China of semiworsted New Zealand wool, face-to-face wilton woven on a 10-frame loom, $399.

  • Luxus collection is inspired by classic '60s and '70s patterns. Extra-heavy, plush shag pile is woven on face-to-face wilton looms of heat-set Courtron polypropylene for stain-resistance, a smooth high-sheen finish and durability, unfringed, $399.

  • Woven Treasures is a collection of Persian-inspired designs, cross woven on wilton looms of semi-vegetable dyed and space-dyed wool, $599.

  • Expanding roll runner assortment with 44 new products. The assortment now includes 108 roll runners, featuring styles and widths ranging from traditional Persian to transitional.

Dynamic Rugs

MS 211

  • Aria is a wool rug collection hand tufted and hand carved in India, $400.

  • Charisma collection is inspired by ancient Peshawar and Mahal originals. Hand tufted and hand carved in India of wool, $400.

  • Funky shag collection is machine woven in a soft heat-set polypropylene pile, $300.

  • Piazza collection is machine woven of high-resistance synthetic yarns for outdoor use, $130.

  • Radiance collection reflects a more relaxed lifestyle in the context of traditional home décor. Power loomed of Excelon heat-set polypropylene yarn in 1.5 million-point construction on eight-frame looms, $400.

  • Serenity collection is casually styled with a contemporary edge. Hand tufted in India of wool, $220.

  • Bahia is a power-loomed collection of contemporary area rugs featuring modern design, of dense heat-set polypropylene pile, $300.

  • Eclipse collection combines warm spice colors and natural tones. Woven with a special double-pointing technique, of Excelon heat-set polypropylene yarn, $300.

  • Nolita is hand tufted of wool. Made in India, $400.

  • Tiranga collection is a hand tufted shag texture, with thick wool yarn mixed with fine acrylic accent yarns. Made in India, $450.

F J Kashanian

SMS M-1328

  • Kashmir is woven in the Kashmir region of India of New Zealand wool, $2,800 in 6 by 9.

  • The Indo-Peshawar collection is made of hand-spun wool, $1,600 in 6 by 9.

French Accents

200 N. Hamilton St., North Court 305

  • Modern collection is hand knotted in India of wool, $30 per square foot.

  • Ninghsia collection is hand knotted in China of wool, $45 per square foot.

  • Chinese Aubusson collections are $72 to $84 per square foot.

  • Pakistan hand-knotted Oushak designs are $66 per square foot.

Gulistan

MS 263

  • Majestic is a Persian-inspired collection, hand tufted of wool in India, $270.

  • Mystique combines earth tones with modern geometric stripes. Hand tufted in India of wool, $235.

  • Natural Living features classic herringbone, stripe and cross-weave patterns and textures. Hand woven of jute in India, $99.

Harounian

IHFC D-309

  • Abstract collection includes subtle contemporary and transitional patterns. Each rug features a combination of constructions, including plush, loop and carved techniques, $399.

  • Cambridge is hand tufted of wool pile with natural leather carved accents. Made in India, $439.

  • Madeline collection features twisted wool, hand tufted in India in a variety of Gabbeh motifs, $399.

  • Patch is hand tufted in India featuring both plush and loop piles, $399.

  • Damask pattern in dhurrie flatweave, assorted colors, $415 in 6 by 9.

  • Serapi Heritage collection is hand knotted in India of wool pile, $1,999 in 6 by 9.

  • Sierra collection offers a new interpretation of the Peshawar look, hand tufted of twisted wool. Made in India, $439.

Hellenic

MS M-57, 55

  • Bob Mackie line has been expanded with eight traditional-style rugs. Hand tufted of New Zealand wool and super washed.

  • Dick Idol hand-made rug collection.

  • Power-loomed outdoor collection, made of olefin, $179.

Homefires

IHFC D-302

  • True Red Bandana by artist/designer Robin Roderick is made of soft poly/acrylic fibers in a large-loop hooked construction, $290.

  • Mountain Camp by artist/designer Jennifer Brinley is made of soft poly/acrylic in a cut/loop construction for a textured, three-dimensional quality, $290.

Homespice DÉcor

MS M-1000

Braided rugs include:

  • Florentine cotton collection, $439.

  • Dutch Apple, a wool braid of red, warm green and burnished gold, woven with soft pastels and a hint of brown-black, $439.

  • Penny Rugs are based on an Early American appliqué crafting technique. Two designs consist of Diamond and Star patchwork motifs, $549.

  • Ractrack and Hyde Park are outdoor braided rugs of olefin synthetic fiber. Hose-off cleaning, $299.

Jaipur Rugs

SMS 1-700

Adding two color ways to the Sumak designs in the Jaimak collection. Hand spun of wool, $999 in 6 by 9.

Jaunty

IHFC-D 329

  • Serenity collection is hand loomed in India of wool, $249.

  • Estates collection is hand tufted in India of wool, $399.

  • Metro contemporary collection is made with hard-twist wool and mercerized cotton, $449.

KAS

IHFC D-301

  • Lake Palace is a combination of traditional Peshawar designs of hand-spun and hard-twisted wool. Hand tufted in India, $799 in 6 by 9.

  • Monte Carlo II collection is in faux silk/viscose, machine-made in Belgium and featuring traditional designs in updated color palettes, $249 to $299.

  • Providence collection consists of florals with scalloped edges. Hand tufted in China of wool, $349 to $399.

  • Signature contemporary collection is hand tufted of wool, $499 in 6 by 9.

  • Zen collection consists of Tibetan and contemporary patterns in neutral colors. Hand tufted in China of wool with viscose highlights, $599.

  • Capri collection is hand tufted of hard-twist wool, specially washed and woven in India, $499.

  • Ruby collection is hand tufted of wool in China, $399 in 6 by 9.

Masland Carpets

MS 215

  • Soumak collection adds four rugs: Herati is designed in citrus shades for a more casual approach. Tigris embodies Old World characteristics and colors. Karadia is available in two colorways, charcoal and taupe. Flat woven on India, $799.

  • Brighton, a new runner pattern, is a level loop in a medium-scale geometric pattern with double borders, in traditional and transitional styles, four-frame wilton woven in South Africa, $45 per linear foot.

Miresco

305 N. Main St., Suite 115

  • Four machine-woven collections of polypropylene: Channel and Link, $219; Dominos, $139; and Serenade, $219.

  • Glaze and Medley, hand knotted of wool using Tibetan knot construction, $699 in 6 by 9.

Momeni

IHFC D-308

  • Trek is hand tufted and hand looped of for a high/low effect, inspired by damask and tapestry fabrics in bold color palettes, in wool, $459.

  • Nouveau is power-loomed of New Zealand wool, with hand-serged edges and hand carving for added depth, abrash finish. Designs inspired by William Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement, $439.

  • Deco is power-loomed of space-dyed New Zealand wool, with hand-serged edges and hand carving, in contemporary and transitional styles, $439.

Peel & CO

SMS G-434

Court of Versailles rug collection, licensed by the Versailles Foundation, includes Aubusson rugs and tapestries and coordinating accent furniture pieces based on the exquisite historical collections originally designed for the palace of Versailles in France.

The Rug Market

SMS M-455

  • Vintage Garden collection features oversize floral patterns combining vintage and contemporary looks. $439 in 5 by 8.

  • Circle City is a contemporary design in a combination of large and small swirls in tonal colors. Hand tufted of wool and faux silk. $659 in 5 by 8.

  • Aurora collection is a group of damask patterns. Hand tufted of Modacrylic. $365 in 5 by 8.

  • Gatsby collection interplays antique patterns with fresh background colors for a neo-traditional look. Hand-hooked, petit-point constructions, $1,100 in 6 by 9.

  • Waves is hand tufted of wool and faux silk in a contemporary design. $659 in 5 by 8.

  • The Dolce collection has swirl motifs.

Safavieh

MS 120

  • Louis de Poortere consists of wilton, Axminster and cross-woven designs, machine woven of wool in Romania, $499 in 6 by 9.

  • Denim Patch, an addition to the Rodeo Drive collection, is a group of four contemporary hand-tufted designs inspired by traditional patchwork quilts. Pieces of denim jeans with pockets or detail stitching are tufted to the wool rugs. Made in China, $360.

  • Adding patterns Corsaro and Alba to the Thomas O'Brien collection. Contemporary rugs inspired by antique textiles using pure fibers and dyes, and traditional weaving methods. Made of hand-spun wool and silk in Nepal, $4,750 in 6 by 9.

  • Bold Moves combines traditional Persian influences and inspiration with a modern design sensibility, designed by Kathryn and Philip Doherty of Doherty Design. Made of wool, $849 in 6 by 9.

  • Amagansett includes six printed seagrass and bamboo designs with cotton borders. Made in China, $195 in 6 by 9.

  • Tibetan Arts & Crafts collection features six designs of historic patterns, with a heathered effect from the use of hand-carded wools and vegetable dyes. Tribal yet contemporary, and hand woven in Nepal, $1,200 in 6 by 9.

  • Bohemian collection reflects the design movement developed in Bohemia at the same time as the Arts & Crafts movement in this country. Hard-twist wool, hand dyed and hand tufted in India, $985 in 6 by 9.

  • Hampton Bay is an all-cotton transitional collection, hand hooked of cotton in China, $395 in 6 by 9.

Shaw Living

MS 204

Indoor/outdoor rugs for Tommy Bahama Home consist of three tropical island designs — Island Scroll, Palm Lattice and Twill Tropics. Made of Hi-UV solution-dyed olefin, guaranteed to resist fading for three years. Thermalbonded construction for superior wet/dry performance, stain and mildew resistant, $79.

Sphinx by Oriental Weavers

IHFC D-319

Nexus collection combines hard-twist and velvet-like yarns to create an innovative texture with depth and detail, with styles ranging from updated traditionals to transitional florals. Machine-made in Egypt of polypropylene, $299.

Surya

SP 3234

  • Second collection of rugs exclusively for Rowe Furniture's StudioRowe gallery program. The 12 new rugs join the 11 rugs introduced in April. Hand tufted in India of wool, $399.

  • Artist Studio represents the best from the world of leading designers. Hand-tufted details and high/low pile make for texture and multi-dimension. Hand tufted of New Zealand wool, $449.

  • Crowne consists of soft traditional designs. Hand tufted and hand finished of wool in India, $299.

  • Goa designs range from floral to contemporary themes. Hand tufted in India of New Zealand wool, $399.

  • Kashi collection is hand tufted and hand finished of wool in India, $329.

  • Naya collection features contemporary designs re-flecting modern colors and patterns. Hand tufted of New Zealand wool, herbal washed for luster and finished in India, $399.

  • Nomadic Kilim collection is a flat weave comprised solely of warps and wefts, with no knots. Hand woven of New Zealand wool, $399.

Trans Ocean Imports

MS 124

From the Liora by Liora Manné collection:

  • Ravella is an indoor/outdoor collection, hand tufted of polypropylene and mod-acrylic in China, $250.

  • Madeira is wilton woven in France of polypropylene pile for indoor/outdoor use, $175.

  • Patio is an indoor/outdoor rug, wilton woven in France of polypropylene pile, $175.

  • Ombre is hand tufted in India of wool, $350.

  • Bhutan is hand knotted in China of wool, $700.

  • Sensation is a wool hand-knotted rug, made in China, $580.

  • Aria is hand tufted in China of wool, $470.

  • Petra is hand tufted in India of wool, $410.

  • Sahara, Umbria and Tus-cany collections are hand tufted in China of wool, $350.

  • Lago is hand tufted in China of wool, $235.

  • Amalfi is hand tufted in China of polypropylene and modacrylic pile, $235.

  • Dora is wilton woven in Belgium of viscose pile, $250.

  • Carlyle is wilton woven in France of polypropylene pile, $175.

United Weavers

SP 3326

  • Dreamcatcher collection, in three colors, is made of Olefin in Saudi Arabia, $199.

  • China Garden is made of olefin in Saudi Arabia.

Key trends

  • Style values: Peshawar styling is now available in popular price points in machine-made and hand- tufted constructions.

  • Shift in tone: Browns still top best-seller lists, moving to lighter and redder hues.

  • Movin' on up: Look for price increases in Chinese-made rugs.

  • Just you wait: There's a limited number of fall rug introductions, but vendors promise big things in January.

Exhibitors Directory Key

IHFC: Int'l Home Furnishings Center

C&D: Commerce & Design Building

CP: CenterPoint

FP: Furniture Plaza

HM: Hamilton Market

HS: Hamilton Square

H/W: Hamilton/Wrenn

IDP: Italian Design Pavilion

MOG: Market on Green

MS: Market Square

MST: Market Square Towers

NFM: National Furniture Mart

PS: Plaza Suites

SMS: Suites at Market Square

SP: Showplace

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