Rug Insider Magazine, Fall 2023

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23 PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT Peter Woodaman tackles fall head-on! From football’s return to a triple-play in tradeshows this September & October, he’s ready for another winning season.

InDEPTH

25 FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC FIBER TO FUNCTIONAL FASHIONABLE FLOORING Contributing Editor Cecile Corral learns how manufacturers are expanding and elevating offerings with an eye on the sustainability and global responsibility.

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42 WOMEN MAKING WAVES IN THE RUG INDUSTRY Meet some of the rug industry’s notable business women in a series of candid interviews with Contributing Editor Jennifer Samad.

InSTYLE

58 FALL MARKETS The Rug Show USA and COVER Connect New York fairs take place concurrently this September 9 – 11; High Point returns for fall October 14 – 18.

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74 Kalaty launches new quick custom program, PGNY new arrivals, and Carpet Week Hamburg takes place September 11 – 17, 2023

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InDEPTH || RECYCLED RECYCLED PLASTIC PLASTIC FIBER RUGS InDEPTH

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ecycledplastics-made plastics-madefibers fibersare arenot notnew new to to the the world world of of area area rugs. rugs. For For aa while while ecycled now, suppliers have been developing and promoting these products to pronow, suppliers have been developing and promoting these products to promote not just for their sustainability attributes but also their inherent performmote not just for their sustainability attributes but also their inherent performancebenefits—namely, benefits—namely,extra extrasoftness softnessand and resistance resistance to to fading fading and and staining— staining— ance all of which are highly conducive to today’s familyand pet-friendly lifestyles. all of which are highly conducive to today’s family- and pet-friendly lifestyles.

What IS new to this category of goods is the increasing relevance and role of area What IS new to this category of goods is the increasing relevance and role of area rugs crafted of recycled content and how more and more companies are working to rugs crafted of recycled content and how more and more companies are working to expand their marketability, produce them more efficiently to be able to hit a more expand their marketability, produce them more efficiently to be able to hit a more affordable price point at retail, and design them in a broader spectrum of colors and affordable price point at retail, and design them in a broader spectrum of colors and designs for more ubiquitous use. designs for more ubiquitous use.

Recognizing—and reveling—in this positive trend is the Sustainable Furnishings Recognizing—and reveling—in this positive trend is the Sustainable Furnishings Council, which “has noted the encouraging trend in home furnishings manufacturers Council, which “has noted the encouraging trend in home furnishings manufacturers incorporating more ocean plastics into their product lines,” said Scarlette Tapp, the incorporating more ocean plastics into their product lines,” said Scarlette Tapp, the organization's executive director. organization's executive director.

She continued: “These polluting single-use plastics are finding new life in beautiful, She continued: “These polluting single-use plastics are finding new life in beautiful, innovative design pieces. Not only can recycled ocean plastic become durable furinnovative design pieces. Not only can recycled ocean plastic become durable furnishings, but it can also be spun into yarn. Let’s hope this trend continues!” nishings, but it can also be spun into yarn. Let’s hope this trend continues!”

Joining the recycled plastics fiber-made rug category with a deeper investment is Joining the recycled plastics fiber-made rug category with a deeper investment is Saddle Brook, NJ-based Nourison Home, which is currently involved in the develSaddle Brook, NJ-based Nourison Home, which is currently involved in the development of a collection crafted from a yarn system made of recycled materials, and opment of a collection crafted from a yarn system made of recycled materials, and planning its release for later this year. For proprietary reasons, the company did not planning its release laterinthis year. For proprietary reasons, the company did not want to share morefor details advance of the collection’s launch. want to share more details in advance of the collection’s launch.

Myy S Se ecret Life: NED NED BAKER BAKER II nn M Fab Habitat’s Big Sur in Teal Fab Habitat’s Big Sur in Teal Ombre is made from premium Ombre is made from premium recycled plastic. This outdoor recycled plastic. This outdoor rug is waterproof, fade resistrug is waterproof, fade resistant and crease-free as well as ant and crease-free as well as Goodweave certified.

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We feel products made from recycled materials are something we should offer and that the whole industry should be considering for the sake of the environment.

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GIOVANNI MARRA, NOURISON HOME “For us, the motive behind this new collection is twofold,” explained Giovanni Marra, Nourison Home’s vice president of marketing and creative.

“We feel products made from recycled materials are something we should offer and that the whole industry should be considering for the sake of the environment; and secondly, the consumer wants access to more of these kinds of products.”

While Nourison Home has offered in the past rug styles that contained a smaller percentage of recycled content, this new collection is mostly if not entirely produced from recycled yarn qualities.

“It’s a big statement collection for us,” Marra noted.

Arriving at the right price point that accommodates more costly production of these particular goods and meets consumers’ expectations is “where the work comes in,” he added.

Such is the case for most area rug companies vested in the recycled materials business.

“Everyone cares about sustainability today, and everyone loves the story behind our EverStrand rugs because people today expect a certain level of recyclability, especially with polyester,” explained Bart Hill, senior vice president of Mohawk Home, which includes the Karastan division. The company operates its own in-house facilities for recycling plastic bottles

and waste, and then extrudes yarn from the recycled content to manufacture its proprietary EverStrand branded goods.

He continued: “The thing is, are people willing to pay more for it?

These goods tend to be priced a little higher than the average comparable rug made of virgin fibers.”

Value is the key selling point for area rugs made of recycled content, he summed. “Polyester (from recycled materials) is very versatile and it provides many practical benefits. Add to that the sustainability of these rugs and our development to make them user friendly and affordable, and we’ve got the right equation for the marketplace.”

Among the earliest adopters and manufacturers of recycled plastics fiber-made rugs and home furnishings is Edison, NJ-based Fab Habitat. In 2009, Kanan Gupta and her husband, Suchin, launched the company “to produce durable, stylish home accessories that would be good for the home and even better for the planet.”

Many of Fab Habitat’s products today are biodegradable, or may be upcycled at the end of their lifespan. “We work to keep plastics from going into our oceans and waterways,” Gupta said. “And we ensure this through certifications.”

The plastic waste the company uses to make its wares is packaged into cubes that are then extruded into fibers that in turn are woven on jacquard machines into Fab Habitat’s “beautiful collections of ethical mats and rugs” and other home furnishings.

Additionally, Fab Habitat’s line is Goodweave certified, and the company supports the communities where its products are manufactured with several charitable programs.

Karastan’s Elan in oyster is woven with the company's exclusive ecofriendly EverStrand, a premium polyester yarn created from post-consumer recycled plastic water bottles.

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Fab Habitat sells its goods—which also include home accents and hammocks—directly to consumers via its website and retail partners. And more recently, the company has started expanding its to-the-trade service with more custom options for hospitality, residential and other commercial clients.

“We can do custom orders if there is volume,” she noted. “We’ve worked with condominiums, hotels and residential designers. We hope to build that side of our business as the industry continues to look for products that are transparent. People expect a premium, but not at the expense of the environment. Our mission is to source sustainable products that are of high quality but accessible to consumers.”

Like Calhoun, GA-based Mohawk Home, many major area rug players are finding success—some, albeit, at an incremental pace—in the recycled content-made rug category.

Oriental Weavers’ (OW) Bauer collection is the company’s single current offering made of recycled PET polyester yarn. It spans 10 designs, all power-loomed.

“PET yarn is a highly sustainable material made from recycled plastic bottles,” the company noted. “This beautiful yarn has the look of wool but is much less likely to shed and easier to clean. The unique multilevel yarn system and dense pile offer surface interest and a nice tactile quality. And the warm neutral color palette and soft modern designs are a good fit for both rustic and sophisticated spaces.”

Oriental Weaver’s central display of its PET yarn Bauer collection in Las Vegas featured a chandelier made of recycled bottles.

Kaleen’s indoor/outdoor performance collection Home & Porch is handwoven of UV-treated recycled polyester. Queens Court design shown.

To promote the collection, OW’s design team created a chandelier made of recycled bottles to add to a central display of Bauer at the company’s Las Vegas showroom in time for Las Vegas Market this past July.

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The Sinclair collection, which is part of the Magnolia Home x Loloi Rugs program, is power-loomed of a 100% polyester pile and is machine washable.

recycled plastic fiber-made styles into its assortment. This includes indoor/outdoor performance collection Home & Porch, a grouping of 10 sophisticated designs, all of them handwoven of UV-treated recycled polyester for durability and stain resistance—making them well suited for both high-traffic interiors and stylish living spaces outdoors.

Kas Rugs offers a variety of recycled content-made qualities, some examples being: Dune, which is hand loomed in neutral shades; Chloe, a multi-texture flat weave that is handwoven; and Kauai, which is hand woven and hand spun of a jute and recycled polyester yarn blend.

“We are seeing the call out for ecofriendly and handmade products,” said Wendy Reiss, vice president of sales and national accounts. “Perhaps the two can be combined with unbleached or organic wool. We are weighing that for fall intros right now.

It is still in development.”

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Since its [Magnolia Home x Loloi] introduction earlier this year, our current inventory commitments already exceed saving the equivalent of nine million bottles from recycling.

AUSTIN CRALEY, LOLOI Loloi Inc. has been working hard behind the scenes for the past several years to continue improving its sustainability efforts, “and our Sinclair collection, which is part of the Magnolia Home x Loloi Rugs program, is an example of the direction we are heading in,” said Austin Craley, vice president of sales.

He continued: “Since its introduction at the recent April High Point market earlier this year, our current inventory commitments already exceed saving the equivalent of nine million bottles from recycling.”

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If not for the actual rugs, then for the pads and/or backing systems of rugs and mats. That’s the approach some rug companies are taking for now, for varied reasons, with recycled content for their products and production.

Chilewich, a domestic manufacturer of USA-made performance rugs for the upscale consumer segment, designers and hospitality uses postconsumer recycled polyester in the production of its proprietary BioFelt backing system for installed flooring—including rolled goods for wallto-wall use and floor tiles—for its Contract division.

InDEPTH | RECYCLED PLASTIC FIBER RUGS it will include more recycled content and more rapidly renewable content than the current version. It will also require less energy to manufacture and result in flooring products that weigh 74% less than our current BioFelt-backed flooring, making it much less resource-intensive to package and ship.

“Preliminary environmental product declaration (EPD) evaluations of the new BioFelt system indicate that the lifetime carbon footprint of our installed flooring products will be reduced by 33% compared to that of our current system,” he added.

Similarly, Ruggable—which launched in 2010 and designs and markets stylish machine-washable rugs for its in-house and designer-partner brands—told RUG INSIDER it seeks to “use recycled materials whenever possible.” Currently, its Cushioned Rug Pad is made with over 70% recycled material, and its Classic Rug Pad is made with over 50% recycled materials.

Ruggable’s pieces are all machinewashable, stain-resistant, non-slip, and interchangeable due to the two-part system: Rug Pad and Rug Cover.

All pieces in Ruggables’ two-part system of Rug Pad and Cover are water-resistant, stain-resistant, and machine-washable.

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As part of our ethical eco-friendly ethos, Ruggable has partnered with OneTreePlanted to plant 100,000 trees this year to offset its carbon footprint.

As for its rugs, not yet. “We have not yet been able to incorporate recycled plastics into our yarns without introducing phthalates, which we do not allow in our products, or compromising on durability, longevity, and performance,” CEO John McPhee 30

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explained to RUG INSIDER. “It’s a work in progress.”

But through recent investments for new equipment and refinements to the BioFelt design, Chilewich recently developed a new version of BioFelt.

Slated for introduction in early 2024,

With manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, Bedford Park, IL, and Charlotte, NC, the company custom-makes each individual rug order. It believes “ethical and eco-friendly manufacturing should be a requirement for all production systems.” And as part of this ethos, Ruggable has partnered with OneTreePlanted to plant 100,000 trees this year to offset our carbon footprint “in order to avoid overproduction and waste.”

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hen we called for mega-chromatic floor fashion we found ourselves awash in dazzling palettes and artistry. Our lede image highlights Jan Kath’s Polonaise Eastcote Sky in wool and silk. Inspired by works created by royal weavers to the 17th century Shah of Iran, the collection is kaleidoscopic and elegant.

Zollanvari’s Walk on the Wild Side collection is—well—wild: “Really all our carpets are about COLOR, so it’s difficult to narrow it down to a few!” says Reza Zollanvari.

Kalaty’s hand-knotted zero-pile Talora collection features fresh, eye catching palettes applied to intriguing global patterns and graphic tribal motifs. “We are always searching for new and creative ways to use color on updated-traditional designs or on something more edgy and modern,” explains Ariel Kalaty.

“Color can be an expression of one’s emotions, feelings, personality, etc. and also can evoke a strong response on an almost unconscious level,” says Tamarian’s Ned Baker. “We strive to inspire a strong connection to our rugs by helping customers find ‘their’ palette that connects on this visceral level. Whirl Multi (Nepal) is a great example of color unleashed; featuring 17 colors in pure wool, overspun and hand knotted for beautiful texture with great light movement and reflection.”

We hope you enjoy our Color Story, with all of its twists and happy endings.

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InDEPTH | NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES

Jennifer Samad

NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES IN THE RUG INDUSTRY

BY JENNIFER SAMAD | CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

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s the daughter of a rug wholesaler, I have vivid childhood memories visiting customers with my father, sitting on a stack of rugs while the men attended to business. There were rarely women present in these spaces—but it wasn’t until I joined the industry years later that this struck me as odd.

Aside from traditional artisan jobs such as carding, spinning, and weaving, men have historically assumed most roles within the rug industry. From manufacturing and importing to wholesale and retail, it’s safe to say that this is still the case today. Nonetheless, from my experience attending trade shows and working with rug dealers around the country, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many strong and interesting women who work hard and care deeply about rugs. Their vision, creativity and drive have spurred a refreshing shift towards creating a more dynamic and inclusive environment.

Thus, we’re celebrating notable women who are making their mark on the rug industry, while inspiring the next generation in the process. From business owners to directors of sales and operations, each of these women share an affinity for exceptional rugs and offer their unique perspectives and struggles navigating a primarily male-dominated landscape.

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Aside from traditional artisan jobs such as carding, spinning, and weaving, men have historically assumed most roles within the rug industry.

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Bonnie Sutton OWNER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR KNOTS RUGS – LONDON, UK What has been your experience as a female leader in a predominately male industry?

It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey making beautiful hand-knotted rugs in a predominately male industry. It took some time for us to establish the brand and to be taken seriously as a female led rug company. While showing at Domotex, we have had many occasions when rug buyers would visit our stand asking for the man that owned the company! They couldn’t believe that a woman could be capable of owning and running her own rug company. They seemed to think that women only bought rugs, not made them. Thankfully, this has changed over the years as more women have come into the industry, but those attitudes are still out there. Juggling a young family while traveling and developing the business has also presented its own challenges but has made the success, we have had all the more rewarding.

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While showing at Domotex, we have had many occasions when buyers would ask for the man that owned the company!

They couldn’t believe that a woman could be capable of owning and running her own rug company.

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What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?

The most satisfaction I have is when we see our new collections arrive for the first time and witness how the meticulous attention to detail, we have put into the designs is reflected in the amazing execution by our production teams in Nepal and Jaipur. We are so lucky to have such talented artisans that interpret our work and with whom we've developed such strong relationships over the years. It’s also very rewarding knowing that we are contributing to keeping this ancient art of weaving alive.

Bonnie Sutton

game in terms of innovation and design. You must wear many hats. Getting across the message that hand-knotted rugs are the best choice regarding sustainability in an evercompetitive market. We are a fair-trade company and as partners of Label Step, we adhere to the standards they set.

The market is somewhat saturated by lower priced products. Communicating that real sustainability lies in the longevity of the product, and the investment that involves, is central to what we are about as a company, Who do you draw inspiration from?

We draw inspiration from everything around us—from fine art, nature and our organic environment to sights seen in our daily life and glimpses of patterns on a wall. Based in London, we are surrounded by visual information and inspiration. It’s not unusual for the paint brushes to come out on a Saturday as we process what we have seen through the week. We collaborate with artists and designers and specialize in interpreting and recreating abstract art into high end rugs. We also work a lot with texture and materials to create interesting flatweaves full of rustic charm.

What do you nd most challenging about your job?

What career advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the industry?

As we are a small company, juggling all the aspects of the business is a challenge while trying to stay ahead of the

Just go for it, don’t hold back, always follow your dreams, and show the rug industry what you can do.

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InDEPTH | NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES Anna Grace Augusto OWNER OF AUGUSTO FINE RUGS – BOISE, IDAHO What has been your experience as a female leader in a predominately male industry?

My experience as a female leader in an otherwise male dominated industry has mostly been positive. The industry is shifting with an increasing number of women on the owner side of the business. I can feel the shift. Early in my career, I did experience subtle displays of doubt in my capacity to excel at an owner level. This subtle doubt showed up in different ways at different times in my journey. There appeared to be a general perception that, perhaps because of my gender or age at the time, there was not the level of commitment or seriousness required to ensure long-term success. I imagine most women navigating in the rug industry, or any industry at large, have had this experience. With time and increased awareness, our industry seems to be adapting and embracing the shift.

What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?

Personal connection to our client experience is my favorite aspect of what I do. I have initially structured my business to be boutique and personal.

What do you nd most challenging about your job?

The overall logistics in our industry are a challenge. I often feel at odds with the client experience I desire to deliver and the reality of the logistics that can impact our projects. A lot of resources and energy are funneled into trying to coordinate a balance between expectations and the realities of shipping, lead-times, damaged items etc. We work diligently to attempt to get in front of many of these complications, yet much of it still remains outside our control.

Who do you draw inspiration from?

There are so many talented individuals in our industry. I admire those who focus on creating and producing their own designs or taking on challenging projects. On the personal side, I draw inspiration from my parents. They were also business owners. They owned a funeral business in the small town in Idaho where I grew up. At an early age, I witnessed the joy and reward coupled with the relentless commitment and work required to manage a business.

In addition, both of my parents were deeply involved in serving our local community. The spirit of service inside and outside the business is a formula I assign high value to. I have found service to be the key to a successful and fulfilled life.

What career advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the industry?

There are going to be many people offering advice on what you should and should not do in your business. While it is important to listen to others’ input and experiences, I have found that I must chart my own course. It is vital to have a keen sense of what you personally want out of life, and then move into what that looks like in your business. For me, this sense must be more complex than simply making money. With this developed compass, I can make the small and big decisions in my business with confidence and know that I am moving in the right direction.

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InDEPTH | NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES tomorrow’s best sellers. This industry has been steeped in traditional handmade rugs, making it sometimes hard to change this conservative mindset.

Who do you draw inspiration from?

My mother-in-law! After my husband’s passing away at an early age, she was the one who encouraged me to stand on my own feet.

What career advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the industry?

Success is perhaps 90% hard work and maybe 10% intelligence. Always be ready to learn as this process never ends, even in your 70s or 80s. If you are knowledgeable and look after your customers well, they will come around to admire you, despite being a female.

Renu Giri

Renu Giri VICE PRESIDENT AT ORIENTAL DESIGNER RUGS – ATLANTA, GA What has been your experience as a female leader in a predominately male industry?

Yes, this is a male-dominated business and things were difficult initially. But I got a lot of support from Benny, who helped me in my journey from a mere homemaker to a businesswoman. If you know your job and go the extra mile for your customers, they will appreciate you. In my over 30 years of experience, most people have welcomed and encouraged me.

What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?

I love making receivables… just kidding! Actually, doing rug selection and anticipating the trends—both in the short term and long run—gives me the most satisfaction.

What do you nd most challenging about your job?

Persuading our dealers to try new styles, colors, patterns, etc.—especially the ones that I feel are going to be 45

InDEPTH | NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES Andrea Moomjy CO-OWNER OF WOOL & SILK CEDAR GROVE, NJ What has been your experience as a female leader in a predominately male industry?

I was born into the rug industry and have many memories of this world that has informed a lot of my life. As a child, my dad used to take me on home installation inspections as our weekend activity. I guess looking back it was a little odd and unusual, but I loved it.

When I started working for my father in my 20s in New York City, the industry was very different. My sister and I were one of very few women in the business. I realize women across several industries at that time found this a challenge. While it was noticeable, I never found it to be an obstacle. The rug business is small and family oriented. My colleagues were always very welcoming and took my opinions sincerely. To this day, I believe you have to exercise a sense of firmness and confidence as a woman in competitive workspaces, and that’s okay.

What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?

Since most of my time during the week is dedicated to looking after the business end of our company, I enjoy when I get to engage in the more creative aspects of our work. Reviewing new products, working with my daughter on photoshoots, selecting colors, amongst other tasks are particularly gratifying.

The artistic element of rugs is what drew me to the industry as a young woman so I try to always stay connected to that.

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What do you nd most challenging about your job?

The culture of the industry and the way people do business has changed over the years and continues to evolve even now, and as a business owner you have to be willing to adapt with those changes. This can be a challenge as you can never really get too settled in your comfort zone.

Who do you draw inspiration from?

I was recently on a fashion designer’s website. She was older than me yet so stylish and fresh. She was cooking, spending time with family, making great original work. Those are the sort of women that inspire me. There’s really no one person. I think it’s wonderful to be able to be dynamic and passionate in whatever you are doing at that moment.

What career advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the industry?

Be bold, be fearless, and most importantly, trust your gut.

My few regrets have been when I didn’t follow my intuition and listened to someone who told me I couldn’t do something. Be open to advice, but don't ignore your inner wisdom.

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Be bold, be fearless, and most importantly, trust your gut. My few regrets have been when I didn’t follow my intuition and listened to someone who told me I couldn’t do something.

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InDEPTH | NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES be challenging, particularly when dealing with various suppliers, materials, and manufacturing techniques which are sometimes sourced from different countries.

Staying informed about evolving consumer trends, design preferences, and lifestyle changes is crucial in the rug and carpet industry. Anticipating and adapting to shifts in consumer demand can be challenging, but it is essential to stay relevant and meet customers’ changing needs.

Also, there is an increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. Addressing sustainability concerns, such as using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and adopting sustainable manufacturing practices can present challenges for companies in the rug and home décor space.

Diana Samuels

Diana Samuels DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL (HRI) – NEW YORK, NY What has been your experience as a female leader in a predominately male industry?

Women leaders may find themselves in the minority, with fewer female colleagues or role models to look up to. This lack of representation can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation or the need to work harder to gain recognition and respect. Female leaders in male-dominated industries may face stereotypes and biases that assume men are more suited for leadership roles. Overcoming these biases and proving their competence can be an initial hurdle.

Despite the challenges, women leaders in predominantly male industries bring unique perspectives, innovative ideas, and valuable contributions to their organizations. They inspire change and pave the way for more diversity and inclusion, benefiting both the industry and society.

What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?

I am responsible for overseeing various departments, working closely with our sales team and ensuring optimal productivity and performance across the organization. One role that I enjoy the most is overseeing the buying and product development process, in which I ensure that the company acquires high-quality and diverse rugs to meet the needs of today’s market and preferences of its customers.

What do you nd most challenging about your job?

Producing, buying, and transporting high-quality rugs involves intricate manufacturing processes and logistics. Ensuring quality control, consistency in design, stock availability, durability, and overall quality throughout the production cycle can

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Despite the challenges, women leaders in predominantly male industries bring unique perspectives, innovative ideas, and valuable contributions to their organizations.

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Who do you draw inspiration from?

I often draw inspiration from our customers and our sales team to create new and exclusive products and exploring different textures and materials, as they can be made from natural fibers like wool, silk, eco-friendly, or utilizing unique weaving techniques.

I also draw inspiration from nature and natural elements, architectural styles, art and design movements. Understanding cultural influences is also key as different cultures around the world have unique rug and carpet weaving traditions.

I often find inspiration in the rich heritage and craftsmanship of these cultures, incorporating traditional motifs, patterns, and color palettes into today’s fashion and classic and signature styles.

What career advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the industry?

Invest in acquiring a solid foundation of skills relevant to the industry. This can include design skills, knowledge of textiles and materials, proficiency in technology, digital platforms, software, and familiarity with manufacturing processes.

Continuously improve and update your skills to stay competitive and adaptable in a rapidly evolving industry.

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InDEPTH | NOTABLE WOMEN MAKING WAVES Who do you draw inspiration from?

Besides the wonderful people I work with, I would have to say my Mom and Dad, who have owned their own businesses my whole life (and still do— my Dad turns 80 this year) and who have instilled a work ethic in me since a young age.

What career advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the industry?

Having worked in the rug industry now for over 25 years (in retail and management, then in buying and merchandising, then in wholesale), I would say that although it is challenging and ever changing, the rug industry has brought a lot of joy and a never-ending desire to learn. Don’t be intimidated by it and learn all you can about the history, people, stories, and traditions they derive from.

Wendy Reiss VP OF SALES AND NATIONAL ACCOUNTS AT KAS RUGS, INC. SOMERSET, NJ What has been your experience as a female leader in a predominately male industry?

I started as a rug buyer over 25 years ago. I remember my first day on the job was at the Atlanta market and I was surrounded by a lot of gentlemen in suits. I decided my time in this industry was going to go one of two ways: Either I was going to get run over or I was going to grab the bull by the horns. I am now a part of a company with many female leaders and role models. I love seeing more women involved in this industry and I look up to many (both male and female) who have made such an impact on me throughout the years.

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What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?

Working with such an incredible team of people: from corporate and management, to the sales representatives out in the field, all of it gives me great joy. I learn something from one of them each day. What a wonderful and engaging group of individuals!

What do you nd most challenging about your job?

It really depends on the day, month, and year, doesn’t it? I feel like we are in an ever-changing world in this industry and the home industry in general. So much has changed in just the last few years since covid, and in the 5 years and 10 years before that.

Being one step ahead is always the goal and challenge.

The rug industry’s future needs more youth, both female and male, to embrace it and take it to the next level. As women, we are often passionate about the important things in our life and rugs have been one of those things for me. This has made it an incredible career

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The rug industry’s future needs more youth, both female and male, to embrace it and take it to the next level.

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InPERSPECTIVE | DESIGN TIME

DESIGN TIME

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rom colors to soft goods, Interior Designers provide a roadmap, taking us from where the market is today to where it’s headed tomorrow.

To check in on the beating pulse of interiors, RUG INSIDER sat with two founding members of A-list design firms to

JOELLE NESEN OF MAISON INC. Above, Design by Maison Inc. Photography by: David Papazian

talk about how they utilize rugs in their processes.

We began our talks with Joelle Nesen, the creative force and business mind behind Maison Inc. Eschewing trends, the firm’s signature is luxurious interiors with a timeless feel. Maison recently expanded its team and opened a showroom that caters to discerning retail and design clientele.

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RI: What are some of your favorite types of rugs?

JN: I love a pale Oushak! They really are my favorite. I also love leopard print and rugs with a high-low pile.

RI: Recently, Maison seems to be more open to modern design.

JN: Maison as a firm is all over the map. One minute I’m pulling thick, plushy scrumptious blue rugs, the next minute I’m pulling flatweaves in tan. We are looking for the thing that speaks to the client, their vibe, and their home.

RI: What colors are you drawn to at the moment?

JN: Right now, we’re feeling a pull towards clay and burnt desert vibes with some apricot.

RI: Where do you go for rug inspiration?

JN: I like Google. I’m looking for something that jars an idea loose. I’ll also research what other high-end designers are doing such as Steven Gambrel and Michael Smith. I want to stay in touch with what the top of the top are doing.

RI: Do you prefer sourcing a ready-made rug, so you can see it and have it immediately, or if you have the lead time, custom?

JN: A little bit of both. If there are secondary and tertiary rooms, I’m happy to just grab something ready made.

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Especially for clients who get a little fatigued after doing three or four custom rugs.

RI: When presenting rug ideas to a client, do you prefer digital renderings or samples?

JN: I like physical samples. I prefer a 1'x1' sample that I can lay flat and move around. Larger samples are big, bulky and hard to store.

RI: How important is broadloom to your practice?

JN: Very. I love to do wall-to-wall custom, handmade and broadloom. We do a lot of bound broadloom and roomshaped cut-to-fit, and tons of broadloom on stairs and bedrooms. Sometimes we’ll overlay something grassy cut to fit underneath with an Oushak, or a Moroccan on top.

RI: When you begin a new project at what point do you start thinking about rugs?

JN: We’re not a rug first company, but there’s generally something brewing in our minds, where we have a sense of texture, color, and weave. We know whether it’s going to be an antique or something new. There’s always something swirling as we’re doing our flat lays for our fabrics and furniture, then right at the end we make the rug decision.

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Travis Weedman, co-owner of Weedman Design Partners.

Photography by: Stark Photography

RI: If a rug company wants to work with WDP, what’s the best way for them to connect and get fteen minutes of your time?

WDP: I think persistence can be good. An email and then a follow up email. A phone call is usually my least favorite way.

It’s abrupt and sort of aggressive. Reaching out on LinkedIn on a professional platform is nice.

RI: On a new project, when do you start thinking about rugs?

TRAVIS WEEDMAN OF WEEDMAN DESIGN PARTNERS Our second talk was with Weedman Design Partners (WDP), co-founded by Travis and Arielle Weedman.

WDP’s work encompasses high-end residential and commercial spaces with a focus on collaboration. Clients are treated as partners, ensuring a harmonious melding of function and style.

WDP: Bringing materials early in the project can actually really benefit it. Even though you may not be ready for a rug, you can definitely draw inspiration early on in the project from materials including rugs. The more of the soft things that you bring in the beginning, at least for inspiration, I think benefits the entire project.

RI: What’s your search process for sourcing products?

JN: For the most part I would say magazines and online for inspiration. We follow a good amount of really creative social media and Instagram. I’m very visually driven. I’m just literally looking at images and then once something interests me, then I’ll do a little research and try to find out what it is and where it is.

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I like the rugs to be kind of a backdrop to the rest of the space. It’s the glue, versus the show … I feel like the rug is the glue that holds an environment together.

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Alameda House design by WDP Photography by: George Barberis

RI: How do you utilize rugs in your design schemes?

WDP: I like the rugs to be kind of a backdrop to the rest of the space. It’s the glue, versus the show. If you look at a lot of our interiors there isn’t really anything I think that is necessarily the show. It kind of all works well together, but I feel like the rug is the glue that holds an environment together. I certainly prefer all the furniture to be on the rug.

Go big, or go home.

RI: Are you comfortable pulling the trigger on rugs, or other big ticket items solely from pictures on the Internet?

WDP: No. And most of our clients wouldn’t either. We will call showrooms in New York or LA and we will have a piece sent to Portland. On the big pieces it’s really important.

Sometimes you’re not gonna be able to change someone’s mind, but one of the best tools we have is educating the client. Just like I was educated early on in my processes, and it’s evolved. I appreciate higher quality, things that last a lot longer, things that are natural, that feel better.

Interior designers not only drive the market’s taste, they’re also invaluable partners to rug showrooms.

Look for the next installment of “Design Time” as we continue the conversation with cutting-edge design firms.

RI: How do you push back on sticker shock and help clients see the value of a luxury rug?

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WDP: A lot of what we do is educating the client on what is quality, how it’s made, the people that are doing it, and how it affects the environment and how it’s gonna wear.

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The NY/NJ metro area is the largest Oriental rug market of vendors, dealers, manufacturers, designers, and wholesalers, the fashion center and culture hub. This is where you can find the largest up-to-date inventories of hand-knotted rugs from around the globe.

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S&H RUGS, VETERAN EXBHITOR OF THE RUG SHOW

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Atlas SKU 1716 (L) Atlas SKU 1724 (R)

TURKISH RUG CO. turkishrugco.com

Turkish Old Wool (L) Turkish Tulu (R) 59 59

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LIBERTY RUGS libertyrugs.com

SHALOM Cambridge B1-Blue (L) shalombrothers.com Ella EL-44 (R) 60

Adonia B-103-B (L) Adonia 1403-B (R)

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InSTYLE | COVER CONNECT NY

September 9–11, 2023 The third edition of COVER Connect New York (CCNY) takes place at the Metropolitan Pavilion and The Altman Building in Manhattan on a grander scale than ever before.

Here’s what you need to know …

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OVER Connect 2023 will expand across two connected neighboring venues featuring a greater range of select dynamic brands and even more incredible rugs. The annual

fair—curated and hosted by COVER magazine—is viewed by many

AT A GLANCE

in the industry as an opportunity not-to-be-missed.

• 3 DAYS EXPANDED ROSTER

• 37 PREMIER BRANDS

The 2023 lineup features 37 of the most esteemed rug companies. All 22 of the brands involved in the 2022 edition return this fall, plus more than ten newcomers join the show. The exhibitors have been carefully selected to ensure a wide variety of production and styles, all under one roof, from the best rug brands around. COVER Connect New York brings to Manhattan premier production from Nepal, India, Turkey and Afghanistan. The most sought-after traditional, transitional and contemporary rugs are presented in an exclusive setting designed to facilitate meaningful business and networking opportunities.

• EXPANDED NYC LOCATION

VENUE Two neighboring venues, the Metropolitan Pavilion and The Altman Building are conjoined halls with convenient single entrance and registration. metropolitanevents.com | www.altmanbldg.com ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS COVER magazine Editor, Lucy Upward will host a series of Round Table Discussions, hosted in partnership with Label STEP, in the COVER Lounge during the show.

• LAVISH WELCOME PARTY • ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS • COFFEE BAR • TO THE TRADE ONLY SHOW HOURS SEPTEMBER 9-10 9AM-5PM SEPTEMBER 11 9AM-1PM

SHOW PARTY Visitors and exhibitors are warmly invited to join the CCNY team for drinks and canapes at the show party, hosted in partnership with Label STEP, on the evening of Sunday September 10, 2023. The address for the venue—a private bar, with an open-air terrace, in a Manhattan hotel—will be shared with visitors at the show and RSVP can be completed upon registering to attend CCNY 2023.

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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

ALTMAN BUILDING MAIN FLOOR A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A07 A08 A09 A10 A11 A12 A13 A15 A17

ASIA MINOR CARPETS PACIFIC COLLECTION HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL BOKARA RUG COMPANY ARIANA RUGS SAHAR CARPETS PAULIG JAN KATH DESIGN REBEL CARPETS TIBET RUG COMPANY ELIKO RUG GALLERY ASHA CARPETS WENDY MORRISON DESIGN LABEL STEP KNOT & CO.

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DESIGN MATERIALS INC. SUMAQ ALPACA HARCOURT COLLECTION CARAVAN ZOLLANVARI RUG & KILIM PAMPAS LEATHER FRENCH ACCENTS STARK STUDIO RUGS ANADOL RUG CO. BATTILOSSI RUG ICON LAPCHI CREATIVE TOUCH TISSAGE WOOL & SILK TAMARIAN JAIPUR LIVING KNOTS RUGS SAMAD RUGS KIRKIT RUGS NEW MOON CREATIVE MATTERS

Wool & Silk, COVER Connect NY 2022

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After visiting in 2022, we realized that Cover Connect NY has become one of the leading rug showcases in the US for high-end handmade modern design rugs. We believe that Paulig’s style of handwoven carpets fill a key gap, and that our carpets complement the offerings from the other exhibitors.

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PAULIG, NEW CCNY EXBHITOR

Creative Touch, COVER Connect NY 2022

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Canterbury (L) Sona Antique (R)

SAMAD RUGS samad.com Metropolitan Pavilion M24

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ZOLLANVARI zollanvari.com Metropolitan Pavilion M05

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TAMARIAN tamarian.com Metropolitan Pavilion M17 68

Portal (L) Flow (R)

Crystalia (L) Flower Meadow (R)

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HAROUNIAN RUGS INTL hrirugs.com Altman Building A03

Twilight (L) Splendid (R)

WOOL & SILK woolandsilkrugs.com Metropolitan Pavilion M16

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Inside MARKETS | TREND WATCH HIGH POINT

TRENDWATCH High Point Market

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and-knotted, low-pile area rugs dominate at the close of 2023. Most examples have a worn appearance—think stonewash or sun-washed—which makes them a shoo-in for heavily trafficked areas in the home. Yarn combinations combine Tibetan wool and silk at the higher price points; look for wool and cotton in the mid-range. Texture is as engaging as color. The knots vary in size, so colors appear in soft focus.

Plus, look for hand-serging and fringe treatments.

RUG INSIDER touches in with Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media, who curates the Fall 2023 edition of ANDMORE’s TrendWatch program at High Point Market. #HPMKT

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Unique Loom | Gabbeh  Filled with muted, neutral colors with blues, creams and tans, this family of rugs provides a touch of primitive art with the windswept feel of coastal colors.

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These low-pile designs are especially topical, as they look amazing in Modern Farmhouse interiors. Here, homeowners are looking for neutrals that complement the matte black and natural wood finishes and stone treatments that give their homes a distinct character.

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KAS Rugs | Cove 3006  Vivid tropical and oral palm designs hand tufted of dense ne wool with hand carved dimensional details.

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The Fall 2023 edition of TrendWatch explores the staying power of pastels; for the seasons ahead, the focus is mid-tones spanning pinks and peach to water blues and happy purples.

These charming, dynamic, and upbeat colors prove especially versatile across all textiles and decorative categories.

“Lore” is a micro-trend I’m tracking at the close of 2023—here, folk tales, parables, and fables bring storied charm to interiors. In area rugs, for instance, the trend appears in Gabbeh designs. Geometrics that loosely reference quilting patterns are part of Lore, too. But rather than present as quaint and nostalgic, these geometrics play with scale to bring modern artistry to interiors.

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New Moon | Bonaire  Steeped in the traditions of Polynesian art, this ornate, graphic design exudes 'mana,' the pervasive magical power. Hand-knotted Tibetan wool with Chinese silk.

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Kaleen | Sikri  Sikri boasts a sun-washed look … almost water-colored presence that transitions beautifully with any décor. Hand-knotted construction with hand serging.

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 Amer Rugs | Anna This beautiful rug narrates the tale of age-old artistry comprising hand knotting techniques.

Low pile with added fringe on either end for style. Handmade with New Zealand wool.

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Loloi | Varena  The hand-tufted 100% wool Varena Collection alternates thick and thin wool yarns that bring its bold design to life.

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Jaipur Rugs | Postorganic  Rectangular Bamboo silk and wool rug by designer Marialaura Rossiello Irvine is inspired by nature and architecture context. .............................................................

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FEIZY | feizy.com

High Point Market October 14-18, 2023 highpointmarket.com NOURISON | nourison.com

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MOMENI | momeni.com

High Point Market October 14-18, 2023 highpointmarket.com

SAFAVIEH | safavieh.com

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Insider NEWS | WHAT’S LOOMING

Kalaty Launches New Quick-Custom Program

Fiber-Shield Fast-Kleen Products Earn High Satisfaction Rating

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he launch of FIBER-SHIELD’s FAST-KLEEN products has been extremely successful with its outstanding cleaning abilities and 1,4 - Dioxane free cleaning formulas for carpeting, and furniture. A version of the formula for clothing is soon to be released.

FIBER-SHIELD INDUSTRIES, INC. has developed PFAAS-free formulas for carpet and fabric treatments that provide water, soil and stain repellency since its inception and has already several registrations with California’s DTSC.

Clockwise from top left: Bowery, Lennox and Hudson

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alaty Rug Corporation debuted Quick-Custom, its newest dealer program at the Las Vegas summer market.

Quick-Custom offers fast access to virtually any custom-size rug up to 50 feet long from three new transitional artisanal Lori-Loom™ weave broadloom-style collections: Bowery, Hudson and Lennox.

Ideal for homes as well as for a variety of commercial installations—offices, hotel rooms, common areas and more—each of the three collections in the program features versatile multitextural weaves that are hand-loomed in a combination of premium wool and Silkette™ yarns in popular colorways. All QuickCustom rugs are serged by hand, not by machine, another example of the superior attention to detail inherent in all fine Kalaty products. In addition to custom-sizes, Kalaty offers the following in-stock sizes of the Bowery, Hudson and Lennox collections: 2x3, 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, and 10x14.

“We are excited about bringing this program to our dealers because Quick-Custom truly offers custom rugs without the wait,” says Ariel Kalaty, a company spokesman. “In addition to the always-in-stock sizes of Bowery, Hudson and Lennox kept at our USA warehouse, we can produce rugs of any size up to 50 feet long from any of the three collections and quickly deliver these custom artisan-made rugs.” kalaty.com 74

Unlike other products, FIBER-SHIELD INDUSTRIES, INC.’s products provide more stain repellency that others that were tested and are priced competitively. In addition to competitive pricing, the company maintains a large inventory on hand and is able to ship out stock items 97% of the time within 24 hours (business days).

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Carpet Week Hamburg , Sept. 11 – 17

Persian Gallery New York Preps for Fall

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Exhibitors’ warehouses and showrooms will be open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM during Carpet Week; weekend visits by appointment. carpet-week.com

Don’t miss the expanded Buy It Now section, an enhanced Advanced Search function, plus new blog posts, and additions to the Reviews & Testimonials section. Browse the full PGNY collection online or contact info@pgny.com, call 212-683-2699 for special requests.

he third Carpet Week Hamburg takes place September 11 – 17 in the warehouses and showrooms of 36 Hamburg carpet suppliers— from small specialist merchants to full-service dealers. Attendees should expect a diverse array of goods on display including carpets, flatweaves and accessories from all the main countries of origin. Look for diversity in styles from classic and modern Afghan rugs and modern South Persian nomad rugs to antiques and individual pieces with classic patterns, including hand-made collections and premium designer pieces.

ersian Gallery New York (PGNY) heads into the fall market season with a great assortment of recently acquired antique rugs and European tapestries. Visit the company’s New Arrivals section at PGNY.com.

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Afghan Bazar Rugs

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High Point Market

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Persian Gallery New York

Anwar Rugs

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HRI

6/7

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Apadana

29

Jerry Livian Antique Rugs

20

S & H Rugs

4

Atlanta Market

32

Kalaty Rug

Arsin Rugs

29

Liberty Oriental Rugs

33

Shalom Bros. Inc.

Art Resources

1

Lotfy & Sons

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Tamarian

5

Azad USA

12

Material Concepts

76

Tepp Team

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Bichoupan

75

ModRen Rugs Inc.

63

The Rug Show

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Momeni

11

Turkmen Rug

31

Bokara

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Inside Cover/79

Samad

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MSM

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Turkish Rug Co.

41

Exquisite Rugs

2/3

Neman

38

Turquiose Mountain

17

7

Nourison

15

Wool & Silk

13

Oriental Designer Rugs

24

Zollanvari

22

Feizy Rugs

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