Rugs

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 27, 2005

Abbyson

IHFC D-337

Serenity collection is inspired by the tranquility of a Zen garden; hand knotted of Himalayan sheep wool with carved silk flowers; natural vegetable dyes create an antique effect, $999 in 6 by 9.

Capel

MS 112

Company's first made-in-the-U.S. collections of machine-woven rugs:

• Belmont collection is machine woven of heatset olefin in dense 1.5 million-point construction, $300 in 5′3″ by 7′6."

• Tiburon is machine woven of olefin and features the look of natural sisal with a 3-inch border of embossed faux brown, $280.

Hand-tufted rugs:

• Mahal collection is made using fine tufting needles, creating the look of hand-knotted rugs; in tie-dyed New Zealand semi-worsted wool yarns, $1,000.

• Martha's Vineyard features dramatic floral designs; hand tufted in India of New Zealand semi-worsted wool; multiple luster-washes; dense, half-inch pile height tufted with 46,000 yarn points per square foot, $1,000.

• Prism collection designed by Jennifer Moore; hand tufted of New Zealand wool and made in India, $700.

Hooked rugs:

• Porcelain is based on a Colonial Williamsburg circa 1840 archive design; micro-point hooked rug is made in China in 4-foot octagon shape, $220.

• Provencal is based on antique French country designs from the 1880s; micro-point loop construction; made in China of Chinese wool, $600.

Outdoor rugs:

• Weatherwise, in ribbed or checked design, is machine woven in France of 100% olefin; sunlight and fade resistant, non-allergenic; no fringe, $120 in 5′3″ by 7′6."

• Garden Gate is an outdoor braid of 100% heathered polypropylene; made in the U.S. in a heavy hammock rope construction; reversible, $230.

Chandler 4 Corners

SMS G-1212

• Accent rug collection combines hand-hooked and braided techniques in classic Adirondack and Southwest lodge designs; made in China of wool, $120 in 3-foot round size.

• Hooked runners coordinate with accent rug collection, $290 in 30″ by 96."

• Basic Braid collection is constructed of wool, $500 in 6 by 9.

• Spring Collection of wool hooked rugs feature rich, deep colors of sun and sky, $350 in 4 by 6.

Company C

SMS G-1304

Deerfield and Exeter Stripe feature easy contemporary styling; hand hooked of 100% wool, $745 in 6 by 9.

Couristan

IHFC D-320

• Mystique collection is hand tufted of wool in classic Oriental patterns; luster-washed for a soft hand, $316.

• Royal Kashimar collection interprets Persian rug styling in modern power-loomed construction; made using a blend of 80% semi-worsted New Zealand wool and 20% faux silk, $659.

• Aruba collection uses Caribbean colors in playful contemporary styles; made in dense, million-point construction using softly textured polypropylene yarns, $659.

• Prestige collection features re-creations of two of the most enduring antique Persian patterns; Kerman and Sarouk designs are power loomed of fine-denier heatset polypropylene yarns in dense 1.3 million-point construction, $259 in 5′3″ by 7′6."

Delos

SMS 1-700

Has acquired the license to produce rugs using designs from Primitive Twig, with dancing, primitive figures originally crafted into rusted steel sculptures; motifs based on Native American, Aboriginal and African folk art; translated into rugs, the Primitive Legacy collection gains a contemporary edginess; hand tufted of Chinese wool with silk-like accents of mercerized cotton; made in China, $999.

Dynamic Rugs

MS 211

• Ottoman collection features classic Ushak, Mahal and Vase designs; made in the historic Ushak city of Turkey, the power-loomed rugs have the hand and finish of hand-knotted rugs; made of skein-dyed worsted wool and individually hand-washed, $599 in 5′3″ by 7′7."

• Renaissance collection is based on antique Flemish tapestries; combines chenille and flat pile textures using a unique technique of intertwining warp and weft yarns; power loomed of 33% acrylic, 22% cotton and 45% polyester, $299 in 5′3″ by 7′7."

828 International Trading

MS 123

Celebrating launch of Dynasty collection with Chinese-themed showroom promotion, including fortune cookies containing prizes such as product discounts, cash, rugs and a grand-prize trip to Beijing; every participant a winner. Dynasty collection features traditional and contemporary designs, power loomed in China of heatset polypropylene with hand carving, million-point construction, $299 in 5′3″ by 7′7."

Feizy

MS 145

Fine rug collections:

• Orion features urban contemporary designs hand made in Tibetan knot construction of New Zealand wool, $1,188 in 6 by 9.

• Sienna features classic Persian designs in updated, variegated colorways that use traditional dyeing and spinning techniques; hand-spun wool yarns are woven to create a weathered antique finish, $2,052 in 6 by 9.

• Adana is based on traditional hand-knotted Oushak designs; hand knotted in India of wool with an antique finish, $1,512 in 6 by 9.

• Channels features flowing soft-edge geometric patterns in multiple textures of deep plush and short loop pile; hand knotted in wool, $1,296 in 6 by 9.

Feizy Home collections:

• Palmetto features traditional patterns interpreted in rich Wine Country colors; hand tufted of wool, with silk highlights, $498.

• Paradisio combines bright splashes of color with bold, oversized floral patterns; hand tufted of wool, $298.

• New Views features floating, colorful images in subtle hues; hand tufted of New Zealand wool, $398.

• Lausane has floating leaf motif; hand knotted in wool with silk highlights, tone-on-tone palettes and Tibetan construction, $790 in 6 by 9.

• Haverford is a group of classic designs power loomed of wool, $490.

Foreign Accents

SMS G-105

Fusion collection is hand tufted in a blend of 70% wool and 30% acrylic; made in China, $599 in 6 by 8.

Hellenic

MS M-57

• Westervelt collection is a group of power-loomed million-point rugs made of heatset polypropylene with artificial silk highlights; designed by Dan Westervelt, who last year designed Hellenic's hand-knotted Essential Nature collection under the name of Philip Jaeger; Westervelt collection, $299 in 6 by 9.

• Floral collection features large-scale designs that bridge the gap between transitional and contemporary style categories; hand tufted in China of wool, $399.

Homefires

IHFC D-302

• Dogwood, by designer Cynthia MacCollum, is hand hooked of wool in a combination of cut and loop textures; made in China, $250.

• Poppies and Vines by designer Gail Flores is hand hooked of wool in cut and loop construction, $250.

Harounian Rugs International

IHFC D-309

• Euro collection is hand loomed in India of 100% wool in contemporary European stripes, $659.

• Horizon collection is hand tufted in India of twisted wool yarns; transitional, juvenile and contemporary designs are accented in horizontal stripes and geometric patterns, $499.

• Kandehar collection is hand knotted in Pakistan; exact replicas of classic Heriz and Serape designs are reproduced by utilizing traditional dyeing and knotting techniques, $2,199 in 6 by 9.

• Normandy collection is hand knotted in India; grand scale, all-over designs are hand knotted using fine Gazni wool, hand washed for an antique patina, $1,650 in 6 by 9.

• Oxford collection is hand tufted and hand carved in India in contemporary abstract designs, in wool, $350.

• Art Deco colors of Miami are showcased in the South Beach collection in ultra contemporary and retro circles, plaid, and striped designs; hand tufted in China of wool, $399.

Jaipur

SMS I-700

• Jaimak is a collection of Sumak flatwoven rugs in a range of traditional patterns; casual construction makes them a natural accompaniment to transitional and contemporary decorating, $995 in 6 by 9.

• Transitions collection is part of the licensed JanelleStyle collection; hand knotted of 100% wool; can be custom colored from a palette of 125 shades, and custom sized up to 22 by 36, $895 in 5 by 8.

KAS

IHFC D-301

• Signature collection is a group of large-scale contemporary designs; hand tufted of wool, with hand-carved detailing, $499 in 6 by 9.

• Indira is hand tufted in India of wool, $399 in 6 by 9.

Loloi

224 East Kivett Drive

Astro collection is reminiscent of the art work of the Viennese School of the early 20th century; hand tufted in a combination of cut and loop piles for textural interest, $349.

Masland

MS 215

• Serendipity features play-ful patterns in tone-on-tone colorways; designs are hand carved; transitional style; tufted cut-pile, fiber is Stainmaster nylon, $999 in 6 by 9.

• Vieux Carré collection has solid-color cut-pile borders and inset patterns based on the art and architecture of New Orleans; machine tufted cut and loop inset with cut-pile border; made of Stainmaster Tactesse nylon, $899 in 6 by 9.

• Floorscapes collection is inspired by the geometric style and clean lines of the Arts & Crafts movement; multilevel loop machine tufted construction, Stainmaster Tactesse nylon, $499 in 6 by 9.

Miresco

305 North Main St.

Herringbone, part of the Miresco Visions collection, features a blend of angora and hand-spun New Zealand wool. Hand sheared, triple washed and sun dried for luster with a hand-knotted fringe, $499. Also, Lattice, from the Alexander Julian collection, in 100% New Zealand wool; hand tufted with a combination of pile and un-cut loops, $299.

Safavieh

MS 300

Anatolia captures the look and feel of rugs from the late 19th century; traditional techniques combine with modern hand-tufted construction; made in Mongolia of hand-spun, pot-dyed wool, $499.

Shaw Living

MS 204

Dazzler is inspired by early 20th century Navajo blankets preserved in The Museum of New Mexico; part of New West collection; high-luster olefin yarn, $429 in 5′5″ by 7′8."

Sphinx by Oriental Weavers

IHFC D-319

• Tones collection is sleekly contemporary, in deep colorations with detailed hand carving; machine-made in Egypt of heatset polypropylene in soft, dense pile, $299.

• Woolrich, well known for its apparel and other products for outdoor enthusiasts, is partnering with Sphinx to produce the Woolrich Summerstone Falls collection of area rugs, all hand tufted of wool; initially includes six to eight designs in various textures, $299 to $399. A companion to the machine-made olefin Woolrich rugs by sister company Oriental Weavers USA.

Surya

SP 3234

• Ancient Treasures collection captures the look of traditional Persian patterns; hand tufted of New Zealand wool, $449.

• Bombay collection features a series of transitional and traditional designs in updated colors and patterns; hand tufted in India using hand-spun and twisted New Zealand wool yarns; herbal washing creates a unique patina, $449.

• Caribbean collection features a series of whimsical designs reflecting the sunny mood of the islands; hand tufted in India of New Zealand wool, $399.

• Dream collection interprets traditional Persian patterns in star and octagon shapes; hand tufted of New Zealand wool, $799 in 8-foot star or octagon.

• Goa collection created in collaboration with Rowe Furniture and based on the upholstery maker's latest designs; contemporary and transitional looks are hand tufted of New Zealand wool, $399.

• Indus Valley collection is hand woven in India with knotted backing, in wool, $399.

• Jewel Tone collection is a flat-weave reversible collection featuring a series of floral, tribal and Southwest themes; hand woven in India of wool, $199.

• Mugal collection represents designs originating in the villages of Tibet; hand knotted of semi-worsted New Zealand wool using Tibetan weave, $399.

• Mystique collection is hand loomed in India of wool, $399.

• Naya collection represents the current trends in contemporary designs around the world; hand tufted in India of 100% wool, $399.

• Grapefruit Flower, hand tufted of New Zealand wool, is created under the JanelleStyle licensing program, $450.

Trans Ocean

MS 125

Adding three contemporary groups in stripes and op-art patterns to Liora Manné collection:

• Sahara, hand tufted in China of wool, $299.

• Ombre, hand tufted in India of wool, $299.

• Inca, hand tufted in India of wool, $299.

United Weavers

SP 3326

• Chateau collection is cross-woven to achieve the look of 23-color palette; power loomed in Saudi Arabia using heatset olefin yarns, $310.

• Genesis collection is power loomed in Saudi Arabia using 10-color looms; made of heavyweight twisted heatset olefin, $212. With matching 50" by 60" throws of 85% Dralon acrylic and 15% polyester, $36.