Rug introductions

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 15, 2006

Showrooms are for the Atlanta International Rug Market, Jan. 19–22 at AmericasMart. Prices are suggested retail for an approximate 5 by 8 size, except where noted.

American Cottage

2nd Floor Temps 1403

Three hand-hooked wool collections featuring folkloric themes. Backing is latex and cotton. All are made in China. Tunnel Fern is $699 in 6 by 9. Starfish Sage is $599. Swedish Stripe, which captures the look of traditional Swedish flat wovens, is $599.

Art Resources

3D10

Utopia collection consists of contemporary designs in hand-knotted construction. Made of blended Pakistani wool, $1,600 in 6 by 9.

Benjamin Rug Imports

5G2

Stephanie Cohen Rug collection is hand knotted in a combination of hard-twist hand-spun wool and hand-spun silk. Co-developed by company Vice President Tom Franklin and New York interior designer Stephanie Cohen, $2,592 in 6 by 9.

Capel

6F2

• Honeycomb is a braided, reversible rug. Made in the U.S. of 55% wool, 35% cotton, $379.

• Jahan is a hand-tufted wool collection. Made in China of 120-line construction, $659.

• Nadia is machine woven of olefin. Wilton woven in Romania, $199.

• Pebbles collection is hand knotted in India of New Zealand wool in felted nubby yarns, $699.

• Shadowbox-Juliette is a concentric braid new to the Kidz collection. Made in the U.S. of cotton chenille blend, $359.

• Seabreeze-Pineapple is a sisal-look product made of olefin for indoor/outdoor use. Woven in Belgium, $129.

• Prism is a new design from Southwestern artist Jennifer Moore. Hand tufted in India of New Zealand wool, $639.

• Williamsburg Basketweave is a bordered chenille braid in rectangle shape. Made in the U.S. of cotton, $319.

• Beachcomber by licensee Bob Timberlake is made of a blend of cotton chenille and wool. Made in the U.S., $549.

• High Country is a concentric braid, made in the U.S. of wool blend, $399.

• Bryce is constructed of wool, $499.

• Linden is a wool blend, $449.

• Marlowe is made of blended wool in colorways of faded denim and natural red, $399.

Chandler Four Corners

9C17

The Lodge Cabin collection is designed by Laura Megroz in Vermont and hand tufted in India, $290.

Colonial Mills

5A6

The Summerstone Falls collection is 56% wool, 35% polyester and 9% nylon. The alternating flat braid and fabricord construction provides a textured look, $899 in 6 by 9. Also available in accent rugs, chair pads, trivets, baskets, hampers, waste baskets, rug slices, heart rugs, stair treads, nesting bowls, tote bags and floor pillows.

Company C

10E20

• Houndstooth is an updated version of a classic pattern in fresh fashion colors accented with white. Woven of cotton, $288.

• Medici is hand woven of cotton in fashion colors, $1,140 in 6 by 9.

• The Aspen collection is hand-tufted wool with high-twist yarns, $1,140 in 6 by 9.

• April Bloom is a chunky, wool hooked rug, $815 in 6 by 9.

Concord Global Trading

4C9

Antiquities Collection is machine made in Turkey of heavy heat-set polypropylene, 10mm pile height, $149.

Couristan

6D11

Power-loomed rugs

• Marco Island Collection features panel block patterns and cut-and-loop texture that bridges contemporary and traditional settings. Constructed of soft-hand, heat-set Courtron polypropylene, $219. Also available in coordinating broadloom.

Hand-made rugs

• Oasis collection features transitional designs inspired by the nomadic Gabbeh craftsmanship. Brilliant color palettes, hand tufted wool, $349.

• Pokhara collection is hand knotted in Indo-Nepalese weave using semiworsted New Zealand wool for a rich patina. Simple geometric and classic Nepalese designs, $919.

• Soho collection is inspired by abstract art of New York's Soho community in the '60s and '70s. Hand tufted of a blend of New Zealand wool and Bikaner wool with a dash of viscose for luster, $459.

Dynamic Rugs

3C5

• Piazza is an outdoor collection, machine made of polypropylene, $129.

• Funky is a machine-made polypropylene shag collection from Belgium, $299.

• Tiranga is a hand-tufted wool shag collection from India, $399.

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

• Eclipse is a million-point contemporary machine-made collection from Belgium, $349.

• Mystique is hand tufted in China of acrylic, $329.

• Bahia is machine made in 1.2-million point 12-color construction from Belgium, $399.

• Radiance is a 1.5-million point, eight- color traditional collection, $399.

• Your Choice series of wool hand-tufted India rug collections includes Noilta (contemporary), Aria (transitional) and Charisma (traditional), $399.

Ebisons Harounian

5F5

• Tibetan Dreams, a contemporary design, is made of pure Tibetan sheep semi-dyed wool, hand woven in China, $299.

• Tufsin collection is a program of woolen hand-tufted Persian design rugs and carpets with silk flowers. Made in China, $599 in 6 by 9.

• Golden Horizon is a program of Sino Persians, in 160, 200 and 230 line hand-tufted constructions, $999 in 6 by 9.

• Kabul is a group of antique replicas of 19th century Turkish carpets made of vegetable dye, hand spun over-twisted yarn. Hand made in China, $1,499 in 6 by 9.

• Platinum is a program of seven antique Persian, Mugal and Indian textiles designs. Hand knotted of worsted wool yarn with a luster wash and low pile, $1,999 in 6 by 9.

828 International

6F1 & 3

• Greenville collection is power loomed of heat-set polypropylene, $299.

• Focus collection is a contemporary group hand tufted of wool with hand-carved accents, $299.

Feizy

5B1

• Alexandra collection features classic Oriental patterns. Hand tufted wool, $590.

• Gazebo collection is machine woven of polypropylene. Fade and mildew resistant for indoor or outdoor use, $98.

• Cedar Hill collection consists of casual designs in contemporary mode, $676.

• Ellery collection features geometric designs. Hand tufted of wool. $350.

• Faulkner collection depicts the classic patterns and antique finishes of historic Persian rugs. Hand knotted, $2,160 in 6 by 9.

• Adolphus collection reflects the Oriental rugmaking tradition with classic Oushak patterns. Hand knotted of hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool, $2,268 in 6 by 9.

• Leafscape collection combines stylized patterns of the Art Nouveau era with muted contemporary color palettes. Hand knotted in India using Tibetan weave, wool, $1,216.

Foreign Accents

6E11

• Festival collection is hand tufted in China of flame-resistant modified acrylic, $597 in 6 by 8.

• Bistro collection is machine made in Belgium of polypropylene, $375 in 6 by 8.

• Chateau collection is made of New Zealand wool, hand tufted in China, $1,188 in 6 by 8.

Harounian Rug Imports

6A1

• Milano collection is hand tufted in India of premium wool, $359.

• Patch collection is hand tufted in India featuring multi-level cut-and-loop wool pile, $399.

Hellenic Rug Imports

6G12

• Heriz collection is an eight-color machine group in tribal style motifs. Constructed of heat-set polypropylene with a dense 12mm pile height, $199.

• Rain Forest collection is hand tufted of wool, $399.

• Adding over 200 hand-tufted wool rugs to existing lines such as Palermo, Spirit and Retro Denim, $399.

• Expanding Dick Idol collection with Southwest patterns in hand-tufted wool, and kilims, braided rugs, hooked and cut-pile rugs with moose and bears, with leather centers and wool tufted borders.

• Quick-ship program for top-selling 130 rugs, with guaranteed shipping within 72 hours for available sizes.

Homefires

6E6

• Homefires Living room-size rugs will be represented by a variety of new rugs and new designers, including the work of Paul Brent, Julie Ingleman and Mary Wright. Hand tufted of wool in cut/loop construction, $350.

• Diamonds are Forever collection consists of five Eastern-inspired designs with four distinctive shapes, based on diamond cuts and settings. Each design is presented in two different color palettes. Constructed of hand-tufted hard-twist wool, $700.

• Carefree is the new name of rugs previously marketed under the name Easy Care. Carefree collection is a part of The Cresc Corp., parent company of Homefires. Accent rugs are machine washable, made from acrylic and polypropylene, $37 in 22 inches by 34 inches.

• Introducing its 2006 catalog.

Jaipur

3C15

Biscayne and Legacy collections are reminiscent of Old World designs. Hand knotted of proprietary wool. Biscayne designs, $1,999 in 6 by 9; Legacy, $1,699 in 6 by 9.

Jaunty

110

• Pinecrest collection is an addition to the Casa Cristina line. Hand tufted in India of wool, $399.

• Karina collection is hand tufted in India, using hard-twist wool yarns to create a texture similar to the abrash work seen in the vegetal-dyed rugs made in Pakistan, $499.

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

• Timeless is made with a unique hand-twisted yarn construction, hand tufted in India of wool, $549.

• Historic collection is hand tufted of wool, made in India, $499.

• Capistrano and Expressions collections are made in a multi-textured construction. Hand tufted in India of wool, $449.

• Oriel collection uses a combination of wool and mercerized cotton for a silk-like sheen. Hand tufted in China, $449.

• Louvre collection consists of a unique hand-twisted yarn construction in a wool pile with mercerized cotton in the accents, $499.

KAS

4F2

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2006.

• Kensington Series is machine made in 1.5-million point construction with heat-set polypropylene. In 23 traditional and floral designs, $299.

• First kids collections specifically aimed at children 4 to 15. Machine made in China of wool.

• Patina Collection reflects the Peshawar trend. Hand tufted of hard-twist premium quality wool in traditional antique designs, $599.

Kashanian

4G8

Indo-Peshawar collection is hand-knotted in India, $2,300 in 8 by 10.

Milliken

6E3

• Milliken Design Center collection features 47 designs in themes, florals, skins, Orientals, plaids and geometrics in five colors and eight sizes each for a total of 1,880 SKUs. Made on a 24-ounce tufted nylon base, with pattern applied using the Millitron system, $199.

• Mulberry Grove collection features six traditional designs, including Orientals and florals. Made on a 20-ounce nylon machine-tufted base, $99.

Momeni

5B4

• Capri collection is power loomed in China of New Zealand wool, with hand-serged edges and hand carving. Contemporary and transitional floral designs, $399.

• Elements collection is power loomed in China of New Zealand wool, with hand-serged edges and hand carving. Contemporary designs, $439.

• Opulence collection is power loomed in China of 100% wool with 100% silk highlights. Traditional European designs influenced by the Palace of Versailles, $649.

• Bali collection is hand made in India of jute. Contemporary and transitional designs, $259.

• Palace collection is hand knotted in India of wool. Traditional designs, $1,479.

• Dynasty collection is hand tufted in China of wool with hand carving, $519.

Nourison

3F2

Hand made

• Golden Crown collection is inspired by classic Persian originals. Hand tufted of hard-twist wool yarns, dyed to achieve the vintage look of vegetable dyes, $599.

• Heritage Savonnerie collection is inspired by classic Continental designs. Premium space-dyed wool, hard-twist yarns. Hand tufted, $799.

Machine made

• Saffira collection is inspired by Persian designs. Premium space-dyed, hard-twist wool yarns, $599.

• Calvin Klein New Patina collection is made of wool and viscose yarns, $700.

Oriental Weavers USA/Sphinx

3C9, 3A2

Bungalow collection is machine made in the U.S. of nylon, $199.

Sphinx brand

• Cache collection is hand tufted to emulate the look of Tibetan and Nepalese hand-knotted rugs. Wool, made in China, $399.

• Vista collection consists of Peshawar-inspired Old World patterns using hard-twist wool yarns. Hand tufted in China, $399.

• Andy Warhol Home collection features new designs. Hand tufted in China of wool, $599.

Pasargard

3E15

Ziegler Mahal collection is hand knotted in India of mountain wool on cotton foundation, $3,000 in 6 by 9.

Radici

6E1

Elegance collection is hand tufted in India, $599.

Renaissance Carpets & Tapestires

5E11

• Vegetable-dyed, hand-spun Oriental line featuring intricate patterns and rich palettes inspired by Mugal and Ziegler classic rugs.

• Adding to its Aubusson and Savonnerie lines.

The Rug Market

5A8

• Shaggy Raggy Outdoor collection resists stains and mildew while maintaining its colors. Hand hooked of wool, $370.

• Country Blooms is a collection of florals in fresh palettes. Hand hooked of wool, $350.

• Ethnic Chic collection is hand tufted of wool, $495.

• Giant Paisley collection reflects the cool pastel colors of spring. Hand tufted of wool, $459 in 6 by 9.

• Girls to Gals Boys to Men collection mixes geometric patterns, colors and textures, $99 in 3 by 5.

• GCBC collection mixes and matches cool pastels and warm hues. Made of cotton flannel, $435.

Safavieh

4C1

• Thomas O'Brien collection is a group of 11 designs in a total of 29 colorways. Hand knotted in Nepal in a blend of hand-spun Tibetan wool and silk. Patterns include a range of cut- and uncut-pile textures, $1,850 in 6 by 9.

• Comfort collection is a contemporary line, plush and multi-colored. Made of polypropylene, $249.

• Sandstone collection is a tone-on-tone contemporary. Made of polypropylene for easy care, $199.

• Stately Home collection of machine-made wool rugs. Cross woven with fringe, cotton foundation. Classic and transitional designs, made in Belgium, $499.

Sartori

3E9

• Rialto collection uses two different weaving techniques, hand knotting and Sumak. Hand-spun Pamir wool using natural dyes. Contemporary designs, $3,000 in 6 by 9.

• Malibran collection is hand made of hand-spun Pamir wool using natural dyes. Sumak weave, contemporary designs, $2,399 in 6 by 9.

• Carnaby collection is hand knotted of hand-spun Pamir wool using natural dyes. Contemporary designs, $2,749 in 6 by 9.

Shaw Living

6B5

Origins is a machine-made collection featuring an eclectic group of designs in traditional, modern, Southwest and Mission styles. The distinct texture produces a hand-made appearance. Machine woven of polypropylene, $349.

Surya

4A5

• Ambrosia, a high-density machine-made construction, is one of Surya's first ventures in the machine-made business. Made in Egypt, $199.

• Abacus features a series of children's designs. Hand tufted in India of New Zealand wool, $399.

• Adana collection is inspired by Turkish designs from the 16th and 17th centuries. Hand knotted in India using semiworsted New Zealand wool. Hand washed and hand finished, $849 in 6 by 9.

• Aros collection is hand woven in India of New Zealand felted wool, $599.

• Artist Studio represents the work of leading designers around the world. Hand tufted of New Zealand wool in a high/low texture, $449.

• Bombay collection features a series of transitional and traditional designs. Hand tufted in India of hand-spun and twisted New Zealand wool. Herbal washed, $449.

• Calais is a series of traditional designs inspired by French Savonerrie motifs. Hand tufted in India of New Zealand wool with silk highlights. Herbal washed, $449.

• Dream collection uses transitional and traditional designs. Hand-tufted of New Zealand wool and individually hand washed, $449.

• Goa collection is coordinated with Rowe Furniture's latest upholstery fabrics. In contemporary and transitional designs. Hand tufted of New Zealand wool, $399.

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

• Mugal collection designs originated in the villages of Tibet. Hand knotted of semiworsted New Zealand wool using Tibetan weave, $399.

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

• Natural Living collection is hand woven in India combining sisal and cotton chenille yarns to produce multiple weaves and textures in each rug, $199.

• Sea collection features a series of cool transitional designs. Hand tufted in India of New Zealand yarn wool. Herbal washed, $449.

• African Motif, a Janelle-style brand rug, is hand tufted of wool. The African-inspired design features beaded patterns of color against solid fields of brown, black and tan, $499.

• Mosaic, a Janelle-style brand rug, features small squares of color in a tile-like display. Hand tufted of wool, $499.

• Dots, a Janelle-style brand rug, consists of variations of red dots on a black ground. Hand tufted of wool, $499.

Trans Ocean

6C9

From the Liora by Liora Manné Collection

• Terrance collection is made of 100% polypropylene. Wilton woven in France. Indoor-outdoor durability, $99 in 5 by 7.

• Impressions collection is wilton-woven in Belgium of polypropylene pile, $199 in 5 by 7.

• Seville is hand knotted in India of wool pile with a high-low cut-and-loop texture, $299.

• Tuscany collection is hand tufted in China in cut-and-loop texture. Wool, $299.

• Gallia collection is hand tufted in India, featuring deeply carved cut pile. Wool, $399.

United Weavers

6A2

• Foundations collection is made of heat-set Caress polypropylene yarn in eight-color construction. Features super-soft plush hand. Made in Saudi Arabia, $99.

• Elite collection is machine made in dense, million-plus point construction on eight-color looms. Heat-set polypropylene, $199.

Vinings Imports

6G7

Makes its market debut with eight hand-knotted collections in contemporary, transitional and traditional designs. Made in India, $540 to $1,800 in 6 by 9.