Rug intros on tap for the Atlanta market

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 14, 2007

All prices suggested retail for an approximate 5 by 8 size unless otherwise noted.

Amer Rugs

5C6

Two new contemporary design collections:

• Kinara, hand knotted, $969 in 6 by 9.

• Zindag, hand tufted, $649 in 6 by 9.

Capel

6F2

• Crystalle features contemporary patterns in Nepalese weave construction with hand carving and a combination of cut-and-loop pile. Made in India of New Zealand wool, $1,139.

• Vente Classic consists of classic Persian designs. Made of merino and New Zealand wool, hand tufted in India, $999.

• Escape, a Capel Anywhere rug, is made of polypropylene; reversible. Made in the U.S., $259.

• Gramercy is a wool-blend braid in colors that coordinate with Capel's hand-tufted Kaimuri collection. Braided of three-ply yarns; reversible. Made in North Carolina, $379.

• Granville is braided of a wool/nylon blend for durability and soil resistance; reversible. Made in U.S., in oval or concentric rectangular shape, $299.

• Hartwell is a Colonial Williamsburg-branded product designed to coordinate with select Williamsburg fabrics and bedding, in cotton/polyester; reversible. Braided construction, made in U.S., $319 in 5 by 8 oval/rounds.

• Del Cabo features a variety of striped pattern designs. Hand-loomed dhurries are woven of wool, made in India, $299.

• Fresh Air is wilton woven of polypropylene in the U.S., $539 in 8 by 11.

• Indienne-Persian is a hand-made Soumak weave. Made in India, $899.

• Rainbows consists of wide striped designs. Hand-loomed dhurries with 3/8-inch pile height. Woven in India of wool, $399.

Couristan

6D11

Lotus Garden consists of floral motifs in fashion-forward palettes. Rich surface interest and depth of color is a result of a 10 frame power-weaving system, allowing 10 different colors within each design. Woven of semiworsted New Zealand wool, $399.

Dynamic Rugs

3C5

Introducing its first handmade rug collections, with styling by Posh Fashionation for both handmade and machine-made new items.

Hand made:

• Allure collection features sophisticated looks and sleek accents. Hand tufted of wool and high-sheen art silk for a soft hand and a subtle sheen in a chenille texture. Hand-carved accents, $450.

• Opulence features Damask designs. Hand tufted of high-sheen art silk and hard-twist wool, $400.

• Sierra collection features casual lodge and Southwest styling in warm tones. Variety of constructions, $250 to $450.

• Fantasia is a kids and junior collection. Hand tufted of wool, $300.

• Charisma collection consists of classic Persian rug designs with a casual look. Designs inspired by ancient Peshawar and Mahal originals. Hand tufted and hand carved in India of wool, $400.

Machine made:

• Royal Palace is inspired by the legacy of 17th-century Persian carpets. Woven on Wilton looms of New Zealand worsted wool.

• Eclipse collection combines warm spice colors and natural tones. Woven of excelon heat-set polypropylene, $300.

• Piazza collection offers a range of styles in rugs woven in high-resistance synthetic yarns for outdoor use, $130.

• Funky shag collection consists of new designs woven in a soft-touch polypropylene pile, $300 in 5 by 8.

• Radiance takes a casual approach to classical design. Woven of excelon heat-set polypropylene on eight-frame looms with 1.5 million points per square meter, $400.

Ebisons Harounian

5F5

Kabul collection is inspired by 19th-century Turkish carpets made for European palaces. Made of vegetable-dyed, hand-spun, over-twisted wool. Hand knotted in China, fully programmed, $1,499 in 6 by 9.

828 International Trading

6F1

Lauren Brooks collection is designed by Kathy Imes, known as Lauren Brooks. Designs are patterned in soft, muted shades of gold, brown, tan and ivory. Hand tufted of wool, $699.

Endless Knot Rug

4D8

Specializes in hand-knotted rugs in designer-driven motifs and fashion-forward colors. Designs evoke a modern sensibility, using traditional hand-knotted construction. Custom program allows choice of color, pattern and size.

• Kita, an 80-knot hand-knotted design of wool and silk, $3,299 in 6 by 9.

• Reina, an 80-knot construction of hand-carded wool and silk, $3,499 in 6 by 9.

• Mito, a 100-knot construction of hand-carded wool and silk, $3,699 in 6 by 9.

Feizy

5B1

Adding 12 collections to its Feizy Home line.

Machine made:

• Birch & Craft collection consists of floral patterns in classic designs with modern color palettes, $198.

• Conservatory collection consists of traditional designs, $198.

• Hudson collection offers trend-setting styles in modern tones, $174.

Hand tufted:

• Jochi collection ranges from modern florals to geometric patterns with a retro twist. Hand tufted in wool and faux silk, then luster washed, $390.

• Khan collection is an adaptation of the craftsmanship of Persian weavers. Hand tufted of wool, $378.

• Steppe collection consists of plush solids with textures of wool and faux silk pile, $298.

• KuDaTa collection consists of linear inspired designs. Made of wool, $230.

• Mantra collection is a balance between traditional and transitional styling, $298.

• Salinas collection consists of fall colors and bold patterns. Made of wool, $298.

Hand knotted:

• Ogedei collection combines a flat-woven Kilim style field with a closely shorn pile border, $258.

• Antolya collection consists of traditional designs utilizing ancient weaving techniques and a pure wool pile, $798.

• Berlin collection complements classic modern decors with clean geometric designs, $398.

Gulistan/Bacova

3C1

• Gulistan's Archive collection features Stainmaster Elite-branded fiber. Comes with a five-year warranty against soiling and staining. Made of space-dyed, cross-woven nylon tactesse yarn, $349.

• Gulistan's Heritage collection has the look of collectible antique Persian hand-knot rugs. Power loomed of wool, $499.

• Gulistan's Melange is a collection of tufted, bordered Stainmaster-branded rugs crafted of space-dyed nylon yarn, $398 in 6 by 9.

• Contempo collection is comprised of transitional and contemporary styles. Hand loomed of wool-loop and cut-pile quality, $239.

• Bacova's Stratton collection features eight designs in traditional and urban styles. Made of nylon, $99.

• Bacova's Cobblestone is a collection of a dozen designs in a variety of outdoor themes. Outdoor rugs are UV resistant, $99.

• Bacova's Majestic collection is hand tufted of wool and consists of five Persian designs in jewel tones, $279.

• Tibetan Weave is Bacova's take on the solid-colored traditional Tibetan hand-knotted rug. Machine made of Stainmaster branded space-dyed yarns, each is custom bordered with woven twill fabric, $157.

Harounian Rugs International

6A1

• Inspiration consists of large flower motif designs. Hand tufted of wool in India, $399.

• Serenity collection is Peshawar styled with transitional large flower motif designs. Hand knotted in Pakistan of Angora wool with vegetable dyes, $1,999 in 6 by 9.

• Camelot II collection consists of both small and large leaf-and-vine motifs. Hand hooked in China of modified acrylic, $399 in 3 by 5.

Hellenic

6G12

• Adding 20 designs to the Candice Olson collection. Multiple constructions and fibers are used in the transitional rug designs. Constructions include fine 160-line, hand-tufted construction made of New Zealand wool with highlights of natural silk; 80-line, hand-tufted construction made of wool with highlights of faux silk; 80-line wool in multiple yarn counts and thicknesses to give a multi-textured look, $699 in 6 by 9.

• Trio collection consists of contemporary, transitional and traditional styles. Hand tufted of polyacrylic in an 80-line construction with ¾-inch pile. Made in China, $199.

Homefires/Home Comfort

6E6

April Cornell licensing program debuts with the Splendor collection, featuring a variety of constructions in accent and area rug sizes:

• Splendid Blossoms is hand hooked of wool, $290.

• Glorious Blossom is hand tufted of acrylic. Machine washable, $35 in a 22-inch by 34-inch.

• Generous Blossom is made of polypropylene/acrylic for indoor or outdoor use. Machine washable, $30 in a 22-inch by 34-inch.

• Adding Jellybean designs to the Home Comfort division. Among the new designs are Kissing Fish and Smiling Fish by artist Libby Wilkie. Other new designs include Helen Vladykina's Ladybugs and Ursula Dodge's Kitty with Mouse. Polypropylene/acrylic blend, machine washable, indoor/outdoor, $30 in a 22-inch by 34-inch.

Homespice Décor

9E4

SuperNova rug is hand braided in a circular pattern. As the braiding increases the width of the rug, the swirling lines that re-create the look of a supernova's rays begin to take shape. $89 in 2 by 3. Showing during the AmericasMart Gift Show.

Jaipur Rugs

3C15

Arcadia collection is hand tufted in India of high-mountain, hand-spun Gazni wool, $599.

Jaunty

First floor lobby

• Expressions collection is hand tufted in India of wool pile in hard-twist construction, $449.

• Melody collection is hand tufted in India of wool pile with mercerized cotton accents, $449.

Karastan

3A1

Shapura is a collection of Axminster power-loomed rugs that replicate the intricacies of hand-knotted weaves. Made of fully worsted New Zealand wool, $1,299 in 6 by 9.

KAS

4D2

• Eternity, multi-texture wool collection in hi/lo designs, Hand tufted in India, $399.

• Monte Carlo II collection features traditional and classic patterns. Machine made of faux silk/viscose, $299.

• Emerald, over 50 designs in nine sizes, including two rounds. Hand tufted and hand carved in China, $599 in 6 by 9.

Liora Manne

7C9

All Lamontage rugs are hand made from custom-dyed acrylic fibers using a patented needle felting process. Treated with latex for increased durability, they are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. New designs include:

• Dimensions Metro, $2,025 in 6 by 9.

• Lava, $2,592 in 6 by 9.

• Minisquares Driftwood, $2,592 in 6 by 9.

• Mystic Field Earth, $2,592 in 6 by 9.

• Petra Seaglass, $4,320 in 6 by 9.

• Rectangles, $2,592 in 6 by 9.

Megerian Brothers

3ED 22–24

Adding these programs to the Contemporary Armenian collection:

• Mahals collection features reproductions of rare antique Mahal rugs. Hand woven of wool, programmed, $3,100 to $3,400 in 6 by 9.

• Lottos collection is inspired by the art of Lorenzo Lotto, Italian artist. Designs are characterized by grill works of angular arabesques, giving a more contemporary look. Hand woven of wool, $2,200 to $2,500 in 6 by 9.

• Mamluk collection consists of reproductions of 16th-century rugs originally made in Egypt. Hand woven of wool, $4,500 to $4,700 in 6 by 9.

• Oushak collection, originally from Turkey, consists of reproductions woven using traditional weaving techniques, $3,700 to $3,900 in 6 by 9.

• Karabagh collection interprets European floral motifs originally woven by Armenians in Karabagh during the late 19th century, $2,700 to $3,000 in 6 by 9.

Milliken

6E3

• My Team collection of rugs and collegiate broadloom adds a Gridiron design that replicates the look of a football field, with team mascots and logos in the end zones. Made of tufted nylon, $199 in 6 by 9.

• Custom rug program allows consumers to submit photos and logos in jpg or tiff formats to a Milliken dealer. Milliken will produce and deliver the rug in seven to 14 days, $249 in 6 by 9.

• Stainmaster Signature collection consists of seven contemporary designs and colorations. Rugs come with Milliken's 10-year abrasive wear warranty and Stainmaster's five-year stain warranty, $169 in 6 by 9.

• New line of indoor/outdoor rugs includes nature- and beach-inspired designs. Odyssey backing acts like a rug pad and gripper on hard surfaces, $99.

Miresco

4F6

• Seasons is Wilton machine woven using a delustered heat-set polypropylene and a fine-denier yarn system producing a soft, lush finish, $299.

• Wisdom and Philosophy are complementary designs in cross-woven Wilton construction. Designs reproduce classic Peshawar looks. Made of wool, $499.

Momeni

5B4

• Ladiq consists of traditional Persian designs with the look of high-end hand-knotted pieces. Power loomed of New Zealand wool, $499.

• Koi consists of Asian-influenced designs. Hand tufted of wool with hand carving, $400.

• New Wave collection, introduced in 1999, surpasses 100 designs with the addition of contemporary designs. Hand tufted of wool with hand carving, $499.

• Nolita consists of modern transitional designs. Power loomed of New Zealand wool with hand-serged edges and hand carving, $439.

• Nouveau collection consists of William Morris styling with elements from the Arts & Crafts movement. Power loomed, $439.

• Capri collection features botanical arrangements, from soft florals to bold presentations, $439.

Nourison

3F2 & S1

Hand made:

• Charleston collection consists of traditional Persian designs. Hand tufted of wool in India, $499 in 6 by 9.

• Chateau Provence is inspired by 18th-century French designs. Hand tufted of wool with silk-accented details, $999 in 6 by 9.

• Easy Living consists of classic Persian designs. Hand tufted with hard-twist wool, $349.

• Jaipur consists of traditional designs. Herbal washed, $699.

• Mystique is densely hand tufted with hard-twist wool accented with faux silk, $599 in 6 by 9.

Power loomed:

• Alexandria is based on classic Persian designs woven in modern muted colors. Made of wool-blend pile, $499 in 6 by 9.

• Living Treasures consists of traditional Persian designs. Machine woven, $799 in 6 by 9.

• Parallels features modern styling, $499 in 6 by 9.

• Persian Traditions consists of classic Persian designs made from Luxcelle fiber with a velvety texture and silk-like finish, $599 in 6 by 9.

• Somerset is an entry-level collection in traditional styling, $249 in 6 by 9.

• Valencierre is an opulent transitional collection, hand washed and hand finished. Made of New Zealand wool, $895.

Peking Handicrafts

10A4

• Lady Bug, by designer Stephanie Stouffer, is a wool hooked rug. Made in China, $60 in 2 by 3.

• Brown/Pink Fragment rug, by designer DL Rhein, is hooked of wool with a cotton canvas backing. Made in China, $160 in 3 by 5.

Renaissance Carpet & Tapestries

5E9

• Hadji Jalili Tabriz is a traditional Oriental recreation from the Renaissance Tabriz collection, constructed of hard-twist wool on cotton. Made in India, $2,600 in 6 by 9.

• Other Oriental additions include a 14/14 and 16/16 Pakistanian Tabriz to accompany a variety of vegetable dyes and 10/10 qualities.

Safavieh

4C1

• Martha Stewart Rugs collection, designed by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, consists of updated classics, abstracted naturals and geometrics inspired by Stewart's homes and favorite rug and textile designs. Includes handmade and machine-made area rugs, $500 to $3,000 in 6 by 9.

• Safari Tibetans collection consists of patterns ranging from grasses to animal skins and contemporary interpretations of basket weaves. Made of vegetable-dyed Tibetan wool, $1,698 to $1,890 in 6 by 9.

• Asian Tibetans collection consists of updated classic Asian art themes of cherry blossoms, bamboo grasses and the ancient weaves of Ikebana baskets. Made of vegetable-dyed Tibetan wool. Hand knotted in Tibet. $1,890 in 6 by 9.

• Jewel of India collection is patterned after a mid 19th-century Persian Farahan Sarouk and crafted in cashmere and silk yarns. Tightly hand knotted, $4,750 in 6 by 9.

• Oushak Star collection features traditional 15th-century all-over designs in soft, muted colors. Made of wool, $1,599 in 6 by 9.

Senesta Décor

Second floor temporaries — 2-1309

Ten new collections in contemporary and transitional styles. The eight machine-made collections are power loomed in China, $150 to $500 in 6 by 9. The two hand-tufted groups are made in India and Turkey of wool, $250 to $650 in 6 by 9.

Shaw Living

6A2

In a new 13,000-square-foot showroom.

• Renaissance collection consists of traditional styling with a representation of casual transitionals and contemporaries. Machine made in the U.S. of EverTouch nylon, $589.

• Adding 19 casual-styled rugs to Tommy Bahama collection. Machine made in the U.S. of EverTouch nylon, $700.

• Relaunching Kathy Ireland's Young Attitudes collection with 19 new designs. Machine made in the U.S. of EverTouch nylon, $219.

Sphinx By Oriental Weavers

3A2

• Luxor collection features up to 55 colors using a special cross-woven technology. Machine made of heat-set polypropylene in an ultra-dense construction, $399.

• Samarkand collection consists of timeless motifs, sophisticated transitionals and soft contemporaries. Machine made of heat-set polypropylene in a super-dense construction. Drop-stitch technique creates carved effect and surface detailing, $349.

• Channing collection is machine woven of a blend of heat-set polypropylene and acrylic. Cut-and-loop pile gives a multi-dimensional effect, $299.

• Pembroke collection consists of geometric, botanical and free-flowing patterns. Machine woven of space-dyed wool and viscose fibers, $399.

• Zen collection is comprised of open traditional motifs and relaxed transitional designs in an updated color palette. Made of heat-set polypropylene, $349.

• Haven collection is machine woven of heat-set polypropylene. Transitional and contemporary, $249.

Surya

6A7

• Alfresco collection is resistant to humidity and UV rays for indoor/outdoor use, $99.

• Antolya collection evokes the medieval Persian era using the same symmetrical knots of the original Turkish rugs. Specially hand washed and finished. Hand knotted in India, $999 in 6 by 9.

• Ashton collection is made of New Zealand wool in a deep, luxurious pile. Hand woven in India, $499.

• Berkeley collection is made of soft felted New Zealand wool. Hand woven in India, $499.

• Bombay collection features a series of transitional, traditional and contemporary designs. Hand tufted in India of hand-spun and twisted New Zealand wool, hand washed and hand finished, $499.

• Contour collection is made of soft felted New Zealand wool. Hand woven in India, $499.

• Heritage Valley collection features transitional and traditional designs. Soft hand achieved with special herbal wash. Hand tufted of wool in India, $599.

• Jeweltone is a flat-weave reversible collection featuring Southwest and floral designs. Hand woven in India of wool, $199.

• Malabar collection features designs reflecting its bright tropical colors. Hand tufted in India of wool, $399.

• Mugal collection features designs originated in the villages of Tibet. The Indo-Tibetan rugs are hand knotted of semi-worsted New Zealand wool using a special Tibetan weave. Made in India, $799.

• Mystique collection is hand loomed, hand finished, hand carved and detailed in India of wool, $299.

• Sea collection represents current transitional trends from the upholstery world. Hand tufted in India of wool, $499.

• Soumek collection consists of designs from the ancient deserts and mountains of Persia. Hand woven in India of semiworsted New Zealand wool, $899.

• Stream collection is hand woven of soft felted New Zealand wool in India.

Trans Ocean

6C9

Designs from Liora by Liora Manné include:

• Ravella, hand tufted of polyacrylic in China for indoor/outdoor use, $250.

• Madeira, Wilton woven of polypropylene in France; indoor/outdoor, $175 in 5 by 7.

• Umbria, hand tufted of wool in China, $350.

Vinings Imports

6G7

Nomadi collection, a copyrighted collection with Kapoor Carpets, consists of designs derived from 16th and 17th century fabrics from the Ottoman Empire. Hand knotted in India, $3,495 in 6 by 9. Top executives from Kapoor will be on hand to work with retailers on direct shipment programs.