The New York Rug Show is a premier, forward-looking gathering and I generally go every year.
Several trends were important. First, the top-of-the-line producers are working hard to make less expensive rugs while maintaining premium quality.
They are doing this by reducing knot counts, simplifying patterns, especially all-over patterns, and employing hand and machine looming using wool threads.
In addition more traditional rugs showed up in force for the first time in several years. Most had traditional designs, but with updated colors that go well with today's fabrics.
Finally, the Argentinian hair-on-hide producers continue to wow with eye-popping, brain-teasing designs.
Is traditional rug design making a comeback? Here is an example in light blue and cream that maker, Samad, proudly showed.
Another design from the same collection.
And another, more boldly blue. Traditional designs are coming in more modern color combos to match current tastes.
Here I'm chatting it up with the Samad brothers, David (L) and Malcolm. Continuing the family tradition, both brothers have daughters working with the international firm.
All over patterns were all over the New York Rug Show.
Drew and I are always in search of new and excited rug sources. Here we are talking with the fine gentlemen of Knot and Co.
The Yerra exhibit always merits an extended look. Lots of choices. Yerra is an exporter of leather rugs from Argentina.
This piece by Pampas of Argentina is made of hair on hide and looks like a giant mosaic. Look for a full size sample rug at our showroom soon.
With a nod toward MC Escher, Yerra of Buenos Aires promises to keep the attention of people partying on this hair-on-hide leather rug.
I really liked this hair-on-hide, shearling round rug and nervously bought it hoping that others like it too.
All work no play? No way! From the Left: my lovely wife, Karen, me, Jennifer Cibor, party hostess, Steve Cibor, President of Tamarian Carpets and party host, and Drew Dicus.
Come in and See for Yourself
I bought a number of rugs and am anxious for you to see them. Check with our "Rugs" section. When NY Rug Show rugs arrive to the showroom, we will post them there.
Closeouts
Tampa
AMR 103059
SILKSHINE SIL-13 BLUE
SIZE 8 X1 0
FAUX SILK
DESIGNER NET $3500
CLOSEOUT $1000
VARIOUS 2 X 3 RUGS, HAND KNOTTED, WOOL, WOOL AND SILK, WOOL AND FAUX SILK. FROM INDIA AND NEPAL.
$25 EACH
Orlando
AMR 103059
SILKSHINE SIL-13 BLUE
SIZE 8 X1 0
FAUX SILK
DESIGNER NET $3500
CLOSEOUT $1000
AMR 103059
SILKSHINE SIL-13 BLUE
SIZE 8 X1 0
FAUX SILK
DESIGNER NET $3500
CLOSEOUT $1000
Addison/Dicus & Bailey Close Out Policy
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You must have an account with Addison/Dicus & Bailey to buy one of these rugs.
The closeout offers will begin when we send the newsletter between the 20th and 30th of each month and last for 30 days.
No returns. No showings in homes.
Rugs can be picked up at the showroom, or we can arrange for home delivery and set up for an extra charge.
These are individual pieces in one size in one color.
First come, first serve.
Don't worry about storage wrinkles. We will steam them out.