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AREA T H E O F F I C A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E O R I E N TA L R U G I M P O R T E R S A S S O C I AT I O N , I N C . DESIGN FOCUS Kathryn Scott Special Issue WINTER 2016 NORS’16 a nt la 16 At , 20 in -16 us 13 sit ry Vi ua n Ja jamison 53304 jamison 53308 maddox 56503 Invite your customers to experience island-inspired living at its finest through the refined yet casual Tommy Bahama area rug collection. S E E U S I N AT L A N TA 3 - A - 2 & L A S V E G A S B - 5 8 0 AreaMag_OW_FULL_TOMMY_Nov2015.indd 1 O W R U G S . C O M / To m m y 11/30/15 3:54 PM THE GISELLE COLLECTION T R U LY O R I G I N A L RUGS AND PILLOWS Atlanta-Showroom 4-D-2 | Las Vegas-Showroom B-480 LOLO I R U G S . COM / G I S E L L E Visit us in Atlanta January 13-16, 2016 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:53 PM Page 6 F r o m t h e P re s i d e n t ’ s D e s k Dear Colleagues and Friends, who migrated to the US after the 1979 revolution in recent terrorist attacks and should consider its potential our own newest member Surya. As 2015 draws to a close and we prepare for a new year, one cannot ignore the turmoil created by consequences. Amidst legitimate concerns regarding the safety of our country, there is a very real danger that we, as a nation, will forget our humanity and the very openness that made us great by closing our gates to immigrants and refugees. Our country was founded— Iran. They were followed by Afghanis and most recent- ly by fine Indian families including one good example, The US is the strongest and most prosperous nation on earth. Do we need—and is it in our best inter- est—to slam the door on families in need (and who could have the next Steve Jobs among them)? Let us hope that 2016 will see some resolution of the crisis, and truly would not exist—without with more international cooperation the steady flow of immigrants over and less hostility than we saw in the centuries. Indeed, with the 2015. Let us also hope that our lead- exception of Native Americans, we ers will keep this great nation safe are all immigrants or descendants of and on course. Here at home, we immigrants. should be grateful that we enjoy It is even more important to greater safety and prosperity than in acknowledge that the ‘exceptional’ most other parts of the world. It’s vigor, prosperity and strength of this country—qualities for which we are also a joy to know that the countries from which most of our members widely admired and envied—can be largely attributed import are relatively strong politically and economical- national symbols is the Statue of Liberty, that stands one another by first name. This has helped us come to our willingness to welcome and assimilate newcomers. Dare we forget that one of our most compelling with open arms in New York harbor through which so many of our forefathers passed? One need only remember that Steve Jobs was in fact the son of an immigrant—as were so many other business leaders and innovators who made the U.S. great. Our own industry, in particular, owes its existence to the passion, talent and expertise of immigrants. I’m young enough and old enough to remember when our industry’s major importers and retailers were great families of Armenian heritage that had migrated to the U.S. in the early 1900’s. Today, many of our industry’s most successful companies were founded by Persians ly. Our community of rug importers, wholesalers and retailers, is large enough and yet small enough to know together to help other countries in times of need. Let us hope that as a nation we can do the same. Closer to home, we hope to see you all during the upcoming trade shows. Historically, these are the biggest and most exciting on our industry’s calendar. We kick off with Atlanta (January 13-16,) followed by Surfaces (January 20-22) and Las Vegas (January 24- 28). They promise to have a truly wonderful array of innovative new products that will delight you and your customers. Wishing you all the best for a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year, REZA MOMENI President - Oriental Rug Importers Association, Inc. 6 Winter 2016 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:53 PM Page 7 AREA Winter 2016 Published by the Oriental Rug Importers Association, Inc. 400 Tenafly Rd., #699, Tenafly NJ 07670 • 201-866-5054 • www.oria.org President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director AREA Advisory Committee Editor-Emeritus Editor-in-Chief Editor Contributing Author Contributing Author Production Reza Momeni Kami Navid Behrooz Hakimian Ramin Kalaty Lucille Laufer Reza Momeni, Chrm. Dennis Dilmaghani Archie Cherkezian Lucille Laufer Sally James Carol Milano Ellyne Raeuber Artistic Color Graphics 6 From the President’s Desk 16 17 In the News 24 Design Focus: Kathryn Scott New Product Gallery 24 41 NORS’16 Market Guide - Buyers Information - Seminars & Events - Product Preview - Floor Plans - Exhibitors List Only A Handmade Rug Will Do 32 Merchandising The New Credit Cards - Chipping Away At Retail Risk 36 40 Directory 40 Index to Advertisers Calendar Material submitted for publication will not be returned unless specifically requested. No article shall be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of the Oriental Rug Importers Association, Inc. Subscription price (for the trade only) is $30 for one year and $40 for two years in the United States. In Canada and Mexico the price is $35 for one year. The price for all other countries outside the U.S. is $60 for one year, payable by check drawn on a U.S. bank. Remittance must be attached to subscription order. Individual copies are available at $10 per issue. Cover: A contemporary rug with its whimsical square repeat in beiges, ivories, and tones infuses contemporary flair into this Brooklyn Heights period living room. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Ellen McDermott. AREA 7 ar us y in 13 A -1 tl 6, an 20 ta 16 nu Vi Ja sit $QJRUD8VKDN&ROOHFWLRQ 70 4GRTQFWEVKQPU QH NCVG VJGCTN[ VJ EGPVWT[ 7UJCMU 2TGOKWO #PIQTC YQQNKUDNGPFGFYKVJJKIJRNCVGCW#PCVQNKCPYQQNTGUWNVKPIKPJKIJEQNQT NWOKPQUKV[ +XII5RDG1:$WODQWD*$łłVDOHV#DQDGROUXJVFRPłZZZDQDGROUXJVFRP a nt la 16 At , 20 in -16 us 13 sit ry Vi ua n Ja TAMARIAN H. M. Nabavian & Sons, Inc. 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Revita is a new technology using ultra-purified water and purely organic additives to restore the life and vitality of area rugs, even the most delicate, antique silk Persians and Orientals. Miraculously, Revita costs about the same as traditional rug washing. But technology is always like that, isn’t it? Giving us safe, affordable solutions that were impossible only yesterday. Learn more at revitaRUGS.com or call us at 855-573-8482 PS – Patching, weaving, re-dyeing and re-fringing are performed daily by our master conservators. Your rug is in expert hands with Revita. And our drivers and estimators are happy, friendly and college educated. What a company! Hamid Zarei Azita Goldman Learn more about our process online. DESIGN THREADS WEAVING NEW STYLE STORIES AT CAPEL RUGS. NEW DESIGNS BY GENEVIEVE GORDER: Stop by our showroom to see the latest collections by the award-winning designer. % RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT: When you purchase three or more new items.* *New items must be 5’x8’ or larger. May not be combined with other offers. GIVEAWAYS, DISCOUNTS & COFFEE Visit Capel all market long for giveaways, exclusive discounts and fresh Starbucks® coffee. ATLANTA | JANUARY 12-19 MERCHANDISE MART, SPACE 3-C-15 LAS VEGAS | JANUARY 24-28 WORLD MARKET CENTER, SPACE A226 CAPELRUGS.COM | 800-334-3711 Your resource for fine hand-woven rugs 3901 Liberty Avenue North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 tel (201) 863-8888 • fax (201) 863-8898 info@teppteamusa.com • www.teppteamusa.com winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:53 PM Page 16 In The News PEOPLE ORIENTAL WEAVERS has tapped seasoned sales NOURISON has launched a newly redesigned web- responsible for oversee- redesigned on both the front and backends. It displays professional, Susan Holley, as its new vice president, of national accounts. In her new role, Holley will be ing and managing the growth of key national has to offer. “Our new website is the cornerstone of years of consumer prod- our new digital marketing strategy and supports all uct sales leadership to bring her talents and fresh a fresh look for the brand and includes higher quality allows customers to better experience what Nourison ny. Holley brings over 20 are thrilled to have Susan new website, www.nourison.com, has been totally imagery, new search filters and new functionality that accounts for the compa- Oriental Weavers. “We site to better engage and service their customers. The our marketing efforts. With more of our customer Susan Holley perspective to our national accounts team,” said Jonathan Witt, Senior VP. “Susan’s rug experience obviously speaks volumes and affords her the ability to dive in and make a considerable impact immediately.” Holley will be based in the company’s Dalton, GA headquarters. WEBSITES LOLOI’s to-the-trade customers can now order pil- lows and throw blankets directly from the updated LoloiRugs.com website. Both categories require a minimum order quantity of four items in any variety, and with the site’s improved search filters, it’s possi- ble to sift through the designs by sorting via style, collection, size and shape, color, construction and mate- rial. “We’re excited to offer our customers an easy way to shop our two newest categories—throws and base browsing online, we knew that we had to build a new digital destination that would engage our cus- tomers and make it easier for them to interact with Nourison. The new site has a greater emphasis on product and lifestyle imagery and ties in to all our social media channels to make it easier for customers to explore and share our frequently updated content,” said Giovanni Marra, director of marketing and digital strategy at Nourison. Nourison’s new website is part of a stronger digital marketing effort that has been growing over the past few years with the hiring of new marketing talent with digital expertise. The site allows customers to easily explore thousands of products and services and interact with Nourison’s digital channels. It also includes increased functionality for Nourison’s dealers and retailers to order direct- ly through the site and easily access product updates and other important information. pillows—directly from the updated website,” said Cyrus Loloi, company executive. “Just like the rugs on our site, customers can see the inventory and ship- ping costs for these categories too, making the order- ing process convenient and easy.” To check out deco- rating tips and other updates from Loloi Rugs, con- nect via Facebook (www.facebook.com/loloirugs) or Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/loloirugs). Redesigned Nourison Website 16 Winter 2016 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:53 PM Page 17 New Product Galler y Create an updated vintage style of living with the elegantly designed transitionals in KAS’ new Zarepath Collection. These rugs were created with a space-dyed technique to give a vintage look and feel while still feeling innovative and trendy. Made in Egypt of polypropylene with a ¼” pile height. Shown here: design 7504 KAS ATLANTA SHOWROOM #4-C-5 LAS VEGAS SPACE #B-175 Tibet Rug company will be showcasing its newest sensation “Wrought Iron Walnut,” a stunning Tibetan rug inspired by the beautiful ornamental iron- work gracing the streets of Paris. The bold design illuminated with copper and burgundy gradients over a warm walnut field is an elegant addition to the modern home. In addition, the company will feature Suzani 12 from its award-winning soumak collection—a traditional Uzbekistan design woven with New Zealand wool. Vibrant colors combined with subtle abrash create a look and feel that pleases the contemporary eye while honoring tradition. Sizes range from 2’x 3’ to 10’x 14’ and 3’x 10’ runners. FAR LEFT: Suzani 12 LEFT: Wrought Iron Walnut 100-count, woven of lustrous hand-spun 100% Tibetan wool. Sizes range from 2’x 3’ to 12’x 15’; also available in 8’ and 10’ runners. TIBET RUG ATLANTA SHOWROOM #5-D-5 AREA 17 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:53 PM Page 18 In The News PRODUCTS CAPEL RUGS has introduced its newest collections by popular television host and designer Genevieve Gorder. Gorder’s unmistakable style and enthusiasm have made her a multi-award winning talent and one of America's favorite designers. Viewers watch her regularly on shows like “Genevieve's Renovation,” “Dear Genevieve” and “Design Star,” where she dispenses style and design advice that is always on-trend and accessible. “We’ve featured several collections from Genevieve in recent years, and they’ve always been outstanding successes,” said Cameron Capel, vice president of national accounts for Capel Rugs. “This year’s collections show off her incredible scope as a designer, ranging from mesmerizing geometrics to eye-catching modern patterns, all of which add the ideal charm and glamour to any space.” EBISONS HAROUNIAN IMPORTS announced the creation of its new division called Harounian Modern which will specialize in designing, manufacturing, importing and distributing contemporary and modern hand knotted and hand tufted rugs. “We have been known as a traditional house of rugs over the years but our diversity and recent enhanced involvement in creating rugs with modern designs necessitated the establishment of a new division that would handle all the various aspects of this segment of our business,” Harounian stated. “Due to this expansion we would require larger showrooms and hence our impending relocation to larger quarters.” For more, visit www.ebisons.com or call (800) 966-6666. LOLOI announced that renowned designer and author, Justina Blakeney, is its newest license partner. With colorful patterns and jungle-like motifs, Blakeney uses contrasting textures throughout her two rug collections, Folklore and Fable, to create visual interest and textural base drawing inspiration from the classic designs of Morocco, as well as from bright and vivacious artwork from the 60's. 18 Winter 2016 LOLOI also announced that they have introduced a new, more effective sample rack for its dealers, shown above. The rack allows dealers to feature 50 square samples and 16 color blankets in a visually arresting presentation. The sample rack measures 96’’ x 20’’ x 92’’ with the optional color blanket arms. The Loloi Sample Rack can be purchased through local Loloi sales representatives or directly via email to orders@loloirugs.com. NOURISON and Joseph Abboud have collaborated to create a new array of rug collections and decorative accents. The line is updated, yet classic, and includes an exciting selection of area rugs and home accents woven from organic natural fibers and man-made fibers. All products in the line feature rich textures, tonal layers and one of kind styling, with the attention to key detailing for which Joseph Abboud is known. “Our design team worked closely with Joseph to create new products with subtle colors and sumptuous textures that are a reflection of the true DNA of the Joseph Abboud brand,” said Alex Peykar, principal at Nourison. “These new collections are an artful combination of Joseph’s refined style, combined with a story about layered textures and Nourison’s craftsmanship,” said Peykar. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 19 New Product Galler y Fable by Justina Blakeney for Loloi is a flat weave shag designed by Justina Blakeney and inspired by the bohemian lifestyle. Made in India from a viscose and cotton blend, Fable features rich colors and bright abstract designs.Available in 6 colorways, sizes range from 1.6' x 1.6' to 7.9' x 9.9'. Shown here: FD-06. Hand knotted in India of viscose from bamboo, Elixir’s distressed look is both trendy and traditional, offering an iconic visual setting for any room in the house. Available in five colorways, sizes range from 2' x 3' to 12' x 15.' Shown here: EH-01. LOLOI ATLANTA SHOWROOM #4-D-2 LAS VEGAS SPACE #B-480 Left: Izmir Afghan. Classic designs in fresh colors highlight the Izmir Collection. Hand tufted in India of 100% wool, these timeless patterns never go out of style, and the beautiful colors are in sync with today's home furnishing trends. With its superior construction, Izmir is a durable choice for any bedroom, dining room or high traffic area. Sizes include: 3’ x 5,’ 5’ x 8,’ 7’ x 9,’ 8’ x 11,’ 9’6” x 13’6” and 2’6” x 8’6” runner. Left: Siam Tile. Hand knotted in India of 100% wool Siam’s playful geometric patterns and delightful designs make this rug a trendy choice for any space. Siam is available in four stylish designs: Flower in grey, Ikat in ivory/blue, Temple in light blue and Tile in light grey. Sizes include: 3’6” x 5’6,” 5’6” x 8’6,” 7’6” x 9’6,” 8’6” x 11’6” and 10’ x14.’ CAPEL ATLANTA SHOWROOM #3-C-15 LAS VEGAS SPACE #A-226 AREA 19 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 20 In The News NOTEWORTHY The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets (Princeton Architectural Press, $250) is the first-ever compre- hensive antique carpet reference guide spanning the past twenty-five centuries and numerous countries around the world. An internationally recognized authority on antique carpets with over fifty years on experience in the field, author Abraham Levi Moheban has filled the gap in carpet literature with this guide. The clothbound, two-volume boxed set features over six hundred entries of historic carpets, each with an accompanying photograph and informa- tion about the history, location, technique, coloration, size, and more of carpets produced around the world. Eight newly drawn maps presented in the book illus- trate the major weaving locations within the Rug Belt, FEIZY and House Beautiful partnered to showcase the magazine’s top five fall colors. In the September Color Issue, House Beautiful unveiled this season’s hottest hues: Persimmon, Ochre, Berry, Indigo and Oyster. And, in a unique collaboration, Feizy worked with the magazine’s editorial team to select rugs in a variety of styles in each colorway to feature in the Feizy fall 2015 catalog. “We couldn’t be more excited and honored to work with the wonderfully talented and respected team at House Beautiful,” said Leah Feizy, executive vice president of Feizy. “We want to provide a more editorial approach to shopping our catalog, and this partnership delivers an exceptional experience to our customers who trust and identify with the styles, trends and colors curated by House Beautiful.” CAPEL RUGS has received a Gold Davey Award for its 2015 product catalog. The annual Davey Awards is the largest and most prestigious creative design competition for advertising and marketing excellence inspired by big ideas rather than huge budgets. Capel’s 2015 product catalog, a stunning 268- page book titled Adventures in Color & Texture, went toe-to-toe with 4,000-plus entries, rising to the top due to its creative close-up photography and dazzling which includes Persia, Anatolia, the Caucasus, China, India, and Central Asia. Covering several key facto- ries for each entry, the encyclopedia is meant to guide the reader into the various factors that distinguish an antique carpet’s origin and its market value priced for its artistry. Compiled over the past five decades through extensive research, The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets is the first collection of its kind for carpet collectors, merchants, and anyone interested in learning more about antique carpets and the cultural heritage of one of the oldest forms of artwork. Copies can be purchased on the Barnes & Noble, Amazon or Papress.com websites. 20 Winter 2016 room shots that show how the company’s rugs add color, texture and zest to any setting. The print and online catalog showcases Capel Rugs’ entire 2015 collection for dealers, designers and consumers. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 21 New Product Galler y Momeni’s newest introductions feature muted colors and sophisticated designs in popular price points. Examples shown here, left to right: Juliet Collection, Design JU-05 Charcoal, machine-made in Turkey of 80% polypropylene 20% viscose; Mykonos Collection, Design MYK-13 Lilac, machine-made in Turkey of 100% polyester; and Luxe Collection, Design LX-11 Grey, machine-made in Turkey of 80% polypropylene 20% polyester. See these and more in the Momeni showrooms during the upcoming winter markets. MOMENI ATLANTA SHOWROOM #4-B-2 LAS VEGAS SPACE #B-425 For more information regarding the fine products offered in our ANTIQUES & NEW PRODUCTS GALLERY please consult the Members Directory in this issue of Area Magazine. AREA 21 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/3/15 4:15 PM Page 22 ORIA CHARITABLE FUND 2015-2016 DONOR HONOR ROLL GOODS & SERVICES Rugs and services for the 2014 Silent Auction were graciously donated by the following companies: AmericasMart Atlanta Amici Bashian Caravan Capel Chaman Antique Rugs Explore Airtrans Services Jaunty Kas Kalaty Loloi Lotfy & Sons Momeni Nourison Oriental Weavers Tamarian Tibet Rug Co. Revita Rugs PLATINUM $15000 + KAS Nourison GOLD $2000-4999 ABC Carpet & Home (Wooster House) Momeni Safavieh SILVER $1000-1999 Jaunty Samad Yayla Chris Walter BRONZE up to $999 Rafi Amirian Association of Rug Care Specialists Atiyeh International Alix Perrachon Woven Concepts (HJR) ORIA CHARITABLE FUND DONATION FORM Name Total Amount of Donation: Address Check # (Enclosed) Company Paid by: Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa Only) Phone Card # E-Mail Signature Date Expiration Date Type of donation (select one): q Unrestricted Donation to be used where it’s most needed Mail to: ORIA Charitable Fund q Restricted Donation for use in... 400 Tenafly Rd., #699 q India Tenafly NJ 07670 q Pakistan Thank you for your generous donation! q Nepal q Special Project (Please Specify) The ORIA Charitable Fund is a 501 c(3) Tax Exempt Organization - IRS Tax Exempt #20-1090669 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:58 PM Page 23 F r o m ORIA HQ HIGH LEVEL MEETING HELD On October 22, 2015, representatives of the Indian government, CEPC (Carpet Export Promotion Council) and the ORIA met at Momeni Headquarters to discuss cooperative efforts on issues of importance relating to the Indian Carpet Industry. Topics included efforts to eliminate GSP tariffs as well as promotion of Indian rugs in the US. In attendance, shown above left to right: Andrew Peykar (Nourison and Executive Board Member of ORIA); David Samad (Samad and Executive Board Member of ORIA); Sudhir Tripathi (Director General, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Government of India); A. Madhukumar Reddy (Joint Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Textiles); Lucille Laufer (Executive Director of ORIA); Sanjay Kumar Panda, (Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Textiles); Reza Momeni (Momeni and President of ORIA); Aria Momeni (Momeni); and Kuldeep Wattal (Chinar Carpets and Chairman of the Indian CEPC). ATLANTA EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 - 6 p.m. America’s Magnificent Carpets® Awards The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree Ballroom The rug and home industry’s signature event recognizes the best of the best from among the most exciting new area rug introductions in a night of dreams, imagination and artistry selected by a panel of distinguished industry judges. The gala event is always a market highlight. DAILY THROUGHOUT MARKET Building 1, Floor 14 gallery (14-D-9) The 2016 PANTONE® Color of the Year and PANTONEVIEW® home + interiors 2016 color forecast, will be the inspiration for the PANTONE® Design Exhibition, to be unveiled at this year’s Market. Seven acclaimed interior designers and tastemakers will each design a vignette using products sourced from AmericasMart showrooms. In addition, Laurie Pressman, vice president of PANTONE® Color Institute, will lead a live viewing in the vignette gallery sharing the colors and trends driving home design for 2016 and beyond with a behind- the-scenes view into the selection of the PANTONE® Color of the Year 2016 in a presentation “The Colors and Trends Driving Design in 2016” in the Design Exposition on Friday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. AREA 23 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 24 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 25 Design Focus Kathryn Scott “If I can’t have a handmade rug, I would rather not use one at all!” As soon as you step into her beautiful Italianate 19th- century Brooklyn Heights brownstone, you know that tradi- tion with a playful modern twist plays an important role in Kathryn Scott’s interior design. It’s no wonder that oriental and decorative rugs are a key ingredient in her interiors— an amalgam of influences ranging from the contemporary to French antiques and Chinese art—where artistry, craftsmanship, and sustainability are paramount. Introduced to handmade rugs by her Texas grandmoth- er when she was 15 and coached by her mother, an avid col- lector, the designer has always used them in her work which takes her all over the country and further afield including to Paris and Shanghai. “If I can’t have a handmade rug, I would rather not use one at all!” states Ms. Scott who began her career as an artist and is married to Gu Wenda, the Chinese world-renowned contemporary artist. Touted for creating “living environments,” she practices a personal holistic approach to design emphasizing the integration of the old with the contemporary while shying away from the trendy and ephemeral. Thanks to her artistic sensibilities, Ms. Scott is attract- ed to the imperfections and the variety of patinas character- istic of decorative rugs. “Handmade rugs have a life of their A contemporary rug perfectly compliments the architectural detail of a period living room. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Ellen McDermott. STORY BY ALIX G. PERRACHON AREA 25 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 26 Design Focus own which set them apart from the mass-produced Not surprisingly, Ms. Scott shuns away from the alternatives,” she comments. Particularly in love with very concept of trendy rugs. Instead, she relishes cre- room together tying all the elements in a way that no giving it a whole new life. “This creates a most inter- worn and threadbare pieces—silent witnesses of untold stories—she appreciates how they can hold a other single item can. Equally important, rugs endow a space with a softness, peace, and luxury, an impact impossible to achieve with their machine-made have been essentially reincarnated tributions in making a room wel- in a new color scheme. coming and what clients call Generally speaking, the designer does not start the design While Ms. Scott also uses antique rugs, including Kashans, trendiness is when using over- fact working with old pieces that notes. “These are all positive con- tonal textural pieces—traditional thing else.” Her only nod to her sustainable esthetic as she is in make people feel comforted,” she carpets—mainly esting look,” she notes. “You don’t need to do any- However, here again she is true to seating area, quiet down noise and contemporary antique rug in a sleek contemporary context thereby dyed rugs in children’s rooms. counterparts. “Rugs help unify the warm.” ating the contrast when she ingeniously integrates an process with the rug. Space plan- ning comes first followed by color selections for walls and fabrics Oushaks, and then the rug. However, the sequence of events generational sensibility, a sensibility that can only be ing the traffic pattern, the budget, and available Turkomans, and Sumaks, reign supreme in her work. Indeed, she creates meaningful interiors with a multiachieved with older rugs. “I hate it when interior design is all about consumerism,” comments the designer, a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. “We should be sensitive to our environment. Why rip out interiors every five years just to be trendy and only to be outdated a couple of years later? I don’t want to fall into that rut.” Instead, she advocates working with handmade rugs and other handcrafts that bring lasting enjoyment as opposed to seeking solutions which prove unsatisfactory, tempo- rary, and wasteful. This quick fix design mentality “later causes damage to our environment (toxic trash) and costs more money in replacement,” she asserts. depends on the project at hand. Using a room-sized rug or not also depends on the circumstances includ- inventory. Sometimes, she uses two similar contem- porary pieces or compatible oriental rugs to define two separate seating areas rather than one large rug that would have exceeded the budget or was a sever- al-months wait, both unacceptable to the client. Color is the continuing thread when connecting one piece to the next in the same or juxtaposing spaces. In her quest to establish a sanctuary-like serene and harmonious ambience, Ms. Scott features pat- terns selectively and subtly. “When I use pattern, it tends to be in the rug,” she notes. When the rug is the room’s decorative statement, fabrics are mainly monochromatic to heighten the impact of the rug’s ABOVE AND OPPOSITE The intricate floral Mohtashem Kashan contrasts in style with the concrete coffee table atop. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Ellen McDermott. 26 Winter 2016 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 27 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 28 Design Focus A city-weave floral-patterned rug brings a delicate note into this little girl’s room. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by David Prince . OPPOSITE TOP LEFT A soft-colored rug warms up this entrance. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Ellen McDermott. TOP RIGHT A geometric-patterned rug grounds this bedroom. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Kathryn Scott. BOTTOM A lush wool-and-silk rug sets a harmonious mood in this living room. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Ellen McDermott. 28 Winter 2016 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 29 Design Focus AREA 29 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 30 Design Focus colors and patterns. Solid-colored rugs tend to have a ental and decorative rugs lies beyond their decorative ues: “Colors that are not so narrowly selected can cre- from the high tech/synthetic world that is “poisoning supportive role with their hues gently echoing those in the furnishings and walls. Moreover, she contin- ate a collected look which is also a very personal statement. Even the mismatched has to be curated though, or it will be chaotic and dissonant.” Also key to showcasing the rug’s beauty is the quality of the flooring. “I love the look of handmade rugs over wide-plank oak floors,” she remarks. “I also love the contrast created when placing a very worn antique rug over a contemporary limestone floor.” She thrives on juxtaposing the historical with the modern and on the beauty achieved in the contrasting layering effect. For Ms. Scott, the importance of handmade ori- About The DESIGNER B.F.A. in Fine Art from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, TX, where she was a self- described “fish out of water,” with her purple hair, nose ring and hats with veils. After arriving in New York, Ms. Scott pursued figure painting for a few years, attending classes at the Art Students League and the National Academy. She first came to interior design as an apprentice under noted architect Hans Krieks. She was an intern and later an interior designer in the New York offices of modern design legends Leila and Massimo Vignelli where she absorbed knowledge about space planning, construction, and furnishings. Restoring and decorating her 19th-century Italianate townhouse in Brooklyn Heights proved to be a transformational learning experience. This five-story brownstone has since become the headquarters of Kathryn Scott Design Studio, the boutique interior design firm she founded in 1994. Ms. Scott’s work has appeared in numerous including 30 Winter 2016 mate in handmade craftsmanship setting them apart our lives.” In effect, she urges, “We need to return to the old ways of doing things and not allow human craftsmanship to be overrun by the tech world.” Given her clients’ shared appreciation for all things handmade, the designer only voices a positive view of the future of handmade rugs. Thanks to the variety of options available at a whole range of price points, clients can access this woven art at all levels. While they are heirlooms, decorative carpets remain inexpensive relative to other furnishings. “This is fantastic!” she exclaims. Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Southern Kathryn Scott received a B.A. in Italian and a publications and esthetic merits. Indeed, they incarnate the ulti- 1stdibs Magazine, Accents, Casa & Gente, Vogue China, and Architectural Digest China. She designs her own fur- nishings and porcelain lines. She is a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Ms. Scott lives with her husband, Gu Wenda, the renowned contemporary artist from Shanghai, and their daughter Simone in Brooklyn Heights, NY. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/3/15 4:09 PM Page 31 An antique Turkoman Tekke ensi brings contrasts and artisanal flavor into this bedroom. Courtesy of Kathryn Scott Design Studio. Photography by Ellen McDermott. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 32 M e rc h a n d i s i n g THE NEW CREDIT CARDS: Chipping Away At Your Retail Risk by Carol Milano Over eighty countries already use credit and debit type? The reason is simple: greater security. This is a the world, more than 3.4 billion “chip cards” have amounts to about $11 billion each year. Nearly $5.5 cards that contain an embedded microchip. Around been issued. Now, businesses throughout the United States are converting from the familiar magnetic strip cards to the higher-tech payment standard. This newer system relies on readable plastic rectangles—chips—embed- ded on the card’s face; the new format cards are known as Smart Cards, chip cards, and EMV cards (an abbreviation for Europay, Mastercard, and Visa.) Customers learn to insert, or “dip,” the card into a reader that is similar to an ATM slot. Why are Smart Cards replacing the magnetic 32 Winter 2016 serious problem; worldwide credit card fraud billion of that total is in the United States, even though the U.S. accounts for only one-third of all card transactions, globally. That large share of credit card fraud is caused mainly by the nation’s reluctance to switch to microchip technology, according to experts. Thieves have been glad to skip countries with more secure payment systems. Instead, they focus on the easiest targets, especially the U.S. and its magnetic card system, says Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance, a New Jersey-based association of banks and payment companies. Photographs courtesy of the Smart Card Alliance. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 33 M e rc h a n d i s i n g Certain merchants are at high risk because most What happens during that kind of crime? After steal- gories: big-box retailers and high-end merchants like ers sell them on the Internet. Criminals can also gather criminals with counterfeit cards will go to these catejewelers or antique dealers. Merchants in these spe- cialties who have not upgraded are at especially high risk, Mr. Vanderhoof cautions. How Chip Cards Protect Retailers Chip cards give every transaction its own unique code, so that they’re providing advanced in-store security. These EMV cards will deter thieves who use stolen account numbers to create counterfeit cards. Smart Cards are much more difficult to copy or coun- terfeit. What if the card data and one-time transaction ing cardholder names and account numbers, the hackaccount numbers by using counterfeit card readers, called “skimmers.” However, if the hackers at Home Depot or Target had collected data from chip cards, they could not have used that information to create fraudulent credit cards. “Because of that unique security code for each transaction, if payment data is stolen and reused, the card issuer would recognize a copy of the transaction. It would get flagged as an invalid card, and authorization would be rejected,” Mr. Vanderhoof explains. code are stolen? They are not used to create a counter- Complying With New Regulations complicated for thieves to try duplicating someone’s line for retailers to convert to chip card technology. feit card or to commit fraud. It’s very expensive and code-generating chip card. Home Depot and Target received negative public- ity when their vast payment systems were hacked. Major card networks set October 2015 as a dead- No one expects the process to be completed by then, but it’s important to get started. Mr. Vanderhoof cites a major incentive. “Every AREA 33 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 34 M e rc h a n d i s i n g retailer that accepts credit cards signs an agreement with the payment processor, and must comply with its terms and conditions. These [specify] who is respon- prompts and help them with insertion and removal of the chip card. sible for fraudulent card transactions.” After the 2015 AFTER conversion is complete, maintain focus on secure (magnetic) card. However, “Fraud becomes the cashiers and staff members, as needed. deadline, retailers can continue to accept the less responsibility of the least secure person in the loop. A the customer’s experience and continue to train merchant can either accept the liability and risk, or Informing Customers shift has already happened,” he stresses. “You should cards. Your investment in new terminals will pay off It’s your choice, but be smart.” the Smart Card Alliance. When the changes are com- invest in the more secure credit card. The liability have been notified of these changes by your provider. Switching to a new credit card technology does carry a cost, Mr. Vanderhoof acknowledges. The cost will vary with the retailer and the existing payment infrastructure. “Many merchants lease or rent terminals from their payment processor. The processor could write a new contract or addendum, and provide the new equipment. But if a merchant’s payment system is integrated with their own in-store systems, including point-of-sale, it could cost more and involve other players and suppliers.” Any time a retailer makes a change in a card acceptance system, it causes disruptions and potential Let your customers know about the new chip by building trust and loyalty with them, according to plete, inform them by using • Your store’s website • In-store and point-of-sale signage • • • • Your advertisements Social media E mail Direct mail In addition, staff members, sales receipts and call centers also provide opportunities to let customers know that their security and financial safety are a top priority for your store. During the transition to chip cards, at point-of- costs, observes Mr. Vanderhoof. “You need a plan to sale, customers are told to swipe their card as they The right education of in-store cashiers will help the enabled terminal will tell them to insert this card, minimize the disruptions, which helps lower costs. transition go smoothly. Customers have to learn to insert the chip card instead of swiping the magnetic card. Train your staff to use the chip card, and to show customers the proper place to insert it, in order not to slow down the payment line.” The Smart Card Alliance suggests three steps for converting from magnetic to microchip cards. BEFORE the conversion: focus on training cashiers normally would, and to follow the prompts. A chip- instead of swiping it. If a staff member can see that the customer has a chip on the front of the credit card, the employee can simply tell him or her to “dip” the card. These basic steps will help your customers pay successfully in your store. When a customer has a question, remind them to follow the prompts on the terminal, especially to keep their card inserted until prompted to remove it. Customers who still have a magnetic card can use and staff to help customers complete a transaction. it in the chip-enabled terminal. If your terminal does DURING the conversion: focus on the customer magnetic strip on the back so a customer can continue experience, as cashiers and staff advise them to follow 34 Winter 2016 not yet accept chip cards, each Smart Card also has a to use an older card. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 35 M e rc h a n d i s i n g Progress of the Conversion Process Shifting the world’s largest credit card market from magnetic to microchip is a massive, gradual process. Among retailers, the Smart Card Alliance predicts that roughly 40% of payment terminals will have been upgraded to accept chip cards by the end of 2015. The nationwide conversion process began slowly. By the end of 2014, approximately 1.2 billion credit, debit and prepaid cards had been replaced by Smart Cards. The pace became faster after major card networks announced their October, 2015 target. Some experts predict that it will take until the end of 2018 before nearly all U.S. cards have been con- verted to chip cards. So far, the transition has been led by major banks such as Chase, Citibank and Bank of America. These institutions have switched substantial numbers of subscribers to Smart Cards, including all their co-branded airline and hotel reward cards. In the U.S., magnetic stripes are expected to remain on cred- it cards for several years, until all merchant locations have replaced their older terminals. Some types of credit card fraud can still happen after all the magnetic strips have been replaced. Smart Cards cannot prevent fraudulent purchases made online, over the phone, or by postal mail. These types of “card-not-present” transactions do not generate their own secret security codes. Nor can chip card technology stop thieves from making purchases with a lost or stolen card. Hopefully, that type of fraud will be deterred by requiring each cardholder to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) as another way to authenticate a purchase. A PIN cannot be faked, but a signature can. Summary Even though a Smart Card is not perfect, your store will benefit from making the conversion to the chip card. It is important to follow all the steps to complete the transition, to improve your business security and protect your customer. RESOURCE FOR READERS For complete information, and answers to many ques- tions, visit www.gochipcard.com, and click Merchant. The website is provided by the Smart Card Alliance. AREA 35 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:47 PM Page 36 ORIA M e m b e r s D i re c t o r y MEMBERS AMICI IMPORTS, INC. 335 Centennial Ave., Suite 7 Cranford, NJ 07016 (908) 272-8300 FAX (908) 272-8310 E-mail: amiciimports@amiciimports.com URL: www.amiciimports.com Jeffrey DeSantis, Pres. Charles F. Cashin, V.P.-Sales AMINCO, INC. 505 Winsor Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 601-9200 (888) 501-9200 FAX (201) 601-4747 E-mail: mail@amincoinc.com Mikel Banilevi, Partner. David Banilevi, Partner ANADOL RUG CO. 1088 Huff Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 350-8558 FAX (404) 350-3418 E-mail: info@anadol.com Suat Izmirli, Pres. Ummi G. Gunturk, Sales Gafoor Khan, Sales ARIANA RUGS, INC. 666 N. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90069 (310) 289-8800 (888) 696-4960 FAX (310) 289-8808 E-mail: sales@arianarugs.com URL: www.arianarugs.com Ahmad Ahmadi , Pres. Alex Ahmadi, V.P. Nadra Ahmadi, Sec’y ASIA MINOR CARPETS, INC. 236 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10001 (212) 447-9066 FAX (212) 447-1879 E-mail: info@asiaminorcarpets.com Alp Basdogan, Pres. ATIYEH INTERNATIONAL, LTD. P.O. Box 3040 Newberg, OR 97132 (503) 538-7560 FAX (503) 538-8239 URL: www.atiyeh.com E-mail: rugs@atiyeh.com Leslie Atiyeh, Pres. Thomas J. Atiyeh, Exec. V.P. BASHIAN 65 Railroad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (201) 330-1001 (800) 628-2167 FAX (201) 330-0878 E-mail: bashian@compuserve.com George G. Bashian, Jr., Pres. Garo Bashian, V.P. Ralph Bashian, V.P. Chintan Singh , Nat’l Sales Manager 36 Winter 2016 BOKARA RUG CO., INC. 50 Enterprise Ave. North Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 601-0040 FAX (201) 601-0055 E-mail: info@bokara.com URL: www.bokara.com Jan Soleimani, Pres. Gabriel Vaknin, V.P. CAPEL, INC. 831 North Main St. Troy, NC 27371 (910) 572-7000 FAX (910) 572-7040 E-mail: mail@capel.net URL:www.capelrugs.com John Magee, Pres. & CEO Cameron Capel, VP-Nat’l Accts. Jake Sweeters, Nat’l Sales Manager CARAVAN RUG CORP. 8725 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90254 (310) 358-1222 FAX (310) 358-1220 Mois Refoua, Pres. Nabi Rahmati, Sales Jay Nehouray, Sales David Nehouray, Sales Mario Cordero, Warehouse Mngr. WILLIAM CHERKEZIAN & SON, INC. /TAPIS INT’L 11835 Carmel Mountain Rd. Ste.1304 San Diego CA 92128 (818) 266-8383 William Cherkezian CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL /Prestige Mills 3401 38th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 683-5051 FAX (718) 683-5080 E-mail: ckalison@prestigemills.com Peter Feldman, Pres. Haynes Robinson, VP THE CREATIVE TOUCH 401 Penhorne Ave., Suite 4 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 866-1933 FAX (201) 866-1935 E-mail: info@creativetouchrugs.com URL: creativetouchrugs.com Baki Ildiz, Pres. D & K WHOLESALE div. Dilmaghani (Medhi Dilmaghani & Co., Inc.) 540 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 472-1700 FAX (914) 472-5154 (800) 545-5422 & (877) DIL-RUGS E-mail: sales@dkwh.com URL: www.dkwh.com Dennis A. Dilmaghani Essy Kashanian EBISONS HAROUNIAN IMPORTS 143 Madison Ave., Ground Fl. New York, NY 10016 (212) 686-4262 (800) 966-6666 FAX (212) 779-4262 E-mail: info@ebisons.com URL: www.ebisons.com Ebi Harounian, Partner Michael Harounian, Partner Maurice Harounian, Partner Melissa McMee, Designer ELIKO ORIENTAL RUGS, INC. 102 Madison Ave., 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 725-1600 (800) 733-5456 FAX (212) 725-1885 E-mail: elikorugs@aol.com URL: www.ElikoRugs.com Babadjian Bassalali, Pres David Basalely, Partner Soloman Bassalely, Partner Richard Garrad, Sales Mahtab Etessami, Sales FEIZY IMPORT & EXPORT CO. Feizy Center 1949 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 747-6000 (800) 779-0877 FAX (214) 760-0521 E-mail: salesinfo@feizy.com URL: www.feizy.com John Feizy, Pres./Founder/Owner Cameron Feizy, V.P. Sales Nasser Garroussi, V.P.-Finance FRENCH ACCENT RUGS & TAPESTRIES 36 East 31st St., Ground Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 686-6097 (888) 700-7847 FAX (212) 937-3928 URL: www.farugs.com Kevin Rahmanan, Principal Khosrow Banilivi, CEO Bijan Nabavian, Treas. Danny Shafian, Operations Mngr. G.A. GERTMENIAN & SONS 300 West Avenue 33 Los Angeles, CA 90031 (213) 250-7777 (800) 874-1236 FAX (213) 250-7776 E-mail: Gertmenian@gertmenian.com URL: www.gertmenian.com Tom Gertmenian, Partner Don Gertmenian, Partner Peter Gertmenian, Partner HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL CO. 261 Fifth Ave., Ground Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 213-3330 (800) 682-3330 FAX (212) 545-0657 E-mail: info@HRIRUGS.com URL: www.HRIRUGS.com David Harounian, Partner Lee Harounian, Partner winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:47 PM Page 37 ORIA M e m b e r s D i re c t o r y HENRY GERTMENIAN CO. 1449 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 863-0377 FAX (415) 621-3538 E-mail: Hgertco@aol.com. Paul H. Gertmenian, Pres. Alfred Gertmenian, V.P. Kay Gertmenian, V.P. India-Nepal Daryl K. Wong, Principal David Zarrabi, Sls Mngr. JAUNTY CO. INC. 13535 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90061 (213) 413-3333 (800) 323-3342 FAX (213) 413-0828 E-mail: info@jauntyinc.com URL: www.jauntyinc.com Mike Navid, Pres. Kami Navid, V.P. KALATY RUG CORP. 156 Duffy Avenue Hicksville, NY 11801 (212) 683-7222 (800) ALL-RUGS (800-255-7847) FAX (212) 689-2705 E-mail: info@kalaty.com URL: www.kalaty.com Mirza Kalaty, Pres. Ramin Kalaty, V.P. Soheil (Mike) Kalaty, V.P.-Sales Farshad Kalaty, V.P. Client Relations Ariel & Kamran Kalaty, Mktg. & Promotions KAS ORIENTAL RUGS, INC. 62 Veronica Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 545-1900 (800) 967-4254 FAX (732) 545-5836 E-mail: info@kasrugs.com URL: www.kasrugs.com Rao Yarlagadda, Pres. Hari Tummala, Exec. V.P. Kranthi Yarlagadda, V.P. Operations Santhi Yarlagadda, V.P. Business Dev. LOLOI RUGS 4501 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 503-5656 FAX (972) 387-0436 E-mail: aloloi@loloirugs.com URL: www.loloirugs.com Amir Loloi, Pres. Greg O’Connell, G.M. LOTFY & SONS INC. 3901 Liberty Ave. North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 867-7733 FAX (201) 867-0766 E-mail: lotfysons@aol.com URL: www.Lotfyandsons.com Marty Banilevi, Pres. Lotfollah Banilevi, V.P. Sheila Rahmanan, V.P. MARCELLA FINE RUGS 2910 Amwiler Ct. Atlanta, GA 30360 (770) 582-1800 (800) 786-7847 FAX (770) 582-1807 E-mail: mail@marcellafinerugs.com URL: marcellafinerugs.com Firooz Nahai, Pres. Fereydoun Nahai, Principal MARJAN INTERNATIONAL CORP. 41 East 31st St. New York, NY 10016 (212) 686-8488 (800) 862-7526 FAX (212) 576-1511 Morad Ghadamian Moradi, Pres. Khalil Ghadamian Moradi, V.P. MASTERLOOMS, INC. 295 Fifth Ave., Ste. 114 New York, New York 10016 (201) 556-9444 E-mail: masterlooms@aol.com Nasser Rahmanan, CEO MER CORP. 50 Spring St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201) 783-8563 TOLL-FREE: (800) 341-4176 FAX (201) 783-8561 E-mail: mercorp@att.net URL: merrugs.com Albert Moomjy, Pres. Robert Moomjy, V.P. Kathy Buttigieg, Sales Support MERRIFIELD ORIENTAL RUGS 8501 Tyco Rd. Vienna, Virginia 22182 (703) 876-4000 FAX (703) 876-9819 E-mail: merrifieldorientalruginc@yahoo.com Sayeed Hasanzadah, Pres. Lili McDonald, Store Mgr. & Marketing Dir. MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG, INC. 315B Springfield Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 (908) 522-1004 URL: www.michaelian.com FAX (908) 522-1006 Teddy Sumner, Principal MOHAWK HOME 3032 Sugar Valley Rd, NW Sugar Valley, GA 30746 (706) 624-4624 Toll-Free: (800) 843-4473 FAX: (706) 625-9329 E-mail: customer_care@mohawkind.com URL: www.mohawkind.com Rocky Casteel, Pres. MODREN RUGS 505 Windsor Dr. Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 866-0909 E-mail: RenRugs@gmail.com URL: ModRenRugs.com Jeffrey Soleimani ABRAHAM MOHEBAN & SON, INC. 2-8 Haven Ave., Ste. 216 Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 883-1522 FAX (516) 883-1523 E-mail: mohebancarpets@gmail.com URL: www.moheban.com Abraham Moheban, Pres. David J. Moheban, V.P. MOMENI, INC. 60 Broad St. Carlstadt NJ 07072 (201) 549-7220 (800) 536-6778 FAX (201) 549-7221 E-mail: info@momeni.com URL: www.momeni.com Reza Momeni, Pres. Aria Momeni, V.P. Ali R. Momeni, V.P. NEJAD ORIENTAL RUGS Main & State Sts. Doylestown, PA 18901 (800) 245-RUGS FAX (215) 348-9056 E-mail: info@nejad.com URL: www.nejad.com Ali R. Nejad, Pres. Theresa M. Nejad, V.P. NEMAN INTERNATIONAL INC. 501 Penhorn Avenue - Unit 8 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (212) 686-6262 (201) 590-0000 FAX (201) 590-0099 E-mail: nemaninc@aol.com URL: www.nemanintl.com Said Neman Dan Neman NOURISON 5 Sampson St. Saddle Brook, NJ 07662 (201) 368-6900 (800) 223-1110 FAX (201) 368-0739 E-mail: info@Nourison.com URL: www.Nourison.com Alexander Peykar, Pres. Paul Peykar, V.P. Steven Peykar, V.P. OBEETEE, INC. 295 Fifth Ave., Suite 908 New York, NY 10016 (212) 633-9744 FAX (212) 633-9745 Vimal Kumar, V.P. ORIENTAL WEAVERS USA 3252 Dug Gap Rd. SW Dalton, GA 30720 (800) 832-8020 FAX (706) 277-9665 E-mail: orders@owrugs.com URL: www.owrugs.com Ahmed Salama, CEO Michael J. Riley, Pres. Jonathan Witt, Exec. V.P.-Mktg. Paul Pauluzzi, V.P.-Sales AREA 37 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:47 PM Page 38 ORIA M e m b e r s D i re c t o r y RADICI USA, INC. 400 Herald Journal Blvd. Spartanburg, NC 29303 (864) 583-5504 FAX (864) 583-5765 E-mail: ppegorari@radiciusa.com URL: www.radiciusa.com Paolo Pegorari, Gen’l Manager TEPP TEAM USA 3901 Liberty Ave. North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 863-8888 FAX (201) 863-8898 E-mail: info@teppteamusa.com URL: teppteamusa.com Djalal Mohammadi Parviz Roubeni ROMANI, INC. 455 Barell Ave. Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (800) 448-4244 (201) 392-0400 FAX (201) 392-9782 Cyrus Kashi, Pres. Saiyd Nagim, NP Ali Samadi, Sls Mngr. Taghi Hojreh, Buyer TIBET RUG COMPANY 1460 Foothill Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 582-3334 FAX (801) 582-3501 URL: www.tibetrugcompany.com Jim Webber, President Brian Mehl, Director of Sales Tsultrim Lama, Mng. Partner SAFAVIEH 40 Harbor Park Drive North Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 945-1900 (212) 683-8399 (888) SAFAVIEH FAX (516) 945-1938 E-mail: info@safavieh.com URL: safavieh.com Ahmad Yaraghi, Pres. Cyrus Yaraghi, V.P. Arash Yaraghi, V.P. Dairus Yaraghi, Treas. SAMAD 419 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201)372-0909 FAX (201) 842-0077 E-mail: mail@samad.com URL: www.samad.com David Samad, Pres. Malcolm Samad, C.O.O. Rao Siriki, Exec. V.P. SHALOM BROTHERS, INC. 284 Fifth Ave., Ground Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 695-3000 (800) 3-SHALOM FAX (212) 695-0022 E-mail: info@shalombrothers.com URL: www.shalombrothers.com Nader Shalom, Pres. Fred Shalom, Exec. V.P. Rafi Amirian, V.P. SURYA 140 Executive Drive Calhoun, GA 30701 (706) 625-4823 E-mail: satya.tiwari@surya.com URL: www.surya.com Satya Tiwari TAMARIAN CARPETS 1407 Shoemaker Rd. Baltimore, MD 21209 (410) 321-6222 FAX (410) 321-6122 E-mail: info@tamarian.com URL: www.tamarian.com Steve Cibor, Pres. Ryan Higgins, V.P. Geoff Duckworth, Sr. Designer Ayo Akintilo, Multimedia Director Fred Lomax, Operations Mngr. 38 Winter 2016 TUFAN 10551 Miller Rd., Ste 200 Dallas, TX 75238 (713) 988-7779 FAX (214) 377-9376 URL: tufanrugs.com Fariborz Alavi, CEO Sina Sadri, COO TUFENKIAN 919 Third Ave., Ground Floor New York, NY 10022 (212) 475-2475 FAX (212) 475-2629 E-mail: info@tufenkiancarpets.com www.Tufenkiancarpets.com James Tufenkian, Pres. Eric Jacobson, C.F.O. WOVEN CONCEPTS PO Box 234261 Great Neck, NY 11023 (201) 617-7600 FAX (201) 617-7755 Behrooz Hakimian, Product Development Halleh Hakimian, Int’l Operations Jasmine Hakimian, Customer Relations URL: www.wovenconcepts.com ZOLLANVARI, LTD 600 Meadowlands Parkway, Suite 130 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 330-3344 FAX (201) 330-7728 E-mail: info@zollanvariusa.com URL: www.Zollanvariusa.com Reza Zollanvari, Pres. Sanjay Purohit , CEO winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:47 PM Page 39 ORIA M e m b e r s D i re c t o r y ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AMERICASMART ATLANTA 240 Peachtree St., NW Suite 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 220-2330 (800) ATL-MART FAX (404) 220-3030 URL: www.americasmart.com Jeff Portman, Vice Chairman Mike Turnbull, Sr. V.P. Mktg Kevin Markiewicz, V.P. Area Rug Center Leasing ARTISTIC COLOR GRAPHICS 3400 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37407 (423) 698-7360 FAX (423) 698-1862 E-mail: chris@printacg.com URL: www.printacg.com Chris Burton, Principal C-Air 181 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11581 (516) 394-0400 FAX (516) 394-0471 E-mail: johnm@c-air.com URL: www.c-air.com John Maser, Director of Imports CHATALBASH BY COSTIKYAN 28-13 14 St. Long Island City, NY 11102 (718) 663-3482 FAX (718) 726-1887 E-mail: rchatalbash@costikyan.com Phillip H. Cronin, Pres. June Costikyan, Sec’y EXPLORE AIRTRANS SERVICES (EAS) 5 Logistics Drive South Kearny, NJ 07032 (973) 474-5336 FAX (973) 474-5348 www.exploreair.com Brian Galik, V.P. GERTNER MANDEL & PESLAK PO Box 499 Lakewood, NJ 08704 (732) 363-3333 FAX (732) 363-3345 E-mail: lmandel@gmplaw.net Lawrence Mandel H.M. NABAVIAN & SONS, INC. 36 E. 31st St. New York, NY 10016 (212) 213-2476 FAX (212) 213-4276 E-mail: sales@hmnabavian.com URL: www.hmnabavian.com Massoud Nabavian Pres. INTERNATIONAL MARKET CENTERS 495 South Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89106 (702) 380-0919 (888) 416-8600 FAX (702) 380-4002 E-mail: info@imcenters.com URL: www.imcenters.com JADE INDUSTRIES, INC. 101 West Washington St. Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610) 828-4830 (local) (888) RUG-PADS (888-784-7237) FAX (610) 828-1028 E-mail: jade@rugpads.com URL: www.rugpads.com Aram K. Jerrehian, Jr., CEO Dean Jerrehian, Pres. Patricia Mullen, Administrator Amy K. Jerrehian, Marketing Director MAGNUM OPUS SYSTEM CORP. 11 Penn Plaza, Floor 5 New York, NY 10001 (212) 685-2127 FAX (212) 685-2481 E-mail: info@sparsus.com Talha Z. Khan, V.P. Ali Farooqui, V.P. RUG INSIDER MAGAZINE 4 Fortsalong Rd. Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-4938 FAX (603) 279-4838 E-mail: peter@ruginsider.com URL: www.ruginsider.com Peter Woodaman, Publisher Diane Cotton Caplan, Editor RUG NEWS AND DESIGN POBox 441 Morris, NY 13808 (607) 263-5411 FAX (212) 202-2740 E-mail: info@rugnewsanddesign.com URL: www.rugnewsanddesign.com Leslie Stroh, Publisher Sarah Stroh, Editor Dasha Morgan, Editor ANDREW SCHLAFLY, ESQ. 521 Fifth Ave., 17th Floor New York, NY 10175 (908) 719-8608 FAX (212) 214-0354 Andrew Schlafly, Esq. MATERIAL CONCEPTS, INC. 11620 Caroline Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 338-6515 (800) 372-3366 FAX (215) 338-0199 E-mail: info@materialconcepts.com Geoffrey Kohn, Pres. Douglas Kohn, G.M. NEW YORK INT’L CARPET SHOW 408 N. Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90048 (323) 274-8636 E-mail: murtaza@nyics.com URL: www.nyics.com Murtaza Ahmadi Pres. NOONOO RUG CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. 16001 Collins Ave., Ste 2002 Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 (917) 648-7322 E-mail: edncpw@gmail.com Gene Newman, Pres. Stephanie A. Diehl, Tres./Sec’y REVITA RUGS 10 Horizon Blvd. S. Hackensack, NJ 07606 (201) 641-1100 FAX (201) 641-1150 E-mail: hzarei@revitarugs.com URL: www.revitarugs.com Hamid Zarei, Pres. AREA 39 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 11/30/15 3:54 PM Page 40 Index of Adver tisers & Calendar of Events Las Vegas, NV (888) 962-7469/www.imcenters.com MARKETS & CONVENTIONS LAS VEGAS MARKET...............................January 24-28 ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AREA RUG MARKET featuring the National Oriental Rug Show Permanent Showrooms and Temporaries .....................................January 13-16 TUPELO FURNITURE MARKET ..........February 25-28 Atlanta, GA (800) ATL-MART/www.americasmart.com ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL GIFT & HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET ........January 12-19 Atlanta, GA (800) ATL-MART/www.americasmart.com Frankfort, GERMANY (770) 984-8016/heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com HEIMTEXTIL..............................................January 12-15 Frankfort, GERMANY (770) 984-8016/www.domotex.de DOMOTEX ..................................................January 16-19 Las Vegas, NV (800) 547-3477/www.surfaces.com SURFACES...................................................January 20-22 (662) 842-4442 www.tupelofurnituremarket.com NEW YORK HOME FASHIONS WEEK............................March 14-17 New York, NY (914) 421-3200 INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET.............................April 16-20 High Point, NC (336) 888-3700/highpointmarket.org AUCTIONS CHRISTIE’S (www.christies.com) London, South Kensington Interiors.......................................................................................January Interiors....................................................................................February Interiors .........................................................................................March Oriental Rugs & Carpets .................................................................April 13 17 16 London, King St. 19 Contributions to this calendar are welcome. Please send information to AREA Magazine, c/o ORIA, 400 Tenafly Rd., #699, Tenafly NJ 07670 or llaufer@oria.org INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AMICI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 908-272-8300/amiciimports1@aol.com MOMENI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 800-536-6778/www.momeni.com ANADOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 404-350-8558/anadolrugs@aol.com NOURISON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC 800-223-1110/www.nourison.com BOKARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 201-601-0040/www.bokara.com ORIENTAL WEAVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 800-832-8020/www.owrugs.com CAPEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 910-572-7000/capelrugs.com D & K WHOLESALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 914-472-1700/www.dkwh.com HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . .12 800-682-3330/www.HRIRUGS.com JAUNTY CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 800-323-3342/www.jauntyinc.com KALATY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC 800-255-7847/www.kalaty.com LOLOI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 972-503-5656/www.loloirugs.com MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 908-522-1004/www.michaelian.com 40 Winter 2016 TAMARIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 410-377-7726/www.tamarian.com TEPP TEAM USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 201-863-8888/info@teppteamusa.com SERVICES TO THE AREA RUG INDUSTRY AMERICASMART-ATLANTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC 800-ATL-MART/www.americasmart.com H.M. NABAVIAN & SONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 212-213-2476/www.hmnabavian.com MATERIAL CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 800-372-3366/info@materialconcepts.com REVITA RUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 201-641-1100/www.revitarugs.com winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/9/15 1:04 PM Page 41 Atlanta International Area Rug Market Featuring The National Oriental Rug Show (NORS) NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e BUYER INFORMATION SHOW HOURS Wednesday, January 13 Thursday, January 14 Friday, January 15 Saturday, January 16 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. MARKET LOCATIONS AmericasMart Building 1: Home 240 Peachtree ST NW AmericasMart Building 2: Gift 40 John Portman Blvd AmericasMart Building 3: Atlanta Apparel 75 John Portman Blvd INFORMATION DESK Located in the first floor registration lobby of Building 1, the Information Station is filled with Market and Atlanta dining and entertainment information. Ask Me desks on every temporary booth floor. New Buyer information booths are located in the registration lobbies of each building. PARKING Parking is available under Building 2, Building 3, Peachtree Center Garage and the American Cancer Society Center. Additional parking is available in nearby surface lots. Visit www.americasmart.com/ content/parking.html for FREE parking offers and the ParkSmart program for reserved parking passes. ADMITTANCE AmericasMart Atlanta is a wholesale market open to the trade only. Contact AmericasMart Registration at 1-800-ATL-MART for additional information or visit americasmart.com/content/registration.html INFORMATION AND SERVICES AmericasMart 404-220-3000 or www.americasmart.com Piedmont Hospital 404-605-5000 Time, Weather 770-368-9663 Traveler’s Aid 404-817-7070 TRANSPORTATION MARTA: www.itsmarta.com or 404-848-5501 Taxi Service 404-351-1111 AIRLINES Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 404-530-2100 Delta Meeting Network® Reservations 800-328-1111 If originating in US/Canada, In 2015 please use Meeting Event Code NMJAH In 2016 please use Meeting Event Code NMM4L For ALL other travel, In 2015 please use Meeting Event Code NMJAJ In 2016 please use Meeting Event Code NMM4L Note: Not all fares are eligible for these codes. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Reserve your room at one of the many official AmericasMart Atlanta hotels. Most feature free shuttle service to the AmericasMart campus or are within walking distance. By booking within the block, you are eligible for discounts such as discounted parking, complimentary internet and more! Plus, you will ensure access to the best rooms at the best rates. Secure your AmericasMart Atlanta Market hotel reservation in one of three easy ways: ONLINE: www.americasmart.com/content/hotelreservations.html PHONE: (US/Canada) 800-241-6405 (International) 312-527-7300 EMAIL: amc@onpeak.co AREA 41 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 42 SEMINARS & EVENTS NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e Week-Long Exhibition 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pantone Design Exhibition Market Hours | Building 1, Floor 14, Space 14-D-9 AmericasMart is proud to present our signature vignette exhibition for January 2016 featuring the PANTONEVIEW® home + interiors 2016 color forecast and the 2016 Color of the Year. We’ll unveil brand new vignettes curated by top interior designers and learn how the color forecast will affect home and gift trends this year! Open all week during Market hours. Wednesday, January 13 – Saturday, January 16 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum of Introductions (MOI) Building 1, Floor 4, Room 4-B-1 The MOI, a highlight every January, is the rug and home industry’s exclusive showing of new product introductions in a sophisticated museum setting. Thursday, January 14th 11 a.m. Through the Looking Glass: A Study In Contrasts Presented by Patti Carpenter Building 1, Floor 15, Designer Workspace Join Global Trend Ambassador, Patti Carpenter, on an interactive journey through emerging international macro trends in color, print, surface design and materials with a focus on the influence of European trends on the current US home and gift industries. Your guide at the crossroads of business and creativity, Carpenter distills the broad-based themes directing trends around the world and their impact on American markets, while offering a first look at the must-see product innovations people will be talking about in the seasons ahead. Carpenter’s insightful, carefully curated presentations continue to be an indispensable resource for US-retailers and designers looking to stay abreast of groundbreaking trends on the global horizon. 42 Winter 2016 1 p.m. From Brick-and-Mortar to Click-and-Order Presented by Jenny Heinzen York, Editor in Chief of Home Accents Today Building 1, Floor 10, 1002 The retail market is undergoing a permanent change, with more consumers shopping online, buying on mobile devices and even purchasing through social media. Join Jenny Heinzen York, editor in chief of Home Accents Today, and a panel of successful e-tailers, for a frank and open discussion of the how and why behind the expansion into the world of e-commerce, seeking to answer perhaps the biggest question store owners have—is it worth it? Attendees will get advice from fellow retailers who have made the transition themselves, as well as action steps to implement e-commerce into their own businesses. Thursday, January 14th 3 p.m. Southern Style Icons: A Conversation with the Region’s Most Beloved Interior Designers Featuring Gerrie Bremermann, Michelle Nussbaumer, Shaun Smith, Beth Webb and Brian Patrick Flynn Moderated by Robert Leleux, Author of Southern Style Now Building 1, Floor 15, Designer Workspace These acclaimed tastemakers embody the Spirit of the South while also making their mark on the national design scene. They collectively embody extraordinary talent as well as the humor and humility required to educate, nurture and enlighten clients and fans across generations. In this entertaining panel discussion, five of the region’s most prolific interior designers will share the defining moments that helped shape their careers, salient advice for designers developing their own unique brand, and the importance of finding a mentor in an industry that’s always changing but where collaboration is universal. The panel will feature design luminaries Gerrie Bremermann, Michelle Nussbaumer, Shaun Smith, Beth Webb and Brian Patrick Flynn, and moderated by Robert Leleux. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 43 SEMINARS & EVENTS NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e Friday, January 15th 10 a.m. The Colors and Trends Driving Design in 2016 Presented by Laurie Pressman, VP, Pantone Color Institute Building 1, Floor 14, Vignette Gallery With tastes consistently evolving, the old color rules have changed. Color stories for 2016 highlight a more spontaneous approach with new harmonies in both color and design. Join Laurie Pressman, VP of the Pantone Color Institute, as she reveals the key color trends for 2016 and enjoy an inside glimpse into the selection of Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year. Plus, see these trends realized first-hand while in the Pantone Design Exhibition—featuring curated vignettes from top designers all showcasing the latest colors from the PANTONEVIEW® home + interiors 2016 color forecast. 3 p.m. How to Land Your Holiday Product on TV Presented by Tory Johnson, ABC’s Good Morning America Gift Expert Location TBD Just in time for the upcoming holidays, learn what seasonal products Tory looks for and how to best conduct pitches for high profile media coverage. 6 p.m. America’s Magnificent Carpets® Awards The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree Ballroom The rug and home industry’s signature event, recognizes the newest area rug introductions in a night of dreams, imagination and artistry. 7–9:00 p.m. Pantone Color of the Year Party Building 1, Floor 14, Space 14-D-9 Join us in the Pantone Vignette Gallery as we celebrate the launch of Pantone Color of the Year and toast our participating vignette designers. Hosted by AmericasMart, Rue Magazine, VERANDA and REstyleSOURCE Friday, January 15 – Sunday, January 17 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Super Design Campus Live Campus-Wide & Building 3 Fashion Theater Design Campus is back and bigger than ever! Join founders Kelli Ellis and Lori Dennis, internationally known from HGTV, Bravo, NBC, Oxygen, TLC, Food Network and coverage in worldwide publications, for a three-day educational Design Campus Summit at January Market. Space is limited, register at DesignCampusLive.com and receive a $100 discount with coupon code: EARLYBIRD100 Saturday, January 16th 11 a.m. At Home with Susanna Salk & Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence Building 1, Floor 15, Designer Workspace This dynamic design duo has been a guest at some of the most extraordinary homes of design icons, rising A-listers and international tastemakers as part of their popular program, At Home With…They’ll share how their video series took off, and take us with them on an adventure through the gorgeous places and spaces they’ve visited around the world—from Lake Como, to Brooklyn, to Los Angeles to Paris. Journey through the lifestyles of the world's most celebrated designers, their process, and their most cherished pieces at home. You will leave inspired, and have notes on how these magnificent design moments can be translated into your business. Stacey and Susanna will also share their story on the power of collaboration and connecting with a "design buddy" to help your ideas flourish! Stacey Bewkes is also the voice behind Quintessence design blog, a trusted source for original lifestyle content ranging from interiors, fashion, art, architecture and more. Susanna Salk is a popular design author and stylist, and host of the At Home With video series. AREA 43 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 44 ORIA Member PRODUCT PREVIEWS NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e ANADOL RUG CO. 3-D18 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Anadol’s Angora Ushak Collection consists of faithfully reproduced antique Ushaks realized in a special blend of naturally dyed angora and Anatolian hand-spun wool showing a true antique Ushak patina. These double-knotted, high-end rugs are true to their original hand-spun wool. Thirty original 19th Century Ushak designs are made exclusively in Ushak, Turkey in sizes 2x3 to oversize, runners and unlimited custom size options. v The antique and semi-antique Vintage Collection offers vintage, 3D Vintage and Vintage Fusion, which features hand-carved details that give a high-lo texture. The Vintage Collection was created to reuse beautiful old carpets and bringing them back to life again. To achieve the distress yet preserve the original patterns, each rug is organically neutralized from its original color using centuries-old techniques and then overdyed and washed in chromatic hues to produce a true work of art. Inconsistencies are part of the inherent nature of this product and make each piece unique. There are 14 colorways available in sizes 2x3 to oversize, runners and unlimited custom size options. Company Statement: Anadol Rug Co. is a leading manufacturer/importer with more than 28 years of production experience and know-how at true reproduction antique genuine Ushak designs. From our own factories in Ushak, Turkey and Mazar-i-Sarif, Afghanistan, we offer genuine quality rugs in decorative colors at the most competitive prices in the market. We are consistently leading the industry in fashion-forward color and pattern to channel our passion for design into products that enrich the lives of consumers through beauty and comfort. We offer genuine quality rugs in decorative colors at the most competitive prices in the market. 44 Winter 2016 ARIANA RUGS, INC. 2-604,606,608,705,707,709 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Keeping true to its signature finishing and naturally dyed wool, Ariana Rugs has re-introduced its beautifully crafted Barchi Collection in a sleek, modern and colorful style. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan, The Barchi Collection is sure to bring warmth and charisma to any room this winter season. Ranging from 6x9 all the way to 20x25, these lively pieces are definitely a specialty of the company and can be found at its booth, as well as at www.ArianaRugs.com v The Kilim Collection highlights gorgeous pieces expertly woven to perfection. Made from 100% handspun wool, these contemporary designs are created using the ‘lazy line’ technique bringing forth a simple—yet sophisticated and dramatic—look, which the firm has been perfecting for over six years. As a leading manufacturer of Afghan-made Kilims, the firm is making strides with its Kilim Collection, which can be custom woven to any size and color. v The Ariana Transitional Collection brings to the market a fabulous array of pieces which fuse the traditional and contemporary elements of design and color using classic motifs from traditional designs together with an asymmetrical contemporary look. Pleasing a wide variety of tastes and fitting a wide variety of spaces, the firm’s Transitional Collection is now available in a variety of colors, designs, and sizes ranging from 5x7 to 17x27. BASHIAN 5-F9 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Bashian’s Atlanta showroom will present a host of innovative designs and qualities, all programmed for 2016 and featured on the company’s website www.bashianrug.com. The collections include everything from value-priced contemporary and traditional winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 45 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e designs to the finest quality hand-knotted rugs. v With over 100 designs, The Greenwich Collection has something to please every taste. These ever-adaptable rugs are hand tufted in India using a wool and viscose blend and are available in sizes 2’6x8, 4x6, 6x9, 8x10 and 9x12. v The Vintage Collection, made of hand-spun wool in 24 Oushak-inspired designs, is hand knotted in India; The Chelsea Collection includes 50 inspiring contemporary designs that are hand tufted in India from fine 60-count wool. The Verona Collection, made in loop and cut construction, features over 75 designs in Geo, Global and Bohemian patterns. The firm’s newest addition, made of natural cowhide, is The Santa Fe Collection, featuring over 30 patterns. Company Statement: Bashian is among America’s oldest importers of fine handmade rugs and key supplier to furniture, specialty and department stores and internet sites; extensive programmed lines and personalized, efficient service. Dealer Support Materials: Bashian Website (http://www.bashianrug.com). BOKARA RUG CO., INC. 3-D7 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Bokara Rug Company, “The Quiet Strength Behind America’s Retailers” returns to AmericasmartAtlanta in their newly designed showroom. The firm’s new 100,000 square foot warehouse in Secaucus, New Jersey, holds one of the largest selections of area rugs in the country, covering all styles and sizes, in a variety of price points to satisfy even the most demanding customer. Tel: 201-601-0040; fax: 201601-0055; and email: info@bokara.com. v Known for innovation, the firm works non-stop to track home furnishing trends and develop new designs and colors, so it is ready to supply you with the product you need to keep your inventory fresh and ‘on-trend.’ Bokara comes to NORS ‘16 with a number of new collections and additions to the existing range, updating designs and colors for today’s tastes. Particular care has been taken in the selections to ensure that quality, and style, is complementary with today’s fashions and taste. Company Statement: Leading importer of handmade area rugs, traditional, transitional, contemporary, antique and semi-antique. Dedicated to commitment, quality, and design, Bokara has been a leading manufacturer of handmade rugs for over four decades. Bokara provides nothing less than the highest qualities and finest designs, from new to tried and true. Dealer Support Materials: Brochures, Internet Site (www.bokara.com), Full Access to Photo Archives for Promotions, and Special Event Inventories. CAPEL INC. 3-C13 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Inspired by the Norse god Odin and his garlands of driftwood sticks, Genevieve Gorder’s Sticks Collection brings good luck and fortune. Hand tufted in India of 90% wool and 10% viscose, these rugs are the ideal addition to any natural setting. The collection comes in five colorways: raven, sapphire, berry, stone and ember. Sizes include 5x8, 8x10 and 9x12. v Classic designs in fresh colors highlight Capel’s Izmir Collection. Hand tufted in India of 100% wool, these timeless patterns never go out of style, and the beautiful colors are in sync with today’s home furnishing trends. With its superior construction, this collection is a durable choice for any bedroom, dining room or high-traffic area. These traditional rugs are available in 4 patterns—Afghan, Persian Cedars, Serapi and Ziegler—in sizes 3x5, 5x8, 7x9, 8x11, 9’6x13’6 and in a 2’6x8’6 runner. v The Kasbah Collection offers hand-knotted transitional designs with a Persian flair, perfect for layering with sisal or Kilims for a true designer look. For NORS 2016, two new patterns have been added: Crystal, in a black colorway, and Nomad, in cream. Made of 100% Lincoln wool, the collection is avail- AREA 45 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 46 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e able in sizes 3x5, 5x8, 7x 9, 8x11 and 12x15. Company Statement: Capel is America’s oldest and largest privately-owned rug manufacturer and importer, founded in 1917 by A. Len Capel. The company has thrived under the direction of the Capel family for three generations. Known for its variety of unique designs, Capel offers a wide Left Capel Izmir Afghan Right Capel Siam Tile selection of constructions and styles with convenient services for dealers such as online ordering, custom rug sizes and same day shipping. Dealer Support Materials: Hi-Res PDFs at www.capelrugs.com CARAVAN RUG CORP./ CARAVAN MODERN COUTURE 4-G1, 4-E3, 2-613,615,617 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Caravan, in its 4-G1 showroom, will be showing the Bamyan Collection, first introduced in 1984. These attractive, high-end, traditional rugs that recreate and compare with 18th century Agra, Sultanabad and Tabriz antique masterpieces, especially in their finishing and time-honored techniques, ensure exceptional quality. Hand spun and vegetable dyed in 46 Winter 2016 Afghanistan, these rugs come in many designs and in colorways that include white, silver, blue and earth tones. Sizes range from 2x3 to mansion sizes; custom sizes also available. v The firm’s Caravan Modern, a collection of fine hand-spun wool rugs (some mixed with superb quality silk, others with art-silk, bamboo, linen or aloe) on view in showroom 4-E3, is woven by master weavers in Nepal and India. v Among the many other ever-enticing collections to be seen at the showroom are the Next Generation, Classic, French, Everest, Hemp, Kilim, and Cloud Bamboo collections. These high-end designer and celebrity rugs are available in sample sizes, room sizes, over-sizes and custom sizes. They may also be viewed on the firm’s website, www.caravanrug.com. Dealer Support Materials: Catalog, National Advertising, Web Support, Blue Print Design Program and One-on-One Training; Caravan Website (www.caravanrug.com). CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL 3-D18 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Concepts International brings a bit of exotic North Africa to Atlanta with its Agadir Collection which features traditional Moroccan designs. Hand loomed in India these striking 100% banana silk pile rugs come in 3 colorways—dark blue/white, grey/white, and white/grey—in sizes 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, and 10x14; and in custom sizes and colors. v The Delhi Collection is, of course, hand knotted in India. Three distinctive transitional designs in a 100knot Indo-Tibetan weave pile construction were created from 100% bamboo silk. Six colorways are available in sizes 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, and 10x14; also in custom sizes and colors upon request. Company Statement: Concepts International continues to expand its rug assortment to showcase a wide range of rugs, primarily handmade. Production includes collections produced in Morocco, India, China, and Nepal, and fea- winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 47 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e tures programmed, standard-size collections as well as a wide range of custom products. Several of these collections are creations by well-known designers, including Alexa Hampton, Sherrill Canet, Howard Slatkin, and Nina Campbell. Dealer Support Materials: Catalogs, Brochures, Digital Images on Request. CREATIVE TOUCH, INC. 5-F2 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Creative Touch, a five-time-award-winner in Atlanta—winning in January of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012—will be showing many beautiful collections. Among the firm’s newest collections are Smyrna, which combines soft soothing tones of grey and neutrals with modern design elements, and Bospherous, which boasts modern tribal and geometric designs combined with inviting color palettes. v Modern Art Texture is an exciting collection offering very fashion forward designs that are right on trend, with bold splashes of vibrant silk creating soft organic motifs that catch the eye. Also not to be missed is the wonderful Mist Collection with a fadedout modern take on the traditional. For those who love bold color, bright and strong designs, Sari Silk rugs will also be on view. v Sizes vary in available stock. Custom design, color option, and size needs can be met with quick turnaround time. Please contact the firm at 201-866-1933 to discuss your needs. Company Statement: The Creative Touch Classics captures the texture, color, design and quality of the antique rugs that can only be found in private collections and at higher-end antique dealers. For our new Modern collections we studied market trends in design and color and created desirable new product lines. Visit our showroom at AmericasMart, Building 1 on the 5th floor, 5-F2, during the International Area Rug Market in January 2016, or visit us at www.creativetouchrugs.com. ELIKO ANTIQUE & DECORATIVE RUGS 2-809 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Eliko Antique & Decorative Rugs now has a new custom rug division specializing in hand-knotted contemporary and reproduction antique rugs, including custom sizing, color matching and the ability to produce your designs. Working directly with trusted mills throughout Asia and the Middle East and its own mill in Turkey, Eliko provides a highly personalized service, rapid strike-off turnaround and short lead times while maintaining a high level of quality and value. The firm can work in all materials including wools of all types— silks, cotton, jute, hemp and bamboo silk —to produce any style including contemporary and traditional Tibetans, Moroccans, Cotton Agras, Oushaks, with different shear levels and flatweaves. v In addition, the company will be presenting its latest collection of antique and semi-antique Turkish Oushaks, for NORS 2016. The collection includes a variety of sizes and one-of-a-kind designs. As always, the company will feature a large selection of reasonably priced Serapis, Sultanabads, and Tabrizes. Each piece has been hand picked for its quality, color scheme and decorative aesthetics. Company Statement: Premier supplier of antique and semi-antique decorative carpets to dealers, decorators and collectors; known for unmatched inventory, great customer service and reasonable pricing. Dealer Support Materials: Full-Color Brochure, Complimentary Search Service, Professional Photographs upon Request, Interactive Website (www.elikorugs.com). FRENCH ACCENTS 4-E16 Firm’s Market Highlights: v French Accents will bring its new Retro Classics Collection to Atlanta this January. With a retro twist, five traditional patterns combine the old with the new, AREA 47 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 48 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e making them perfect for both residential and commercial applications. Five colorways ensure enough variety to satisfy every taste. These high-end, hand-knotted of 100% wool rugs come in sizes 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 and in custom sizes as well. v The sophisticated Nepalese Bespoke Collection, available in 10 patterns and colorways that include both transitional and contemporary designs, harmonizes beautifully with any room setting. This 100% wool, high-end collection is available in sizes 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 and in custom sizes, too. Company Statement: Keeping the classic tradition of making rugs alive and sound: French Accents’ rugs are reproduced using the exact same techniques and materials that were used in weaving antique carpets hundreds of years ago. Our foundation is rooted in providing quality service to our customers, therefore French Accents will never compromise on quality, design or materials. We only provide the very best. Dealer Support Materials: Catalogs and Website (www.farugs.com) HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL CO. 5-C10 Firm’s Market Highlights: v HRI presents a comprehensive selection of new products, unique designs made specifically for the Atlanta Market. HRI’s Private Label, Custom Brand, Buy Direct and Stock/Sample programs continue to be successful and profitable for its customers and buyers throughout the Market. HRI’s programs are tailored to maximize retailer’s and designer’s returns and margins. New contemporary designs, traditional transformations, and unique constructions have been developed for NORS 2016. Please contact HRI at 212-213-3330 or Info@HRIrugs.com to make an appointment to experience these exclusive opportunities. At HRI, Creativity is Always at Work. v A unique sheering and finishing process produces a vintage, faded distressed look for The Antique Natural Collection. Hand knotted in India of 100% 48 Winter 2016 wool, these rugs will add warmth and character to any décor. They are available in 5 designs and colorways, programmed in sizes 5x8, 8x10, 9x12 and 10x14. v The Canterbury Collection updates traditional designs to create a ‘Restoration Hardware Look’. Hand knotted from India of 100% fine Bikaner wool, this rustic-luxe collection is offered in 4 colors and designs, programmed in sizes 5x8, 8x10, 9x12, and 10x14. Premier is a collection of classic Oushak designs that are fashioned in soft tone-on-tone shades of cream, gray or blue. Each hand-knotted piece is finished in a unique silver wash. Made in India of finely spun New Zealand wool, this collection is available in sizes 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14, and 12x15. Company Statement Retailers, designers, flooring buyers, and carpet connoisseurs are cordially invited to visit HRI’s all new Atlanta Showroom (5-C-10) or Las Vegas Showroom at the World Market Center, space B-420. Journey through our classical, traditional, transitional and contemporary takes and explore the endless possibilities we can create for the 21st Century home. Please call 212-213-3330 or email info@hrirugs.com. Dealer Support Materials: Swatch Programs, Custom Sample Rack Programs, In-Store Sales Training, Catalogs, Brochures, Advertising Support, Online Order Processing, Award Winning Customer Service & More. JADE INDUSTRIES, INC. 2-503 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Jade, offering the broadest selection of area rug pads on the market, will be introducing DiploMat, its newest rubber back felt pad. Part of the firm’s popular OptiMat/UltiMat line, DiploMat is extra thin and light for a low profile and low price option. With the same great grip of the OptiMat/UltiMat pads, DiploMat, at an economical price, prevents area rug pads from slipping. As an added bonus, DiploMat folds up for easy shipping. v The firm’s Rubber Anchor Green is part of the winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 49 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e firm’s popular Rubber Anchor line. It is extra ecofriendly as it contains recycled rubber; and through its partnership with Trees for the Future, the company will plant a tree with every Rubber Anchor Green pad sold. Rubber Anchor Green is everything the consumer wants in a rug pad: non-slip, comfortable and most of all in today’s world, eco-friendly. If you ask your customers to choose between an eco-friendly rug pad and one that is not eco-friendly, they will choose eco-friendly every time. v Rubber Anchor, Rubber Anchor II, and EcoNet are natural rubber non-skid pads that are made sustainably from rapidly renewable resources. Also, in addition to UltiMat and OptiMat, the reversible, rubberbacked, needlepunched flat pads; and LockSet, an economical line of synthetic underlays, the firm carries RubberNet. RubberNet is a line of open-weave natural rubber pads which includes EcoNet, SecureNet and MagNet. Each is available in full rolls, and is prepackaged in standard and custom sizes. Company Statement: Providing the highest quality and widest selection padding products, allowing retailers to satisfy all their rug pad needs in one place—satisfaction guaranteed. Dealer Support Materials: No Minimum Order on Single Pre-Packaged or Custom Size Pads to Full Rolls and Truckloads; Drop Shipping; Website with Product Information; Free Samples; and Product Literature. JAUNTY CO. INC. 5-F1 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Jaunty is bringing Luna, a hand-crafted collection of natural, undyed wool shag rugs, to Atlanta this year. Dense and with a nice hand, the rugs are made in India in four transitional patterns and in four colors: cloud, mushroom, cream and fog. Sizes are 3’6x5’6, 5x8, 8x11 and 9’6x13. v The contemporary Chelsea Collection is doublesilk washed to give each piece a great luster and a soft touch. These hemp rugs are hand woven and hand knotted in India in idyllic hues of haze, light, sand, and earth in sizes 3’6x5’6, 5x8, 8x11, and 9’6x13, as well as in runners. v The Empress Collection offers two distinct patterns: raised- ribbed lines that run across the rug to create a uniquely textured contemporary look available in six colors; and a transitional geometric pattern with a southwestern feel that suits any home décor, offered in four colors. These flat-woven kilims are hand made in India of wool and viscose in colors that include ash, gray, sand, tan, charcoal, driftwood, fog, neutral pastel and ocean. Sizes are 3’6x5’6, 5x8, 8x11, with runners also available. Dealer Support Materials: Catalog & Brochures, Point-of-Purchase Pamphlets, Advertising Support, (800) 323-3342 Toll-Free Number, Sales Training and Website, www.jauntyinc.com. Jaunty’s Programmed Lines Are Not Permitted to Appear on Other Websites. KALATY RUG CORP. 4-G14 Firm’s Market Highlights: v At Kalaty’s website (www.kalaty.com) viewers can search by color, size, weave type and rug style; large images with zoom capability allow individual rugs to be seen in greater detail. With Kalaty Custom Color program visitors can view a rug in a room setting, and custom color a select rug group by utilizing the firm’s broad palette of colors and state-of-the-art software. Custom-color rugs are available in short lead times through authorized dealers and designers. New custom programs have been added to the Kalaty Custom page of the website. One of the firm’s latest programs is the GRAND Quick-Ship program, where the company ships custom-size area rugs up to 15x20 from any of 6 of the most popular Lori-Loom™ collections in 35 days or the company will offer a 20% discount. v In early 2015, the company introduced the Natori Collection, a licensed group of hand-knotted rugs designed by fashion icon Josie Natori showcasing the designer’s famous East-meets-West design aesthetic. AREA 49 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 50 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e The Natori Collection consists of two series: Dynasty, a series of 10 hand-knotted rugs made of 100% premium hand-spun wool and featuring patterns that are bold and modern; and Shangri-La, a series of six hand-knotted rugs featuring a Lori-Loom™ weave with subtle tonal colorations and geometric patterns made in the customer’s choice of 100% premium wool or a wool-Silkette™ blend. v The Soumak Pillow Collection of high-end, handknotted, textural flatweave Soumak designs is made in India of 100% premium wool. The 8 designs come in 2 sizes, 14”x22” and a 22” square, with one colorway available per design motif. Avalon is a collection of high quality, multi-level rugs in a range of modern designs and colorations. Seven loop and pile LoriLoom™ weave designs are made with a combination of wool and Silkette™ in India, and there is one colorway per design. Sizes range from 2x3 to 12x15, as well as a 2’6x10 runner. Company Statement: Kalaty goes to great lengths to develop products, services and marketing tools that both engage and help dealers and designers meet the needs of their customers. Highly regarded for integrity, creativity and color consciousness, the company is also renowned for its superior quality standards and unsurpassed customer service. Kalaty has showrooms in New York, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. Dealer Support Materials: User-Friendly Website that Includes Instant Stock Checking; Rug Rack Programs; Co-op Advertising Program; Broad Assortment of Room Setting Images in the Company’s Advertising Bank. KAS 4-C5 Firm’s Market Highlights: v At the KAS showroom in Atlanta, the Bob Mackie Home Vintage Collection makes tradition come alive. With a modern twist on vintage classics, innovative patterns and a trendy color palette assure that these rugs will be show-stoppers in any room. This collec- 50 Winter 2016 KAS 7504 tion is machine-woven in Belgium of polypropylene frisee yarn with a plush soft pile in 10 designs. The rugs, modern classics that every generation can appreciate, are available in four key sizes. Company Statement: KAS consistently brings new designs and qualities to the handmade and machine-made marketplace at fair prices. We pride ourselves on back-up stock, a great customer service team, and a knowledgeable nationwide sales force. Dealer Support Materials: Brand New Fall 2015 Full Color Look Book and New Pillow Pouf Catalog, Nationwide Sales Force, Sales Training, Quick Ship Program, Newly Designed Dealer Website, New Social Media Program to Include: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Houzz. Drop Ship Capabilities and a New State-ofthe-Art Warehouse in Calhoun, GA. LOLOI RUGS 4-D2 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Loloi’s distressed look Elixer Collection is both trendy and traditional, offering an iconic visual setting for any room in the house. Hand knotted in India of winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 51 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e viscose from bamboo in 5 colorways – silver/pewter; grey/slate; grey/navy; teal/graphite; and silver/teal – it is available in sizes 2x3 to 12x15. v Hand knotted in India of the finest wool from New Zealand, The Elsa Collection is among the most premium and luxurious rugs in the Loloi line. Drawing Loloi FD-06 Loloi EH-01 inspiration from centuries-old traditional design, Elsa was created to celebrate heritage while modernizing the aesthetic through current colors and distressed patterns. While the extremely soft wool serves as a base for the rug, the design is accentuated by low and high levels of viscose for textural appeal and luster. The collection is available in pewter, charcoal, taupe and sand. Sizes range from 2x3 to 12x15. v The abstract shading of Kingston, a collection of machine-made rugs, is eye-catching and evokes a sense of familiarity and comfort. Made in Turkey of 100 percent polypropylene, it is available in five colorways: cream/multi; grey/slate; grey/navy; teal/graphite; and silver/teal. Sizes from 2x3 to 12x15. Company Statement: Founded in 2004, LOLOI has become a fashion leader specializing in medium- to high-end area rugs in every style category, and a premium producer of tex- tiles. Under the expert direction of area rug veteran Amir Loloi, the company has won two consecutive ARTS Awards for “Best Rug Manufacturer” in 2010 and 2011, one in 2012 for “Best Outdoor Manufacturer,” and one in 2013 for “Green Manufacturer.” Its eight America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards and three Atlanta Visual Display Awards for sophisticated showroom design attest to the company’s commitment to innovation and quality. LOTFY & SONS 2-607,609 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Made with the finest handspun wool and vegetal dyes, Lotfy & Sons’ Manor Collection interprets a wide range of designs from a variety of sources to create rugs that suit any décor requirement. In jewel tones as well as warm and rich traditional coloring, Manor’s 12 designs offer a variety of transitional geometric patterns. Lotfy has added four new designs. Most designs are available in sizes 5x7 to 12x15, in addition to gallery sizes and runners. v The firm has an extensive inventory of fine rugs from around the world which includes gallery and oversize rugs. The high-end Oushak Collection, made in India, comes in 8 appealing designs and colorways in sizes 6x9 to 12x15; while the Super Kazak Collection offers a variety of designs and colorways in sizes 2x3 to 12x18. From Pakistan, the company offers 12 lovely Mahal designs in 14 colors; sizes are 3x5 to 12x18. v Also on view will be a colorful contemporary collection from India in handspun wool in exciting designs and colors. The rugs are available in sizes 8x10 up to 12x15 and in custom sizes. Dealer Support Materials: Website: www.lotfyandsons.com MERRIFIELD ORIENTAL RUGS 2-813,815 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Merrifield is bringing an abundance of new rugs to AREA 51 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 52 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e Atlanta for your perusal, from very fine Afghans to very fine Ushaks. You will also find Suzanis, Khotans, modern design Gabahs and Super Kazaks finer than any commercially made Kazak. There will be silver wash rugs as well among the veritable cornucopia of all new inventory on view. v The company is located at a beautiful spot near Tyson’s Corner. You can visit them at 8501 Tyco Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182, or reach them by telephone at 703-876-4000 or by email at merrifieldorientalruginc@yahoo.com. Company Statement: Merrifield Oriental Rugs is dedicated to offering outstanding service and rugs of incomparable quality. MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG, INC. 2-704,706 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Michaelian and Kohlberg has been busy developing new product; new weaves in a variety of price points and styles for the upcoming season. The firm’s now classic Hamadan, Mahindra/Mahal, and Dorje Collections continue to be made in China, India, and Nepal, respectively, while new introductions from India and Afghanistan will be M&K showroom highlights at Atlanta this January. v Under the leadership of Teddy Sumner, this venerable wholesale firm, winner in two product categories at last year’s Americas Magnificent Carpet Awards in Atlanta, has focused on three primary areas of development: traditional designs and materials with fashion forward colors; modern “organic design” primarily from India that exploits new materials and attentively executes processing and coloration in the same way that has set this company apart in the past; and decorative, affordable flat weaves. v The company warmly welcomes old friends and all new business inquiries in Atlanta. Company Statement: MK sees its challenge as a mandate to continue to produce quality rugs with designs that are worthy of, and show a full appreciation of, the artistry of traditional oriental rugs. The concept of newness for the 52 Winter 2016 sake of newness, rather than embracing enduring style is not Michaelian & Kohlberg’s style. Visit our showroom to see what one of the best in the industry is bringing to market. Dealer Support Materials: Website: www.michaelian.com MOHAWK HOME (KARASTAN) 3-A1 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Mohawk Home/Karastan USA’s Sultana with its unique tone-on-tone field and border offers a special, modern take on a classic Agra design. Taking a step away from the traditional for a more casual look and feel, this high-end rug is made of Axminster wool in one colorway. It is available in 5 sizes ranging from 4x6 to 10x14. v The soft and plush Spice Market Collection presents a multitude of global patterns with a worn and distressed look that suggests a distinct tribal influence. These high-end, made in the USA rugs which have been designed to emulate a vegetable-dyed look are made in a variety of colors of PET space-dyed fiber that is stain resistant. v Featuring a fine Oushak design in gray ombre, the high-end Contessa Design is made of wool with viscose highlights. Sizes range from 4x6 to 10x14. Company Statement: Karastan specializes in manufacturing the most luxurious, soft, durable, and elegant machine-made rugs in the marketplace today. Our rugs are manufactured using sophisticated, custom-made, and technologically advanced Axminster and Wilton looms in Eden, North Carolina. Karastan offers a wide variety of different designs, styles, sizes, and constructions--perfect for any home. Today, Karastan continues to revolutionize the world of oriental rug manufacturing with its rich tradition of superb craftsmanship,manufacturing innovation and world-class technology. Dealer Support Materials: Collection Catalogs and Brochures Accessible Via the Internet or Mobile Media. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 53 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e MOMENI, INC. 4-B4 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Traditional designs blend with modern colors to give Momeni’s Palace Collection its unique appeal. Hand-knotted of 100% wool, this collection has an extremely soft hand and a gentle tea wash, giving it a truly antique feel. v Beautifully hand-knotted in India of wool and viscose, The Terra Collection is inspired by an organic and natural order of the world. Balanced yet non-symmetrical designs will add harmony to any décor in unique color combinations. Company Statement: Momeni, a market leader in high-fashion designs, and known for its keen design sense, creates and manufactures both classical and contemporary handmade rugs from around the world. The company strives to offer unique, fresh designs in a range of qualities—from hand tufted, hand knotted, and hand hooked to its popular power-loomed rugs—at a great value. Momeni JU-05 Charcoal Momeni MYK-13 Lilac Momeni LX-11 Grey Dealer Support Materials: Full Color Catalogs, Brochures, Ad Materials; Website (www.momeni.com); Sales Seminars; Nationwide, Experienced Sales Force; Broadloom, Custom Concepts and B2B Network. NEMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3-E15 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Neman International will be unveiling a superb Peshawar Collection in three fine qualities and constructions. To achieve and create distinct looks for today’s connoisseur, the rugs are processed in regular and antique silver wash and come in a wide assortment of subtle color palettes including three shades of grey, ivory, beige, light blue, soft-green and taupe. This production consists of original patterns such as Sultanabad and Zeigler, and in geometric motifs and transitional designs. Sizes range from 2x3 to 14x24. Rounds, squares, runners, foyer and odd shapes are also available. v Super Kazaks in beautiful sheens and vibrant colors like sky blue, dark-blue, ivory, light-green and rust will be introduced. Sizes in this category are 2x3 to 10x14; in runners from 6’ to 12’ in regular and narrow widths; and in squares as well. Monthly shipments ensure that inventory is consistently replenished. The programmed Oushak Collection, made in India, comes in original Oushak, Polonaise, Arts & Crafts and European designs in a spectrum of colors. Sizes range from 2x3 to 14x24 plus runners, unusual sizes such as 8x16, 8x20, and 10x22; and squares and foyer sizes. Custom sizes may also be ordered. From Turkey, the firm offers semi-antique Anatolian rugs in sizes from 2x3 to 8x11, runners and Kalegies; all available in tone-on-tone, beige, camel, gold, rust, red, aborigine and oxidized browns. v Recognized in the carpet industry for its traditional Indian program lines for the past 30 years, the firm offers numerous designs like Esfahan, Tabriz, Kashan, Semnan, Herati, Sultanabad, Zeigler, Saraband, Gabbeh, Kashkouli and many more. They AREA 53 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 54 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e cover every floor size: 2x3 to 12x18; squares and rounds from 3x3 to 12x12; runners from 6’ to 36’. Foyer sizes are from 4’ to 8’ wide in lengths between 8’ to 30’ long. Colors include deep red, navy, rust, ivory, beige, gold and black. Also on display: assorted small and scatter Persian rugs from different regions. Company Statement: Neman is a family owned company dedicated to outstanding customer service and satisfaction, constantly striving to create and offer exclusive and unique hand-made carpets from India, Pakistan and Turkey. Four time winner of The Atlanta Market’s Magnificent Carpet Awards. Dealer Support Materials: Nemanintl.com: a user friendly website categorized by collection, color, size, shape and rug number. Updated daily and checked instantly for availability. NOURISON 3-F2 Firm’s Market Highlights: v The Calvin Klein Collection, featuring Moritz, Lucia and Varick, offers modern, understated elegance with strong textural floor coverings. Moritz is a sophisticated take on the shag style, densely designed from Tibetan Lamb with an extra plush 5-inch pile for a luxurious texture. Lucia offers finely spun New Zealand wool and viscose yarns hand twisted to form an intricate weave of lush cords with a supple suede border. Varick is a fine wool blend with soft, luminous and subtle tones. v Nourison has launched a new division of area rugs and home accents called Nico Home, offering a wide range of styles from traditional to contemporary. The division will be supported with innovative displays with compact footprints and selling tools to make it easier for customers to shop. Nico Home collections include a re-launch of the Joseph Abboud Collection and fashion forward designs from Michael Amini. v The Joseph Abboud Collection re-launch includes 54 Winter 2016 area rugs and home accents woven from natural organic fibers and man-made fibers, with complementing organic wool, woven leather and hair-onhide pillows. Joseph Abboud’s immense success in menswear and fabric design translates beautifully to this unique collection of floor coverings including Organic Tudor, Stone Laundered and Sepia. Organic Tudor is comprised of organic jute fibers, combining purity of materials with a simplicity of color and pattern to enhance a sense of harmony in the home. Stone Laundered is hand-woven with textured, superior grade leather and jute, bringing the appeal of natural materials into the home. Sepia is comprised of superior and stunning hand-tufted wool with unique space dyeing, rich pigmented color and textural appeal. Company Statement: Nourison is a leading global floor covering company that produces extensive collections of area rugs, broadloom carpet and home accessories at multiple price points from low to mid-market to luxury. A fully vertically integrated company, Nourison oversees almost every aspect of the manufacturing process and produces over 85% of their product assortment from sustainable, natural fibers. Their quality, extensive inventory and speed to market has made them valuable partners in the home furnishings and hospitality industries. Their product assortment includes licensed collections from well-known brands including Calvin Klein, Kathy Ireland, Waverly, Barclay Butera, Joseph Abboud, Peanuts and more. Nourison was founded in 1980 by the Peykar brothers in New York and still remains a family-owned company. For further details, visit www.nourison.com Dealer Support Materials: Dealer Website with online Order and Stock-Check; Consumer Website with Product Information, Editorial Content, and Dealer Locator; 800 Line with 24/7 Stock-Check; National Co-Op Advertising; BiAnnual Inserts and Mailers; Catalogs; Product Information Videos; Sales Material. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 55 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e ORIENTAL WEAVERS 3-A2 Firm’s Market Highlights: v As the world’s largest rug manufacturer, Oriental Weavers has thousands of styles in today’s hottest trends and classic best sellers alike. Having earned a distinguished reputation over the last 40 years, the firm’s brand has become synonymous with fashion, quality, service and dependability. Here is a breadth and depth of product, from an unmatched variety of indoor stylings to the largest selection of outdoor offerings available today, that is difficult to top. v Pantone has been the world’s trusted authority on color for over 50 years and has had tremendous success at setting the year’s most important color trend through their globally recognized “Color of the Year” program. Thanks to this partnership, OW is exclusively given the year’s more desired color months in advance of the official announcement, affording the ability to develop new rugs highlighting the new “it color” well in advance of anyone else. Currently, there are seven stunning full collections under the PANTONE UNIVERSE brands and the new Color of the Year 2016 styles will launch in January. v The Tommy Bahama Collection has been one of the most successful launches in the company’s history. The ensemble boasts a wide variety of colors, designs and constructions—in both indoor and outdoor offerings—and fully represents the Tommy Bahama lifestyle of casual sophistication. From traditional and botanical, to global and coastal, the collection has something for everyone. Company Statement: Known around the globe for its fashion-forward designs and cutting edge technology, Oriental Weavers is the world’s leading area rug manufacturer specializing in producing beautiful, high-quality, and affordable indoor and outdoor rugs for over 40 years. The company’s laser focused dedication to the area rug segment results in superior design work, unparalleled stocking capabilities and the best customer service in the industry. For more information on OW’s product assortment, visit www.owrugs.com. Dealer Support Materials: Color Catalog, POP Kits, User-Friendly Displays, Advertising and Website. RADICI USA 3-C3 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Radici USA has moved into a new showroom on the third floor. This new move, coupled with many exciting new introductions will make for a great January market for Radici. One of the new collections, the vintage-designed Colosseo, is a machinemade, heat-set olefin offering that has had outstanding success with pre-orders. Also new is the geometric Basilica Collection in rich greys and blues. The Pisa Collection will be increasing with 25 new SKU’s. v In addition, the firm will introduce three more collections: Iseo, Garda and Castle. All new additions are heat-set olefins, made in Turkey. v Be sure to stop by Radici USA’s showroom in Atlanta at Americasmart in January, showroom 3-C3. Visitors are also invited to stop at Radici’s booth at Surfaces (S23059). Radici’s website is www.radiciusa.com, or you may contact them at 1-800-7412009, or at info@radiciusa.com. REVITA RUGS 2-505,507 Firm’s Market Highlights: v revitaRUGS cleans and restores valuable area rugs. Antique rugs and tapestries, 100% natural Persian or Hereke silks, viscose and other natural fibers, are all washed with water, soft to the touch and without any harsh smelling chemicals. The firm removes color runs due to floods or those caused by improper washing, even on the most delicate of natural silk Persians. Pet odor removal is 100% guaranteed: the odor is not masked; instead the uric acid which has crystallized deep within the rug fibers is removed. v The firm’s nationwide standing brings it rug merchants, collectors, and consumers who entrust the AREA 55 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 56 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e cleaning and restoration of their rugs to the expert hands of Revita. Merging classical Italian artisanship and traditional rug restoration techniques with 21st century technology ensures safe and effective cleaning that restores life and vitality to area rugs, as well as peace of mind. Company Statement: Please contact us at revitaRUGS.com or at 1-8555REVITA, and we will be glad to further elaborate on our services. Shipments from nationwide clients, merchants and area rug cleaners are processed on a daily basis with quick turnaround. ROMANI, INC. 2-605 Firm’s Market Highlights: v At NORS ‘16 Romani Inc. will exhibit a variety of new designs from India including a strong collection of multi-colored Indian hand-knotted rugs. v In addition, a collection of Peshawars from Pakistan in a variety of color combinations will be on view, as well as Persian rugs. These rugs are available in sizes 2x3 to 13x20. SAFAVIEH 5-A2 Firm’s Market Highlights: v The captivating look of Safavieh’s Mystique Collection has been described as an elaborate exhibition of beautiful abstract stereograms. Ephemeral images materialize and then disappear into a sea of mesmerizing contextual colors, infusing every Mystique rug with distinct, artful designs and layers of creative subtlety. Constructed from select synthetic fibers and available in a wide selection of vivid colors, Mystique rugs are sensational transitional accent floor coverings. v With hints of vividly colored, classic motifs peeking through a stressed, antique patina, The Passion Collection is a walk through the grand mansions of yesteryear. Transitional styling makes this collection an excellent place to find that swank living room or indoor rug that will add a classical accent to your bed- 56 Winter 2016 room or dining room décor. Available in a wide selection of sizes, including small rectangles and runners. v Traditional design and fashionable effects come together in the richly saturated colors and textures that pop from every over-dyed rug in The Safavieh Valencia Collection. These fashion-right area rugs create a lustrous heirloom patina inspired by the expressive detachment of abstract art and classic Persian motifs. The line includes eight designs and three colorways and features serged edges for a beautifully finished designer look. Company Statement: Safavieh is a leading importer of the most beautiful rugs in the world with award-winning collections that span the wide spectrum of rug-weaving traditions around the globe. To learn more about Safavieh please visit www.safavieh.com. Dealer Support Materials: National & Local Advertising Co-Ops, Direct Mail, Color Catalogs, Sales Training, Promotional Literature, and Internet Services. SHALOM BROTHERS, INC. 3-D8, 3-E8 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Shalom Brothers will show the beautiful Illusions Collection of hand-knotted rugs featuring transitional patterns that enhance every room setting, from modern to traditional. Made in India, now with 7 new colors for a total of 23—with custom colors upon request—this high-end collection is in stock, ready to ship in sizes 2x3 to 12x16. Custom carpets in shapes, runners and sizes up to 30x50 are available with a short lead time. v The Durham Kilim Collection, making its introduction at NORS 2016, is hand knotted in India in transitional to modern designs imagined in linear and geometric patterns. Pure wool and viscose are spun together and woven to give these kilims, in soft grays as well as rich colors, the silky sheen that viscose adds. Twelve designs in 9 colorways are available in sizes 2x3 to 9x12 with custom sizes, shapes and runners created upon request. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 57 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e v Made of 100% hand-spun worsted wool with a rich, lustrous sheen is the high-end Cambridge Collection. Traditional patterns are recreated in 15 of today’s bold fashion colors in these hand-knotted rugs that are made in India. Three new designs will debut in Atlanta, for a total of 7 stunning rugs in sizes 2x3 to 10x14 plus customs sizes, shapes and runners. Company Statement: Extensive collections of hand-knotted and hand-tufted programmed rugs; Manufacturing benchmark in quality; Color and designs from all regions of the world; Reasonable pricing and impeccable customer support. Dealer Support Materials: Full-Color Catalog & Binder with E-mail Support, Sales Training & Literature, National/Local Co-op Ad Program, Specialized Customer Care Dept., Mobile Showroom (Coast to Coast). SURYA 11-A-1, 5-B-1 Firm’s Market Highlights: v An expert at translating the latest apparel and interior design trends, Surya’s product development team artfully combines color, pattern and texture to offer thousands of distinctive rug designs ranging from stylish machine-made looks to exquisitely crafted hand-knotted options. At Atlanta market, the firm will showcase hundreds of new designs, along with best sellers, across a wide range of styles and price points. All rugs on display in the showroom will be available for shipment within the current market season. v Additionally, Surya will spotlight in artfully curated vignettes a number of popular trends, including collections with distressed, partially erased motifs. Re-creating the timeless look of a vintage rug, erased designs are offered in multiple constructions and price points. Rugs with organic, nature-inspired themes brought to life in softly muted palettes will also be featured as will designs in hot-selling neutrals—from cool grays to warm taupes and creams. v The company also plans to highlight its made-toorder rug program, which makes it easy for retailers and designers to specify a rug in any size and shape for shipment within one to two weeks. The expanded program includes 150 fashion forward designs available in multiple styles, constructions and colorways. Company Statement: Surya is a leading provider of coordinating rugs and accessories for a broad range of lifestyles and budgets. To support retailers in successfully promoting and selling its products, Surya offers a comprehensive range of innovative display, merchandising and training solutions. Surya has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for five consecutive years and has been honored with numerous product design and visual display awards along with awards for social responsibility. Dealer Support Material: Dedicated sales specialists with expertise in retailing and merchandising; in-store training and webinars; results-driven merchandising and display solutions; easy to navigate website with real-time inventory reporting and ETAs; top sellers ship within 48 hours. TAMARIAN CARPETS 6-E18 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Tamarian’s all wool Jazzed PW Seaspray is a new release in their wildly popular Phoenix Weave, a patented knot and yarn used exclusively by the company to create beautiful texture and natural nuances in color. Available in all standard rug sizes up to 13x18, as well as in endless custom capabilities. v Disailles TK Ice incorporates another innovative offering to the Twisted Knot rug group, adding subtle texture and color variation to this modern take on design. In this updated version of 80% wool and 20% silk—a cousin of the firm’s most popular design, Versailles—the silk allows for additional textures that create movement with elegance. Available in all standard rug sizes up to 13x18, as well as in endless custom capabilities. v Decar Distress TK Haze, of 60% wool and 40% silk, in a short time has had a broad appeal across AREA 57 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 58 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e markets looking for unique scale free of an overly powerful presence. The Twisted Knot technique uses shimmering silk highlights to add texture. Available in all standard rug sizes up to 13x18, as well as in endless custom capabilities. Company Statement: Tamarian has become the leading importer of Tibetan rugs in the US by combining a rich and diverse product array with unparalleled service. Tamarian continues to grow through expanding design collections, unique marketing tools, innovative design technology and an unwavering commitment to offering clients the absolute best experience in the business. Over the years, Tamarian has nurtured a strong partnership with Nepal with the philosophy of preserving the timeless traditions of Tibetan rug making while protecting the natural and human resources that are the heart and soul of the business. Dealer Support Materials: Catalog, Brochures, Direct Postcard Mailers, Email Blasts, 1200 Color Pom Box, Advanced Custom Rendering Package with Color Yarns, Online Photo/Media Access and Full Online Inventory, Status Updates, and Customer Statements. Every Tamarian rug features a “QR CODE” label that directly links to imagery and real-time inventory information using a free app of the user’s choice. TIBET RUG COMPANY 5-D5 Firm’s Market Highlights: v Originating in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tibet Rug Company offers hand-knotted rugs woven of lustrous hand-carded, hand-spun 100% Tibetan wool. The firm is now offering a stunning new line of soumaks. These exquisite, handmade rugs are woven in traditional Suzani and Kazak designs with New Zealand wool. Vibrant colors combined with subtle abrash create a look and feel that pleases the contemporary eye while honoring tradition. These beautiful flatweave rugs are programmed in sizes from 2x3 to 10x14 and 3x10 runners. Custom sizing is available. 58 Winter 2016 v Also to be shown at NORS ‘16 is the new 100- count Wrought Iron Blue inspired by the beautiful ornamental iron work seen throughout Paris. The large-scale design illuminated by a background of rich teal-blue gradients is a perfect complement to the contemporary home. Sizes range from 2x3 to 10x14; also available in 8’ and 10’ runners. v In addition, the firm will continue to feature the ever popular Kimono Gold inspired by asymmetrical patterning and movement in traditional Kimono textiles. Large-scale cherry blossoms radiate color against a blended gold background interspersed with watery blues/grays to balance the overall warmth. The bold shapes and colors, reminiscent of historical styling, accentuate the linear texture of the wool, a distinguishing characteristic of Tibetan weaves. Tibet Rug Suzani 12 Tibet Rug Wrought Iron Walnut Company Statement: Creative, distinctive designs, vivid color palettes and attractive pricing that fill a unique niche in the contemporary American market. Winner of seven America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards—Atlanta 1999, 2004, 2005, 2010, and 2011. Dealer Support Materials: Informative Website; Brochure with Designs/Sizes Updated Annually; Office/Warehouse Open 6 Days Per Week; and Rapid, Responsive Shipping. winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 59 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e bridge to Building 2 stairs AISLE 500 restrooms stairs elevators escalators café AISLE 600 AISLE 700 stairs stairs restrooms AISLE 800 show office stairs . stairs AISLE J AISLE 900 AISLE 1000 AISLE 1100 entrance registration escalators elevators restrooms SECOND FLOOR to Westin Peachtree Plaza Abdo Mostafa .......................................2-916 Ariana ................2-604,606,608,705,707,709 Boga.................................2-612,614,713,715 Caravan...................................2-613,615,617 Eliko......................................................2-809 Jade .......................................................2-503 Lotfy ..............................................2-607,609 Merrifield.......................................2-813,815 Michaelian & Kohlberg.................2-704,706 Orientalist Home ...........................2-712,714 Revita Rugs ...................................2-505,507 Romani..................................................2-605 S & H Rugs ...................................2-912,914 Summit .................................................2-805 Vantage ..........................................2-500,501 ORIA Members Are Designated In Red AREA 59 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 60 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e NOURISON 3-F-9 KARASTAN 3-A-1 SMYRNA TRADING 3-F-3 CENTRAL ORIENTAL RUGS/ NATCO 3-A-7 DYNAMIC RUG 3-A-11 restrooms stairs 3-E-3 NOURISON 3-F-2 CORRIDOR A ORIENTAL WEAVERS 3-A-2 CORRIDOR B CORRIDOR E LOUIS DE POORTERE 3-E-1 escalators CORRIDOR F elevators stairs stairs stairs CO RR ID O R SHALOM 3-D-8 3-E-5 PASARGAD 3-D-10 stairs D stairs CAPEL 3-C-13 BOKARA AZAD USA 3-D-7 3-D-7 3-E-9 MOBAYEN 3-D-16 ORIENTAL TRIMMINGS 3-E-13 CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL 3-D-18 RUG COLLECTION 3-D-20 ANADOL 3-D-22 RUG COLLECTION 3-D-11 CORRIDOR D CORRIDOR E NALBANDIAN RUGS 3-E-19 stairs KALEEN 3-C-9 RADICI 3-C-3 NOA LIVING 3-C-1 stairs SULTANHAN 3-D-14 NEMAN 3-E-15 restrooms CORRIDOR C CHAMAN ANTIQUE RUGS 3-D-13 escalators elevators THIRD FLOOR restrooms T 60 Winter 2016 Anadol Rug Company .........................3-D22 Bokara Rug Co. .....................................3-D7 Capel Rugs...........................................3-C15 Central Oriental Rugs ............................3-A7 Chaman Antique Rugs.........................3-D13 Concepts International.........................3-D18 Dynamic Rugs .....................................3-A11 Florida Retail Federation .......................3-E7 Kaleen Inc. .............................................3-C9 Karastan Rugs........................................3-A1 Louis De Poortere ..................................3-E1 Mobayen, Inc. ......................................3-D16 Nalbandian Rugs ..................................3-E19 NATCO Products Corp..........................3-A7 Neman International Inc. .....................3-E15 NOA Living ...........................................3-C1 Nourison.........................................3-F2|3-F9 Oriental Trimmings USA, Inc. ............3-E13 Oriental Weavers of America ................3-A2 Pasargad Carpets, Inc. .........................3-D10 Radici USA, Inc.....................................3-C3 Shalom Brothers, Inc. ............................3-D8 Smyrna Trading ......................................3-F3 Sultanhan LLC.....................................3-D14 The Rug Collection...................3-D11|3-D20 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 61 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e FOUR HANDS 4-A-1 FOUR HANDS 4-A-1 L. R. RESOURCES 4-F-9 4-B-1 restrooms CORRIDOR B LOLOI 4-D-2 CORRIDOR A elevators escalators CORRIDOR E stairs CORRIDOR F STYLECRAFT 4-A-2 stairs stairs LOLOI 4-E-1 stairs stairs CORRIDOR D CARAVAN RUG CORP. 4-E-3 restrooms stairs CARAVAN RUG CORP. 4-G-1 LIBERTY ORIENTAL RUGS 4-D-1 4-E-6 FRENCH ACCENTS 4-E-16 AZAD RUG CO. 4-G-3 KALATY 4-G-14 CORRIDOR G KASHEE BROTHERS 4-E-12 seminar room 4-G-9 KALATY 4-G-11 escalators elevators stairs KAS 4-C-5 MOMENI 4-B-2 stairs F. J. KASHANIAN 4-G-4 CORRIDOR E MARCELLA CORRIDOR C FOURTH FLOOR restrooms Azad Rug Company ..............................4-G3 Caravan .........................................4-E3|4-G1 F.J. Kashanian Rug Corp. ......................4-G4 Four Hands ............................................4-A1 French Accents Rugs & Tapestries ......4-E18 Kalaty Rug Corporation............4-G11|4-G14 KAS Rugs, Inc. ......................................4-C5 Kashee & Sons Inc.................................4-E8 L.R. Resources .......................................4-F9 Liberty Oriental Rugs ............................4-D1 Loloi, Inc.......................................4-D2|4-E1 Marcella Fine Rugs ................................4-E6 Momeni, Inc...........................................4-B2 Stylecraft Home Collection, Inc............4-A2 ORIA Members Are Designated In Red T AREA 61 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 62 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e JAUNTY 5-F-1 HOME ACCENTS ALLIANCE 5-F-5 BASHIAN 5-F-9 DEVGIRI EXPORTS 5-A-1 restrooms stairs SAFAVIEH 5-A-2 stairs AMER RUGS 5-D-2 stairs CORRIDOR D CORRIDOR B CORRIDOR A elevators CREATIVE TOUCH 5-F-2 stairs PACIFIC COLLECTION 5-E-1 CORRIDOR E AMADI 5-F-6 escalators stairs CORRIDOR F CORRIDOR C restrooms stairs CORRIDOR G 5-E-3 HAROUNIAN RUGS 5-C-5 SAFAVIEH 5-C-1 SURYA 5-B-1 stairs 5-G-5 5-G-7 CORRIDOR E MASTOUR GALLERIES 5-E-10 escalators elevators stairs RIVIERA HOME 5-D-1 SILK ROUTE INTERNATIONAL 5-D-7 GO HOME 5-E-6 SOUTH AFRICA’S LIFESTYLE HUB 5-E-16 TIBET RUG CO. 5-D-5 AMADI AMER RUGS FIFTH FLOOR restrooms BASHIAN CREATIVE TOUCH DEVGIRI EXPORTS G T 62 Winter 2016 Amadi Carpet Inc..................................5-F-6 Amer Rugs Inc. ....................................5-D-2 Bashian..................................................5-F-9 Carpet and Rugs Int’l LLC ..................5-D-1 Creative Touch ......................................5-F-2 Devgiri Exports, LLC...........................5-A-1 Harounian Rugs International ............5-C-10 Home Accents Alliance Inc. .................5-F-5 Jaunty Company, Inc.............................5-F-1 Mastour Galleries Inc .........................5-E-10 Mat / M.A. Trading...............................5-E-3 5-F-6 MASTOUR GALLERIES Pacific 5-D-2 Collection..................................5-E-1 PACIFIC COLLECTION Safavieh Carpets .......................5-A-2, 5-C-1 5-F-9 RIVIERA HOME 5-F-2 SAFAVIEH Silkroute Int’l Corp. .............................5-D-7 5-A-1 SILK ROUTE INTERNATIONAL South Africa’s Lifestyle S Hub ..............5-E-16 Surya.....................................................5-B-1 Tibet Rug Company .............................5-D-5 ORIA Members Are Designated In Red 5-E-10 5-E-1 5-A-2; C-1 5-D-7 winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 63 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e ORIAN 6-F-1 OBEETEE 6-F-9 6-F-11 GOLDEN OLDIES 6-A-1 LIFETIME BRANDS 6-A-5 restrooms CORRIDOR A elevators escalators stairs CORRIDOR E STERLING/ LS-DIMOND HOME GUILDMASTER 6-D-2 GOLDEN OLDIES 6-A-2 stairs RIZZY HOME 6-C-8 stairs LAMP WORKS 6-E-1 stairs CORRIDOR F CORRIDOR D CORRIDOR C stairs restrooms THE LIGHT GARDEN 6-D-1 COURISTAN 6-D-11 LINON HOME DÉCOR PRODUCTS 6-G-2 DAVID ALLEN ACCESSORIES 6-E-6 6-G-6 BUNGALOW 6-E-10 CORRIDOR G CORRIDOR E TAMARIAN 6-E-18 MET COLORS 6-G-8 escalators elevators stairs CORRIDOR G stairs 6-E-3 DALYN RUG CO. 6-C-5 UNITED WEAVERS 6-C-1 stairs Bungalow Flooring .............................6-E-10 Company C, Inc....................................6-C-3 Couristan, Inc. ..........................6-D-11|6-E-3 Dalyn Rug Company ............................6-C-5 David Allen Accessories.......................6-E-6 Golden Oldies, Ltd. ..............................6-A-2 Lamp Works..........................................6-E-1 Lifetime Brands....................................6-A-5 Light Garden, The ................................6-D-3 Linon Home Products................6-G-4 BUNGALOW 6-E-10 DecorLINON HOME DÉCOR PRODUCTS COURISTAN, INC. 6-D-11 LS-DIMOND HOME MET colors...........................................6-G-8 DALYN RUG CO. 6-C-5 MET COLORS Orian Rugs, Inc. ....................................6-F-1 DAVID ALLEN ACCESSORIES 6-E-6 OBEETEE GOLDEN OLDIES 6-A-1, 2..........................................6-C-8 ORIAN Rizzy Home GUILDMASTER RIZZY HOME Sterling, 6-D-2 LS-Dimond, Guild Master.....6-D-2 L S Tamarian Carpets ................................6-E-18 United Weavers.....................................6-C-1 The Market Club 6-G-5 SIXTH FLOOR 6-G-2 6-D-2 6-G-8 6-F-9 6-F-1 6-C-8 ORIA Members Are Designated In Red AREA 63 8:48 PM winter 2016 final.qxp_001 FALL 2006.qxd 12/4/15 4:30 PM Page 64 NORS ‘16 M a r k e t G u i d e LIST OF EXHIBITORS Abdo Mostafa .................................................2-916 Amadi Carpet Inc. ...........................................5-F-6 Amer Rugs Inc................................................5-D-2 Anadol Rug Company ...................................3-D22 Ariana...........................2-604,606,608,705,707,709 Bashian ............................................................5-F-9 Boga ...........................................2-612,614,713,715 Bokara Rug Co. ...............................................3-D7 Bungalow Flooring .......................................6-E-10 Capel Rugs .....................................................3-C15 Caravan .............................................2-613,615,617 Caravan....................................................4-E3|4-G1 Carpet and Rugs Int’l LLC.............................5-D-1 Central Oriental Rugs ......................................3-A7 Chaman Antique Rugs ...................................3-D13 Company C, Inc. .............................................6-C-3 Concepts International ...................................3-D18 Couristan, Inc......................................6-D-11|6-E-3 Creative Touch ................................................5-F-2 Dalyn Rug Company ......................................6-C-5 David Allen Accessories .................................6-E-6 Devgiri Exports, LLC.....................................5-A-1 Dynamic Rugs................................................3-A11 Eliko................................................................2-809 F.J. Kashanian Rug Corp. ................................4-G4 Florida Retail Federation..................................3-E7 Four Hands.......................................................4-A1 French Accents Rugs & Tapestries ................4-E18 Golden Oldies, Ltd. ........................................6-A-2 Harounian Rugs International.......................5-C-10 Home Accents Alliance Inc.............................5-F-5 Jade .................................................................2-503 Jaunty Company, Inc.......................................5-F-1 Kalaty Rug Corporation......................4-G11|4-G14 Kaleen Inc. .......................................................3-C9 Karastan Rugs ..................................................3-A1 KAS Rugs, Inc. ................................................4-C5 Kashee & Sons Inc. ..........................................4-E8 L.R. Resources..................................................4-F9 Lamp Works ....................................................6-E-1 Liberty Oriental Rugs ......................................4-D1 Lifetime Brands ..............................................6-A-5 Light Garden, The ..........................................6-D-3 Linon Home Decor Products..........................6-G-4 Loloi, Inc. ................................................4-D2|4-E1 Lotfy.........................................................2-607,609 Louis De Poortere ............................................3-E1 Marcella Fine Rugs ..........................................4-E6 Mastour Galleries Inc....................................5-E-10 Mat / M.A. Trading .........................................5-E-3 Merrifield .................................................2-813,815 MET colors .....................................................6-G-8 Michaelian & Kohlberg ...........................2-704,706 Mobayen, Inc. ................................................3-D16 Momeni, Inc. ....................................................4-B2 Nalbandian Rugs ............................................3-E19 NATCO Products Corp ....................................3-A7 Neman International Inc.................................3-E15 NOA Living......................................................3-C1 Nourison ...................................................3-F2|3-F9 Orian Rugs, Inc. ..............................................6-F-1 Oriental Trimmings USA, Inc. ......................3-E13 Oriental Weavers of America...........................3-A2 Orientalist Home......................................2-712,714 Pacific Collection............................................5-E-1 Pasargad Carpets, Inc.....................................3-D10 Radici USA, Inc. ..............................................3-C3 Revita Rugs..............................................2-505,507 Rizzy Home ....................................................6-C-8 Romani............................................................2-605 S & H Rugs..............................................2-912,914 Safavieh Carpets .................................5-A-2, 5-C-1 Shalom Brothers, Inc. ......................................3-D8 Silkroute Int’l Corp. .......................................5-D-7 Smyrna Trading ................................................3-F3 South Africa’s Lifestyle Hub ........................5-E-16 Sterling, LS-Dimond, Guild Master ...............6-D-2 Stylecraft Home Collection, Inc. .....................4-A2 Sultanhan LLC. ..............................................3-D14 Summit............................................................2-805 Surya...................................................11-A-1,5-B-1 Tamarian Carpets ..........................................6-E-18 The Rug Collection .............................3-D11|3-D20 Tibet Rug Company........................................5-D-5 United Weavers...............................................6-C-1 Vantage.....................................................2-500,501 ORIA Members Are Designated In Red 64 Winter 2016 PHOTO: RIZZY IT’S ALL HERE AT L A N TA | J A N U A R Y 2 0 16 RUGS | FURNITURE | DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES | GIFTS | TABLETOP | HOME TEXTILES Discover the industry’s leading product marketplace — where global trends and buying opportunities in all categories of home and rug await you in one convenient destination. 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