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Area Rug Industry Mourns the Passing of John Feizy
Area Rug Industry legend John Feizy, 83, founder of Feizy Rugs has died on July 13, 2025. From building his company into one of the leading suppliers of handmade and machine-made rugs to decades of humanitarian efforts around the globe, John Feizy has left his mark on the rug world.
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Weaving the Future: IVE’s AR Technology Transforms the Rug Experience for All
In the vibrant world of rugs, where heritage meets innovation, every stakeholder—retailers, wholesalers, designers, and end-users—seeks tools that...
RI Exclusive: The Evolution of Nylon in Responsible Rug Design
As sustainability becomes a defining factor in material selection, the rug industry is finding new ways to reconcile performance, design integrity,...
DESIGN TIME Max Humphrey
Our family has a tradition of touring the rugged Oregon coast in winter. We love exploring the small, charming towns when tourism is low and the...
Apadana Rugs: A Family Firm Rooted in Tradition and Transforming the Future
In the area rug industry, it is not uncommon to have siblings or an extended family working together to carry forward the family business of selling rugs....
Animal & Nature Themes in Antique Rugs and Tapestries
Complementing RI’s spring trend focus on Wild & Wooly rugs, there are many variations of animal and nature themes to be found in antique Persian...
The Future of Rug Businesses: Why Modern Digital Tools Are No Longer Optional
The Digital Shift in the Rug Industry The rug industry has long been built on tradition—handcrafted designs, deep-rooted relationships, and...
Momeni Inc. Turns 50
The Golden Milestone Marks a Legacy of Craftsmanship, Versatility, and Family For five decades, Momeni Inc. has been a cornerstone of the area rug...
Antique Persian Kashan Carpets: The Classic Classic Rug
While there are many popular and recognizable Persian rug styles, perhaps the most classic of all classic vintage and antique rug styles is the...
WORKPLACE RECHARGE
Rug people are a passionate lot. We care deeply about clients, co-workers, producers, our communities, and the rugs we create and hopefully sell one...
Couristan Charting a New Floor Plan
Couristan steers business into the future with renewed focus on handcrafted quality and a bolstered leadership team of industry veterans. As it...
COVER Connect Las Vegas 25
The boutique trade show for high-end rug brands returns to its premium position at the International Surface Event (TISE), Mandalay Bay Convention...
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RI EXCLUSIVE: Fall Markets In Review
It is the beginning of October, and the New York-New Jersey area rug industry is still abuzz from the excitement of the two major Fall Market trade...
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