Capel Rugs is showcasing an assortment of new promotionally-priced, machine-made rugs as well as more upscale, hand-tufted models at the January 29 to February 2 Las Vegas Market, in the World Market Center, Space A-133.
Retailers and designers shopping the market will see a variety of dynamic transitional and traditional designs making their debut at the Las Vegas Market. They include the new Zenith collection, which is off to a strong start at retail, and five new patterns added to the highly popular Avanti collection.
"We are cautiously optimistic about the business outlook for 2023," said Cameron Capel, President -- Sales and Marketing for Capel Rugs. "The U.S. economy continues to have challenges, but on the bright side, supply chain issues are finally easing up and inflation is declining. While many consumers are choosing to travel these days instead of investing in their homes, others are still on the lookout for creative rugs to freshen up their spaces."
To encourage retailers and designers to make advance plans for their Las Vegas Market visits, Capel Rugs is offering ten percent off any purchase with an in-person or virtual appointment. And, when customers come in the company's showroom, they will be greeted by a series of fun new neon signs. Capel said. "These will be the perfect backdrop for posting Instagram images to share with friends and family!"
Zenith Heriz
Leading off the Capel Rugs' slate of introductions for Las Vegas is Zenith, a timely collection featuring a plush high-low texture and a lively blending of natural colors. The raised patterning of the design adds flair as well as a feeling of movement and fluidity. The Zenith collection is machine made in Turkey on Wilton looms using a blend of 90% polyester and 10% olefin yarns.
At market, Capel Rugs also is adding five new patterns in seven robustly blended colorways to its popular Avanti collection of hand-tufted, all-wool designs. The new patterns are Charlotte, in a cloud colorway; Fiesta, in gray multi; Mahal, in teal and silver; Serapi, in misty blue and ink; and Kazak, in ocean. Sizes include 2'6" x 8', 3'6' x 5'6", 5' x 8', 8' x 10', 9' x 12' and 10' x 14', as well as custom sizes, and a 5' x 8' rug may retail for $399.
Avanti Serapi, in misty blue and ink
An innovative transitional collection with primitive and tribal influences, Avanti takes inspiration from ancient Eastern and Western cultures to create unique rugs filled with colorful character. Stylized mosaic patterning and traditional motifs herald the eclectic roots of the collection, which is hand-crafted in India.
Azari, a nine-rug collection that is hand-tufted in India with 100% wool, is also being shown for the first time in Las Vegas. Inspired by vintage Persian designs, the traditional collection includes two patterns -- Isfahan and Keshan -- in a range of rich colors and fresh accents. Colorways include celedon, gray, dark sapphire, copper, evergeen, pewter, ink, oxford tan and terra cotta.
Azari in Terra Cotta
A 5' x 8' size may retail for $499, and the collection also includes 2'6" x 8', 3'6" x 5'6", 8' x 10', 9' x 12' and 10' by 14' sizes. Custom sizes are available.
"Azari embraces the rich traditions of the past and carries them forward to fit with today's more relaxed lifestyles and living spaces," said Capel. "The collection is a perfect synthesis of classic Persian styles, from all corners of this storied ancient empire, with the quality construction our customers have come to expect from Capel Rugs."
Another machine-made collection debuting in Las Vegas is Bosphorus. Made in the U.S.A. on Wilton power looms, these rugs use space-dyed polyester to create deep and rich tones with a soft hand. The Bosphorus collection includes three patterns and nine colorways: Bahktiar, in navy, chocolate and terra cotta; Heriz, in ivory, natural and rust; Ispahan, in aqua; and Keshan, in blue and stone. Sizes include 2'1" x 7'10", 3'5" x 5'2", 5'3" x 7'10" and 8' x 11' models, and a 5'3" x 7'10" model may retail for $499.
"These rugs are as durable as they are soft to the touch," said Capel. "The collection features an intriguing mix of traditional rug designs such as Heriz, Ispahan, Keshan and Bahktiar inspired by the Bosphorus Strait area of northwestern Turkey. That's where classic rugs such as these first made their way through the city of Istanbul, the crossroads of trade that connects the European continent to Asia."
In addition to these new rug designs, Capel Rugs is also introducing a new custom program for select models in its Metropolis collection. There will be five options available: Mirage, in a cream colorway; Skyline, in slate and cream; and Victoria, in indigo and oyster.
Crafted from pure New Zealand wool, the machine-made Metropolis collection echoes the urban landscapes so many people love to call home. City skylines and terraces inform this transitional collection with the ultimate in cosmopolitan chic.