The Tamarian team at CCNY The fifth edition of COVER Connect New York—the leading trade show for handmade rugs and high-end carpets, organised by COVER—concluded on Monday afternoon after its three-day run from 13–15 September 2025. The b2b show attracted more than...
Monsters Inc. aficionados can continue their monster-obsession with the launch of ZUGS. Established by Mark Hanlon and Sinead Murphy, the pair have created a new realm of the Zugs.
Monsters Inc. aficionados can continue their monster-obsession with the launch of ZUGS. Established by Mark Hanlon and Sinead Murphy, the pair have created a new realm of the Zugs.
Mark has been in the design industry for almost fifteen years and previously launched his own rug company, Foundation Rugs [see COVER 28, Autumn 2012]. Mark and Sinead recently had a baby, inspiration for the Zugs concept: “we were on the search to find great children’s rugs that were well designed, but also very good quality.”
The Zugs each have bold personalities, with fun characters that are designed to spark your child’s imagination. The characters come to life with names such as Frank the Monster, Monster Poo and Gary the Cloud. With great designs and very good quality, the  rugs have been tried and tested by big and little feet alike. They are super soft to touch, as they are all handmade using 100% wool: something of a rarity when it comes to the world of kids rugs.
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