Following the success of the COVER Connect Las Vegas pavilion at The International Surface Event (TISE) in 2023 and 2024, the third edition will be held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center from 28-30 January 2025. Curated by COVER magazine, the boutique event brings together a select group of dynamic brands to showcase some of the highest-quality rugs on the market today—the perfect accompaniment to the other types of carpet and flooring offered at TISE. A limited number of free tickets are available to COVER Connect Las Vegas guests! Claim by using the promo code 10515 and selecting the special rate available to World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) members.
Buyers and industry professionals can expect to encounter COVER Connect’s signature range, consisting of the most sought-after traditional, transitional and contemporary rugs, suitable for a wide range of tastes and budgets. The pavilion will provide the perfect opportunity to discover outstanding custom options and programme lines from some of the most exciting rug brands serving the US market, and to source excellent selections of rugs specifically tailored to client tastes. Here we outline all the brands that will be exhibiting at the show.
Joining the COVER Connect Las Vegas pavilion from elsewhere in TISE, we welcome Cella carpet who, coming from the retail end of the carpet industries, put service and standing behind its product front and foremost.
Olker Rugs will be showcasing its latest collection, Triluxe, which employs a unique fusion of three weaving techniques to deliver a new dimension of texture and depth—in handspun wool—with a refined tactile elegance.
Turquoise Mountain offers custom handwoven carpets from Afghanistan, made by the country’s most talented weavers and producers. We supply leading retailers and interior designers globally. Established in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, we have worked in Afghanistan for 20 years and have a large team in the country supporting the production of some of the most beautiful handwoven carpets made in the world today. We are thrilled to be exhibiting for the first time in Las Vegas at COVER Connect. This show offers the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our collections to new and existing West Coast customers and to celebrate the beauty and workmanship of Afghan weavers before a wider audience.
Importer, distributor and workshop focused on flatwoven wool and sisal rugs. Offering a large selection of colours and styles, inventoried in the US for production into area rugs made to custom sizes.
This brand’s impressive inventory of 10,000 unique, hand-knotted rugs includes antique, vintage and contemporary pieces sourced primarily from Afghanistan and India. Every piece is selected for its timeless beauty and expert craftsmanship.
For over two decades, French Accents has been a leader in the hand-knotted rug industry. The company has emphasised its use of texture, colours, and a strong focus on design as the recipe for its success. French Accents’ commitment to excellence is derived from a deep appreciation for classical aesthetics. The company has accumulated the knowledge of traditional weaving techniques to create the highest quality hand-knotted rugs. French Accents’ mission is to create meaningful rugs that transcend time and trends.
A comprehensive selection of in-stock rugs are available for immediate delivery across the USA. The Harcourt Black Label Rug Program is the result of the brand’s longstanding, strategic partnerships with select mills renowned for their expertise in creating hand-knotted rugs. An extensive selection of samples from this line will be available this year in order to o er unparalleled customisation options. Plus, it will show broadloom and alpaca fibre rugs described as an eco-friendly, sustainable choice.
Kirkit Rugs’ Anatolian collection by Muhammed Türk is inspired by the carpets of the Herki tribe from northern Iraq and southeastern Turkey, as well as tulus (long-haired carpets) from the Konya region in Central Anatolia (see COVER 76).
Visit the COVER Lounge at the centre of the COVER Connect Las Vegas pavilion (booth 3249) and have your visitor pass scanned to be entered into a special prize draw to win a Momeni rug! This COVER Connect Las Vegas exhibitor celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Pampas Leather is a family company that has been in business since 1944 in Spain and Argentina, dedicated to wool, sheepskins, bovine leather, cow hide and furs. We have our own tannery in Argentina and we are vertically integrated from the raw material to the final product. We create the most exquisite fur rugs with unique contemporary designs and we are also able to custom colours and designs as well.
‘There’s a particular excitement surrounding two of our newest collections—our Block Print collection and a new flatweave texture in our Scandinavian collection, using a blend of wool and exotic yarns inspired by alpaca.’
The boutique rugs in the Opulence Collection tie together muted shades and decorative patterns in a fine construction—some woven with handcarded wool, and others with a silk and linen blended yarn. Aegean Sapphire and Cayenne from the Mediterranean collection draw from the rich heritage of Tunisian carpets, fusing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style. Each features textured lattice pattern with alternating rows of hand-spun wool pile and lower wool weft. The Ethereal collection is bursting with vibrant colours. Hand-knotted in Jaipur, from the finest wool, in daring colour palettes, its contrasting rich shades create a sense of movement and depth that radiates energy. Aberdeen Graphite, a new addition to the Malibu collection, is inspired by Californian landscapes, capturing a shimmering effect that mirrors the sunlit waves and soft coastal glow of Malibu’s beaches.
Tamarian
Tamarian continues to be the largest importers of Tibetan rugs to the US by maintaining a commitment to integrity and beauty in the high-end market alongside an unparalleled passion for service to their loyal clientele. Tamarian offers a diverse inventory of programmed designs readily available in standard rug sizes as well as endless custom adaptations, all accessible through a powerful website. Every step of production is completed with the care and touch of the human hand with the support of modern technologies that allow for transparency and logistical ease in the development, production, and delivery of their rugs. A dedicated staff with over two decades of experience work in tandem to ensure a positive experience with satisfying results. Tamarian hopes to continue to innovate and lead into the future with a focus on positive impacts to people and the planet while making meaningful art that comforts and inspires.
The Jaipur rug is love letter to the Pink City of India. Bursting with art, culture and a hint of quirkiness, Jaipur is a creative’s playground. Joyful colours and textiles not only adorn the old city, but appear in people’s homes, boutiques and fashion sense.
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