Returning to Manhattan this September, COVER Connect New York 2026 brings together the very best in contemporary rug design, showcasing new collections and international talent across three days of inspiration, innovation and industry connections
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Creative Matters and RDAI Present a Collection of Five Hand-Knotted Rugs
For Paris Design Week, Creative Matters and RDAI present Zoometry, a collection of five hand-knotted rugs inspired by the microscopic structures of spiders, butterflies and coral
Fischbacher 1819 X Zollanvari: The Silk Road Collection
With Persian weaving heritage in mind, four new rugs from the Switzerland-based brands add a touch of contemporary stardust to ancient legend
What to expect from COVER Connect New York 2026 exhibitors: Part 1
Returning to Manhattan this September, COVER Connect New York 2026 brings together the very best in contemporary rug design, showcasing new collections and international talent across three days of inspiration, innovation and industry connections
Atelier Février’s Bespoke Rugs Aboard the New Orient Express
Atelier Février’s bespoke rugs form part of Maxime d’Angeac’s visionary Orient Express installation at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, celebrating a century of Art Deco through craftsmanship, materiality and the art of slow travel
Q&A with Viviana Losacco: Translating Nature into Material Landscapes
In conversation with COVER, Viviana Losacco of Vilos Studio discusses her nature-inspired textile practice, working with reclaimed materials and creating tactile landscapes that explore the connection between ecology, memory and touch
Four New Rugs Exploring Pattern, Nature and Form
From a playful tiger-inspired pelt to organic lines, softened geometry and architectural pattern, these four designs reinterpret familiar forms through unexpected colour combinations, graphic motifs and tactile techniques
Maison Culturelle du Tapis: A Celebration of Moroccan Weaving
In a secluded corner of Marrakech, a museum displays a cross-section of Morocco’s weaving traditions, where Label STEP’S Jana Hesse is delighted by the Maison Culturelle du Tapis
A first look at the collections featured in COVER 84
Ahead of the publication of COVER 84, discover a preview of the new collections featured in the upcoming issue









