From collectible design and bespoke production to material craftsmanship, ICFF and NYCxDESIGN 2026 showcase t a new generation of rug and textile brands shaping the future of contemporary interiors
May’s International Carpet Festival in Baku put traditional craftsmanship at the heart of contemporary life
In just two days, the International Carpet Festival will take over Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City, presenting a programme of exhibitions, forums and live craft
Marking its third edition and the tenth anniversary of Azerkhalcha’s designer division, the Baku Carpet Festival brings together industry voices, regional traditions and a city-wide programme of exhibitions
COVER’s Raquel Diazdowney visits A media lumbre (Gently Under the Flame) at the Institut Valencià d’Art Modern, an exhibition exploring material knowledge and craft, set to travel across Spain throughout 2026
Textile art takes centre stage at the Saatchi Gallery, as fifteen artists redefine the medium’s place within contemporary fine art
At a time when AI is under scrutiny, not least for its role in global conflict, this feature from COVER 82 turns to the rug community, exploring its cautious approach to the new era of technology and what it might mean for its future
Artist Milla Novo reimagines her immersive textile installation Ancestral Whispers within an Alpine snowfield, where vibrant hand-knotted macramé contrasts with the stark mountain landscape
More than 100 years since it was founded, OBEETEE has returned to its British roots with the opening of its first permanent London showroom
