COVER Connect New York is an annual trade show for high-end rug brands. Now in its fifth edition, it’s favored for its convenient location, collaborative atmosphere and impressive rug and carpet options. Forty-five esteemed international companies are participating, carefully selected to complement one another’s product and to present the widest possible variety of production and styles. Offering bespoke options for the residential and commercial sectors, they bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for handmade rugs, weaving, design, and innovation.
Visitors can not only shop for the latest product offerings but can also be inspired by design-led collections and converse with forward-thinking, knowledgeable rug-industry people. Buyers receive an incredible insight into weavings available today, from exclusive, artisan-made artworks to more affordable, stylish carpeting solutions.
Original CCNY exhibitor, Samad, will offer from the Taimany Collection, a collaboration with ABC Italia, alongside launching its new Genesis Collection at the show. Wool & Silk will offer new textural pieces made using undyed yarn, as well as a new collection collaborating with an abstract artist. Another brand returning to the show for the fourth time is Tamarian, with variations of traditional Ushak-type designs, and a brand new drug-inspired collection. Alongside the returning favourites is a selection of exciting new exhibitors. Among them:
- Olker, creators of heirloom-quality rugs made using sustainable, environmentally conscious methods
- Couristan, known for nearly a century of quality rugs, carpets and custom floor coverings
- The New England Collection, specialists in custom hooked rugs with a modern take on classic design
- Kaleen, combining skilled craftsmanship with eco-friendly, solar-powered production
The show promotes the extraordinary and timeless potential of woven flooring, from the traditional Persian or Turkish rug to ultra-modern art pieces and everything between. So, CCNY is the ideal place to shop for the ultimate rug solutions. Expect to discover new collections, the latest designs and technical developments, plus a huge range of custom rug options, in an inspiring and supportive environment.
