Capel Rugs enjoyed an especially busy Winter Las Vegas Market as a number of large retail chains and major independents actively shopped the line for fresh looks to spice up their floors. Alongside these retailers was the contingent of smaller merchants and independent designers that regularly visit the rug source’s popular showroom in the World Market Center’s Building A.

“Our traffic was even with last winter’s Vegas market, but the level of activity seemed much busier and the amount of orders placed was ahead of 2019!” said Cameron Capel, president – sales and marketing for Capel Rugs. “Business has generally been good for retailers in the West and other regions, and there’s a lot of optimism about the prospects for growth in 2020. As a result, retailers are hungry for dynamic new designs and strong values that can generate excitement and attract shoppers.”

Leading the way for Capel Rugs this market was Charise, an upscale, hand knotted traditional collection from India that features classic motifs updated for today’s lifestyles. The 100% wool rugs are available in eight patterns and color ways: Isfahan in sand, Kazak in blue multi, Keshan in champagne, Mahal in dark chocolate, Peshawar in slate ruby, Tabriz in fog blue, Ushak in scarlet and Ziegler in terra cotta. 

“Everyone loved the Charise collection,” Capel said. “It’s a well-priced, hand knotted design with a range of timeless designs that fits in easily with a variety of different décor.”

Also doing well at the Jan. 26-30 Las Vegas Market were seven new styles added to the popular Avanti collection. A hand tufted, all-wool design from India, Avanti’s new patterns include Eleanor, in ice blue; Kazak, in slate terra; Keshan, in red/navy; Medallion, in ivory/denim; Oushak, in natural/multi; Panel in greystone; and Wyman, in ink.

Also placing well at market was Bayview, a contemporary, made in the U.S. braided collection expanded with two new colorways — metal and lambswool. This best-selling design is constructed of wool, nylon and polyester and features a luxe, subtly textured, 5/8-inch-high pile inspired by the soothing, gently rippling currents of water. Available in a wide range of cross-sewn rectangle and oval/round shapes, Bayview also is offered in five other colorways – sage, granite, twilight blue, cinnabar and neutral.

At the Las Vegas Market, Capel Rugs also debuted new colors for two other popular collections – Makrana and Hammock. Makrana, a distressed, hand knotted traditional pattern in wool and viscose, is now available in sage and mineral blue. Hammock, a cross-sewn braided rug with a signature rope border, was recently expanded with three colorways – sharkskin, deep sea and sea salt.

At the winter market, Capel also featured several recent High Point introductions that were being shown in Las Vegas for the first time. Particularly well received were:

ABINGDON

Hand woven in India, this blend of New Zealand and Indian wools features a relaxed, textural design. Subtle striations of organic colors enhance the appeal of these understated beauties, available in three colorways – granite, ink and sesame.

RAZA

Satisfaction and contentment are the embodiment of the Raza collection, machine made of easy-care olefin, with a plush, inviting texture. Raza is available in three soothing neutral tones – denim, mushroom and stone.

WANDERER

Wanderer, a braided design sewn by Capel’s own artisans at the company’s plant in Troy, N.C. Wanderer merges global influences with a melting pot of colors and textures. Five colorways are available – ocean blue, global blue, deep blue, spice and cognac.

Also generating brisk activity for Capel in Las Vegas were two collections recently added to the WILLIAMSBURG at Home program: Arcadia, an oversized floral rendering of a timeless 18th-century design hand tufted in India of 100% wool in three colorways; and Goa Garden, an updated traditional design with hints of arabesque and paisley shapes hand loomed of 60% viscose and 40% wool with a high-low pile texture in three colorways.

For more details about Capel, visit capelrugs.com.