Colonial Mills Inc. (CMI) will display three new braided-texture area rug collections at Surfaces 2002. The Spring Meadow Collection features reversible, oval-shaped chenille rugs that are unaffected by moisture or mildew, the company says. Suggested retail price for a 5-by-8-foot rug is $299.
The Botanical Isle Collection is a reversible oval rug designed for high-traffic areas. A 5-by-8-foot rug costs $299. The Seascape Collection is a series of rectangular rugs featuring horizontal braids of patterned fabrics. A 5-by-8-foot rug is priced at $499.