30 Years of Rugs at High Point Market
Attending High Point Market in April 2025 for the 30th time is a milestone that reflects our deep commitment to the interior design industry and our passion for antique rugs, vintage rugs, and luxury handmade carpets. Over the years, this event has been an essential platform for connecting with interior designers, home decorators, architects, and industry professionals, discovering fresh inspiration, and showcasing our ever-evolving collections of hand-knotted Persian rugs, Oushak rugs, Moroccan rugs, and decorative Oriental carpets. We’re excited to reunite with longtime friends, meet new collaborators, and present our latest curated rug offerings, sustainable artisan-crafted floor coverings, and one-of-a-kind statement rugs to the design community. High Point has always been more than just a market; it’s a space where luxury home décor, high-end interior design trends, and timeless craftsmanship come together. We look forward to another incredible show filled with exclusive rug collections, bespoke custom designs, and unique antique textile finds!
Pantone's Mocha Mousse in Vintage Rugs
In 2025, interior design trends are embracing a harmonious blend of vintage aesthetics and contemporary elements, with vintage and antique rugs taking center stage. These handwoven treasures, such as Malayer, Oushak, Turkish Flatweaves, and Kars rugs, perfectly align with the year's emphasis on sustainability, warmth, and organic materials. Pantone's Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse—a warm, earthy brown—enhances the appeal of these rugs, as their intricate patterns and natural hues harmonize with this grounding shade. These pieces, rich in texture and history, effortlessly bring depth and character to modern interiors, creating an organic connection to heritage. Whether layered over sleek flooring or used as statement pieces, vintage rugs embody the timeless elegance and earthy charm that define the current design movement.
The History of the Persian Rug
Antique Persian rugs, once woven exclusively by skilled artisans in tribal villages and royal courts, have steadily evolved from symbols of courtly prestige to sought-after global design elements. Initially prized by the elite for their sumptuous natural dyes, intricate motifs, and durable craftsmanship, these rugs found their way from the lofty halls of Persian nobility into the homes of European aristocrats and, later, an American clientele eager to display their worldliness. Over the decades, as aesthetic tastes shifted—from the ornate maximalism of the early 20th century to the clean lines of mid-century modern and into the eclectic, globalized design ethos of the present—antique Persian rugs adapted, finding new life as subtle focal points that harmonize with minimalist furniture, neutral palettes, or layered bohemian interiors. Today, collectors and enthusiasts not only appreciate their visual appeal but also value the authenticity, sustainability, and storied provenance these handmade textiles embody. With robust information available online and heightened awareness of their cultural significance, these rugs continue to captivate as both art and artifact, bridging past and present, taste and tradition, serving as anchors in contemporary homes and heirlooms that reflect the persistent human desire for authenticity, craftsmanship, and meaningful design.