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InFOCUS 41 LINEAR SATISFACTION Walk a fine line with us this
As the soft flooring industry confronts this new era of trade challenges, contributing editor Cecile Corral goes deep on the tariff issue for the US area rug market.
summer as we open a portfolio of linear beauty in all styles and constructions. A superb example is the Persis Songline runner 2, from the Dreamtime Chants Collection, from Zollanvari. zollanvari.com
Insider’s View 21 PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT Summer starts the 29th year of publication for RUG INSIDER proudly serving the area rug industry. InDEPTH 33 RUG & KILIM CELEBRATES 45 YEARS Contributing editor Rodney Hakim talks with industry vet- eran Josh Nazmiyal who shares the company’s story. 49 WEAVING BETTER LIVES Contributing editor Carol Milano profiles the work of Goodweave as it fights to end child and forced labor. Inside MARKETS Summer’s Las Vegas Market at-a-glance. 54 LAS VEGAS MARKET
58 COVER CONNECT NY COVER Connect host COVER magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary as the show returns for the New York edition. InSTYLE 55 Find the latest summer intros from your favorite brands with our InSTYLE Markets preview. InANTIQUES Contributing editor Rodney Hakim delivers a primer on Kilims—traditional flat-woven rugs laden with rich history. Index 78 Our advertisers help support the magazine. Without bias, we ask you to consider purchasing from the fine companies in our summer issue. 68 KILIM RUGS
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