InDEPTH | RUG & KILIM CELEBRATES
Josh: Yes, vintage and antique rugs are our inspiration. I’m always telling my team that, to make anything new, one must first master the classics and understand them best. RI: Can you discuss some of your lat- est collections, and what types of styles and materials you are cur- rently focusing on? Josh: Most of my focus now is on Mid- Century and Art Deco. We’re acquiring some of the most exciting, even col- lectible French and European rugs in our collections, and they’re always informing the way we honor these designs and the names behind them, historically. I’ve built a collection of exotic yarns, only the best wools, all-natural silks, even metallic threads, that we’re now introducing over so many years. The focus is on an immersive look, like those period pieces that inspire us, but in ways they couldn’t be made in their day. RI: Are the recently introduced tar- iffs on foreign goods having a big impact on your business? Josh: We have decided to observe and keep an eye on how things progress for now, as we think the tariffs might be lifted with India. While customs enforcement has been unpredictable, we’ve chosen to remain steady and consistent. For nearly a decade, we’ve taken pride in maintaining stable pricing, especially for our Scandinavian series, which will continue unchanged. RI: Rug & Kilim has been a staple of a number of area rug and home decor trade shows for the last few years. Has this strategy been suc- cessful, and are there any trade shows that are of particular impor- tance for you?
Above: Design 34372 is new to the Block Print line of R&K’s Modern Classics Collection; Scandinavian design 32016 (top right) uses a blend of wool and exotic yarns while Scandinavian Watson design 33688 is made with handwoven silk.
Above: Design 24767 from the Burano Collection is an ode to tribal aesthetics; contemporary Oushak design 33913 (right) is inspired by vintage and antique designs.
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