HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network articles from July 2007

HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network archives from July 2007

Container Store execs: new owner, same plan.(news)
July 9, 2007... COPPELL, Texas -- Even though lead ownership may be changing at The Container Store, the chain's unique culture and, most importantly, its longtime management team, is staying in place, according to store executives and the new owners. ...

HFNdex shows Q2 confidence remains low.(news)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Retailers of home products, especially furniture, again had low confidence in the economy, as the HFNdex slipped to 46.3 in the second quarter, down from 47.0 in the previous quarter. Any measure below 50 reflects a more...

A look ahead.(home page)
July 9, 2007... The Consumer Price Index for June will be released by the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics on July 18. The California Gift Show will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 20 to 23. "The Beige Book," a...

A look back.(home page)
July 9, 2007... Twenty years ago this week, glassware manufacturers learned firsthand of the ever-growing power of mess merchants. Vendors who had retooled for higher-end products found themselves forced to reverse course, at least partially. "Unfortunately,"...

Mediums.(home page)
July 9, 2007... "Shop America: Midcentury Storefront Design 1938-1950" Edited by Jim Heimann Essay by Steven Hiller Taschen, 246 Pages, $49.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Midcentury modern isn't just about furnishings--it's about the...

The HFN stock index.(home page)
July 9, 2007... Retailers led HFN Index gains for the June 28 to July 5 period with a 0.27 percent increase. The Bombay Co., which is now trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, topped the group with a 9.30 percent increase to close at 47 cents per share....

Lighting industry remembers George Kovacs, the innovator.(news)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Family and friends, many from the lighting industry, gathered June 24 at the Riverside Memorial Chapel here to remember the life and career of George Kovacs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After a long battle with emphysema,...

The Martha watch.(news)
July 9, 2007... Beginning this week, HFN will follow the rollout of the new Martha Stewart program at Macy's with weekly on-the-floor reports from the Herald Square flagship store in New York City. This series will run through the official introduction of the...

Iittala acquired by Fiskars.(news)
July 9, 2007... HELSINKI, Finland -- Fiskars Corp., a Finnish consumer products company best known for its orange-handled scissors, has agreed to acquire Iittala Group PLC and its subsidiaries from private-equity investor ABN AMRO Capital and the group's...

Correction.(news)(Correction notice)
July 9, 2007... In the Mattress Report in the June 18 issue of HFN, Tempur-Pedic's sales figures were incorrect. The story should have stated that the company reported a 13 percent increase with $945 million in sales in 2006. HFN regrets this error and will...

Trade show calendar.(Calendar)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] july 13-17 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta (800) ATL-MART americasmart.com 15-18 Atlanta International Area Rug Market AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta (800)...

Bed Bath's next step: thinking inside the box.(top story)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UNION, N.J. -- Bed Bath & Beyond, in the wake of its first downward same-store sales revision, enters the next step of its lifecycle: maturation and a slowdown of store growth. This year, the retailer celebrates its...

Bed Bath & Beyond means different things to different vendors.(BBB top story)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Want to start a heated discussion among home furnishings vendors? Just mention Bed Bath & Beyond. Similar to religion and politics, the category killer is a lightning rod for widely varied--and strongly felt--opinions. To...

Ex-retail CEOs wax on Bed Bath.(BBB top story)
July 9, 2007... Bed Bath & Beyond would be wise to take its venerable brand abroad, launch a new kitchenware concept or do nothing at all. Those are some of the observations of former retail CEOs, who offered their thoughts on the home specialty...

Going above and beyond.(BBB trends)
July 9, 2007... Need something for the kitchen? A gift for mom? A toothbrush? If it's for the home, Bed Bath & Beyond probably has it, which is why it appeals to shoppers young and old. Though known for its breadth of brands, it also offers its own private and...

Presents diverse product opportunities: retailers will gain insight from crossover between textiles, accessories and gifts.(new york home textiles market week[R])
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Retailers in every major channel of distribution will benefit from the comprehensive product assortment offered during the Home Textiles Market Week[R] Aug. 9 to 16 in New York. The New York Home Textiles Market Week is the new...

BBB's b-day.(BBB opinions / home alone 2)
July 9, 2007... Bed Bath & Beyond, it turns out, is entering middle age... at least middle age for retailing. As the company hits its 15th year as a public concern--and 22nd under the superstore format that has become its trademark--BBB is showing many...

Turning the tables: as the casual dining trend continues to grow, table linen manufacturers are catering to consumers' needs.(the markets / textiles)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Table linen manufacturers are responding as many Americans are showing a preference toward more casual in-home dining. "People aren't really building dining rooms anymore;...

Veratex unveils Jennifer Gucci line.(the markets / textiles)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Veratex broke from tradition recently, showing the new Jennifer Gucci home textiles collection at its New York showroom in the middle of the Licensing International Show instead of during the August textiles market. The entire...

Southern slowdown continues.(the markets / textiles)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Springs Global's recent announcement that it plans to close its bedding manufacturing facilities in South Carolina was the second big hit to the Southern textiles market in the past month. At the end of May, WestPoint Home...

'Extreme' measures: Karastan gets a role on hit show "Extreme Makeover' by donating carpet for a renovation.(the markets / floor covering)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Karastan carpets played a starring role on a recent episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The company donated 150 square yards of wool carpet to be used in several locations throughout the...

Armstrong headquarters honored for environmental leadership.(the markets / floor covering)
July 9, 2007... LANCASTER, Pa. -- Armstrong World Industries' corporate headquarters building has received Platinum Certification from the United States Green Building Council under its LEED Green Building Rating System for existing buildings. The...

Surya rugs to open permanent showroom in New York's 7W building.(the markets / floor covering)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Surya Rugs is set to open the doors next month to a new showroom at 7W New York. The 3,000-square-foot showroom will be located on the fourth floor of the building owned by Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. It marks Surya's first...

The talk of Texas: industry concerns, such as the business climate and consolidation, took center stage at the Dallas summer lighting market.(the markets / furniture & lighting)
July 9, 2007... DALLAS -- The tough business climate--coupled with consolidation in the lighting industry--was top-of-mind for retailers at the Dallas Lighting Market, which wrapped up here last month. Buzz in the hallways focused on speculation about...

Simmons buys Comfor-Pedic.(the markets / furniture & lighting)
July 9, 2007... ATLANTA -- With its acquisition of the Comfor-Pedic brand, Simmons believes it is near to reaching two goals prescribed by its chairman and chief executive officer, Charlie Eitel: to become a larger player in specialty sleep, and to overtake...

Atlanta abundance: a variety of trends, from floral to gold, will be on display at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.(the markets / tabletop)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The holidays will be in full swing in Atlanta as manufacturers at this week's Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market debut a number of products aimed at...

Waterford tests its metal with Michael Aram.(the markets / tabletop)
July 9, 2007... WALL, N.J. -- Waterford and Michael Aram have entered into a licensing partnership that will result in the launch of a full tabletop collection at the New York tabletop show in October. Aram, a well-known metals designer, will fill a gap in...

Godinger gears up with NASCAR deal.(the markets / tabletop)
July 9, 2007... ATLANTA -- Godinger heads into the International Gift & Home Furnishings Show here this week with a newly signed NASCAR licensing agreement it hopes will drive sales and rev interest in the tabletop category among a new group of consumers. ...

Macy's employees walk the aisles, receive training at retailer's new bridal 3D program.(the markets / tabletop)
July 9, 2007... ORLANDO, Fla. -- They played air guitar, donned black T-shirts with a single red star on them and gave PowerPoint presentations. They tried every type of display to help Macy's Home "discover, deliver and delight" in their individual tabletop...

Private-label frames: weighing pros and cons.(the markets / tabletop)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- As appealing as the private-label frame business may be to retailers, it tends to succeed only in the basic, commodity area, according to photo frame vendors, who prefer to focus on their own brands rather than aid any private-label...

Baccarat to decorate The Plaza in New York.(the markets / tabletop)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Baccarat has been selected to create an 80-light, 10-foot-high crystal chandelier and four companion 48-light crystal chandeliers for the lobby of the restored Plaza Hotel. "The restoration of The Plaza is being designed and...

The bar has been raised again.(BARWARE REPORT)
July 9, 2007... BARWARE SALES, WHICH SOARED in recent years, have settled into a strong, solid business with nominal year-over-year growth. Barware, which for the purposes of this report encompasses stemware as well as the traditional barware shapes in...

Help for healthful habits: housewares manufacturers blend functionality with flair in a variety of new products for the health-conscious consumer.(the markets / housewares)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- While many people know eating healthy is the way to go, many have a hard time following through as temptations or time constraints get in the way. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mothers who work full...

New opportunities for De'Longhi as McCusker stays on.(the markets / housewares)
July 9, 2007... SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Jim McCusker, as it turns out, is not the retiring type. With the departure of Paolo Cravedi, who had been designated to succeed him at the end of this year, McCusker, De'Longhi USA's longtime president, has...

Pouring outside: some wine cooler makers are beginning to produce units suitable for use outdoors.(the markets / major appliances)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- The growing trend of outdoor kitchens is reaching the wine cooler industry, as some manufacturers lay out plans to launch patio-friendly units. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The outdoor wine cooler segment is somewhat narrow due...

Best buy boosts its growth plans for the United States and Canada.(the markets / major appliances)
July 9, 2007... RICHFIELD, Minn. -- Best Buy Co. has increased its growth plans for its United States and Canadian stores and acquired Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers. The big-box retailer plans to ultimately open 1,800 stores in the United States...

Bath, body products to appear at Pier 1.(the markets / business & finance)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports will add new classifications to its mix, including bath and body and Halloween merchandise, said Alex Smith, chief executive officer, at its annual shareholders meeting late last...

Credit manager's index hits 1-year high in June.(the markets / business & finance)
July 9, 2007... COLUMBIA, Md. -- Manufacturers' credit health improved in June, hitting its highest level in at least a year, thanks in part to improved credit-based sales. The National Association of Credit Management's Credit Manager's Index for the...

Report: Macy's could be headed for a turnaround.(the markets / business & finance)
July 9, 2007... NEW YORK -- Amid takeover target rumors and despite weak sales, Macy's business could improve on the heels of the back-to-school season, according to a Goldman Sachs report. The investment firm said Macy's heightened promotional cadence...

Texas-sized parties.(hf end)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dallas Market Center feted its 50th anniversary during the June Super Market with an all-market party with refreshments and music. The lovely and talented DJ Lady Bunny spun '80s tunes...

Betting on Keno.(hf end)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Twin brothers Leslie (left) and Leigh (right) Keno, stars of "The Antiques Roadshow," are Traditional Home magazine's newest contributing editors. The magazine and the brothers celebrated recently with a...

Woolrich reaches the Summit.(hf end)
July 9, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Woolrich's Summit V was held recently at the Brayton Lodge in, not coincidentally, Woolrich, Pa. The theme this year was "Opportunities: Discovering the Woolrich in Everyone." Kelly...

Shift happens as forecast darkens for second half.(news)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Lowered earnings estimates by Sears Holdings, The Home Depot and Macy's foreshadow a tougher back half of the year than retailers--particularly home merchants--expected. The culprit is a familiar one: a weak housing market that...

Bed bath plans better boxes to boost business.(news)
July 16, 2007... MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- Bed Bath & Beyond is counting on enhancing its current big-box base for much of its future growth, the company said following its annual meeting here last week. The retailer, which celebrated its 15th anniversary as a...

A look ahead.(home page)
July 16, 2007... Sales of newly constructed homes for June will be released by the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau on July 26. The San Francisco Home Furnishings Show will be held at the San Francisco Mart from July 27 to 30. Consumer...

A look back.(home page)
July 16, 2007... Fifty-five years ago this week, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill exempting manufacturers from antitrust violations for setting retail prices that stores were required to accept. The McGuire Fair Trade Act, passed to overcome the Supreme...

Photo OP.(home page)
July 16, 2007... Welcome Back, Paul! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who better to show up on the doorstep of Broyhill Furniture than its namesake Paul Broyhill, who helped build the company into a powerhouse in the 1970s and 1980s but has been largely absent...

The HFN stock index.(home page)
July 16, 2007... Retailers lifted the HFN Index for the July 5 to 12 period as they recorded a total average gain of 1.76 percent. Target topped the group with a 9.08 percent increase to close at 70.04 following news that it met its June same-store sales...

New ShopKo home GMM looks to revitalize business.(news)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Rod Ghormley will leverage his diverse merchandising background--which includes stints at department stores, a home shopping retailer, an online giant and a mattress supplier--to help jumpstart...

The Martha watch.(news)
July 16, 2007... HFN is following the rollout of the new Martha Stewart program at Macy's with weekly on-the-floor reports from the Herald Square flagship store in New York City. This series will run through the official introduction of the program later this...

Former Linens 'n Things president Moore joins Burlington Coat Factory.(news)
July 16, 2007... BURLINGTON, N.J. -- Burlington Coat Factory last month named former Linens 'n Things president Jack Moore president of merchandise, planning, allocation and marketing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] His new title at Burlington was provided to...

Trade show calendar.(Calendar)
July 16, 2007... july 17-24 L.A. Mart Gift & Home Furnishings Market L.A. Mart Los Angeles (800) LAMART-4 lamart.com 20-23 July Temporaries at L.A. Mart L.A. Mart Los Angeles (800) LAMART-4 lamart.com 20-23...

Lifetime licenses Lenox's roster of sterling silver brands.(news)
July 16, 2007... GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Lifetime Brands now corners the market in sterling silver flatware, having last week picked up the rights to produce items in this area using Lenox's brands: Gorham, Kirk Stieff, Whiting and Durgin. "We already have...

Home source expands with Terrisol buy.(news)
July 16, 2007... ATLANTA -- Home Source International Inc. has acquired Terrisol Corp. from Karsten America, the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Karsten Brazil. The acquisition was made with intention of expanding Home Source's operations and increasing...

This year's model: from apparel to home goods: Synergy abounds as styles mix and mingle between.(top story)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Blacks and grays with a pop of color, metallics, old-Hollywood looks: These are some of the ready-to-wear themes from last winter's New York Fashion Week that are making their...

Opinions: home alone 2.
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So, Martha finally sold her house in Westport, Conn. But she had to mark it down to move it out. Let's hope the same thing isn't necessary at Macy's. Later this summer, Macy's will officially introduce its...

More than a pretty package: environmental concerns of companies are spreading from the products themselves to the items that hold them.(the markets: textiles)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- For the textiles industry, eco-friendly often translates into all-natural bamboo towels, organic cotton sheeting or recycled glass bath accessories, but consumers and retailers are also starting to ask...

GLM lines up seminars for its Market Week.(the markets: textiles)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- George Little Management's inaugural New York Home Textiles Market Week is fast approaching, and tickets are on sale for the show' s seminar program. The seminars at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will focus on trend...

Edie, Inc.'s designs head outdoors.(the markets: textiles)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Edie, Inc. is venturing outdoors with a new line: Edie, Inc. Outside. "I have a house in the Hamptons, and I wasn't finding what I wanted to help decorate outdoors," said Edie Roberts, vice president...

Designers Guild: a colorful lifestyle.(the markets: textiles)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- In 1970, when Tricia Guild started the Britain-based Designers Guild, a company best known for its use of bright color in bedding and textiles, she already had a clear vision of what she wanted it to become. "I wanted to do...

The turning point: amid a conservative buying climate, vendors see the Atlanta market as a step in the right direction for the industry and are optimistic that retailers will be ready to spend.(the markets: floor covering)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA -- Now is the time for a turnaround. At least that's what area-rug vendors are hoping will stem from the summer markets, beginning this week with the International Area Rug Market here. Conversations with...

Sphinx adds new series to Warhol Collection.(the markets: floor covering)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers has added a new series of designs to its Andy Warhol Home Collection, infusing the line with a fresh crop of bold hues and varying takes on contemporary design. Both...

Hellenic boosts Olson with gallery program.(the markets: floor covering)
July 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA -- In the spotlight for Hellenic Rug Imports this week will be a gallery program developed for its Candice Olson Collection of area rugs. Steve Mazarakis, chief executive officer of Hellenic, said it was...

Teach them well.(opinions)
July 16, 2007... Consider this: Two modernized Persian designs with similar colorways hang side-by-side in a rug gallery. The one on the left is labeled something along the lines of "724-b" and is counting on its good looks for a sale. The one on the right is...

Sunrise to sunset.(the markets: floor covering)
July 16, 2007... ATLANTA -- Is it the fading glow of the warm summer sun or foreshadowing of autumn's changing foliage that has brought such a wealth of glowing earthy shades to this market's introductions? It's likely a combination of both as nearly every...

Supersize it.(the markets: floor covering)
July 16, 2007... ATLANTA -- Call it blowing things into better proportion. Each market, it seems the patterning is bigger, more bold and more askew on its given field. A giant paisley bursts in from a corner, a massive floral allows space for fewer blooms, or a...

Pleasure in pales.(the markets: floor covering)
July 16, 2007... ATLANTA -- Soft pastels are having a moment in the spotlight as everything from the very traditional to the all-weather is sporting some shade of sherbet this season. Always a sweet spot for lovers of country-inspired decorating, the shades...

Capel Rugs.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... CAPEL RUGS features the Wilton-woven Festivale Collection, its latest contemporary addition. The collection includes a variety of large-scale geometric designs that mix circles, sleek lines and other shapes in four brightly colored styles.

Colonial Mills.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... COLONIAL MILLS debuts a new green face for the company with the opening of its redesigned eco-friendly showroom. Naturally, the floors are boasting the company's recently introduced Bamboozle Collection of braided-texture bamboo rugs by...

Couristan.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... COURISTAN shows six new area rug collections, with additions to both the powerloomed and handmade rosters and several new residential broadloom fashions. Among the area rugs are the powerloomed Bauhaus Collection, which was inspired by...

Ebisons Harounian Imports.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... EBISONS HAROUNIAN IMPORTS focuses on a cross-section of its programmed and one-of-a-kind series of goods from India, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Nepal and Iran at this market. Among the collections featured are Kabul, which includes...

828 International.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... 828 INTERNATIONAL adds the Laguna Collection, a group of 12 designs using point-on-point construction with drop-stitch weaving to enhance the texture and pattern definition. Shades of the impending fall season are evident in the color palette,...

Feizy Rugs.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... FEIZY RUGS rolls out several exercises in texture with its latest designs. The company's Home Collection gains new colors and patterns for the Iota Collection, which uses monochromatic hues of wool and faux silk and hand-carved details for...

Harounian Rugs International.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL shows its latest in the Eden Park and Mahal collections. The modern Nepalese designs in Eden Park are hand-tufted in China of 100 percent wool with viscose highlights. Mahal is a hand-knotted collection, woven in...

Hellenic Rug Imports.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... HELLENIC RUG IMPORTS focuses on its Candice Olson Collection of area rugs for this market and the recent addition of 16 new rugs to the collection. In addition to Olson selections, new hand-tufted transitional rugs from China using wool and...

Homefires.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... HOMEFIRES hosts Christmas in July with new fall and winter holiday designs for its Carefree line. The new designs come via artist Sara Rooney, a newcomer to the Homefires family. Among Rooney's designs are Jack-O-Lantern, complete with black...

Jaipur rugs.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... JAIPUR RUGS unveils two collections this week, bringing modern designs under its name for the first time. The Blue Collection marks the company's contemporary debut with geometrics and bold, curving lines. The collection is colored with organic...

Jaunty Inc.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... JAUNTY INC. adds many hand-tufted designs to its offering, including a variety of styles and colorations. Among the latest here is a pastel-colored piece from the Metro Collection, which is of mercerized cotton and has a looped construction;...

Kaleen.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... KALEEN introduces designs for both the Khazana and Tara collections. Khazana brings both soft contemporary and elegant transitional designs. The transitional pieces feature ornate, oversized patterns, coupled with a deep, rich palette. Earthy...

Karastan.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... KARASTAN brings new designs in what the company calls soft, livable colors, which include fresh-air creams, yellows, blues, greens and browns. Among the designs using the palette are Plum Blossom in Maize, which joins the Artworks Collection...

Kas rugs.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... KAS RUGS features new product for both its handmade and machine-made qualities, with understated contemporary patterns and damasks among the mix. The Catalina Collection gains a soft beige and blue, large-scale floral design called Paradise....

Loloi rugs.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... LOLOI RUGS adds to both powerloomed and handmade offerings. The company debuts the powerloomed Ambrose Collection, which delivers transitional styling, and also adds new designs and color-ways to its Peshawar-styled Legacy Collection. Among the...

Merida Meridian.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... MERIDA MERIDIAN grows its flatwoven Viewpoint line with the new Dimensions Collection. Mixing many methods, the Dimensions additions feature pattern-on-pattern rugs in tone-on-tone colors and cut-and-loop textures. It includes five new designs...

Momeni.(This Week at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
July 16, 2007... MOMENI introduces both handmade and powerloomed designs to its roster. Among them are Chantilly, a hand-knotted collection with delicate European influences, and a new group of powerloomed tapestries in Aubusson and transitional designs....