COVER Connect New York is an annual trade show for high-end rug brands, curated and hosted by COVER magazine. Since the first edition in 2021 it has been steadily increasing the breadth of products offered, through attracting even more top-level, dynamic exhibitors. It’s a firm favorite with motivated professional buyers from area rug galleries, furniture retailers and department stores, plus interior designers too—all of whom favor its convenient location, collaborative atmosphere and impressive rug and carpet options.
The 2025 edition is now well established at its two neighboring venues in central Manhattan. The esteemed international companies participating have been carefully selected to complement one another’s product and to present the widest possible variety of production and styles. Offering bespoke options for the residential and commercial sectors, they bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for handmade rugs, weaving, design, and innovation.
New names to watch out for are Couristan and Kaleen, well known for their wide-ranging product offerings, plus Olker Rugs with attractive pieces woven in Afghanistan and The New England Collection offering custom hooked rugs with a modern take on classic design. European companies Battilossi and Paulig return, along with Knots Rugs from the UK—launching two special artist collections. There are of course, many highly reputable North American companies taking part such as Momeni—which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025—Rug & Kilim, Tamarian, Lapchi, Anadol Rug Co., French Accents, Samad, Harounian Rugs International (HRI), Harcourt Collection, Wool & Silk, Zollanvari and Sumaq Alpaca. There are material specialists like DMI with natural plant fiber flooring; Pampas Leather with Argentinian cow hide creations and Sumaq Alpaca with the softest imaginable home textiles crafted in Peru. Together, these companies offer a vast assortment of handmade area rugs and complimentary woven flooring. Plus there are underlay and other related service providers on hand in the same location.
So, visitors can not only shop for the latest product offerings but can also be inspired by design-led collections and converse with forward-thinking, knowledgeable rug-industry people. Buyers will receive an incredible insight into weavings available today, from exclusive, artisan-made artworks to more affordable, stylish carpeting solutions. The show promotes the extraordinary and timeless potential of woven flooring, from the traditional ornate Persian or Turkish Ushak rug to ultra-modern art pieces and everything in between making COVER Connect New York the ideal place to shop for your ultimate rug solutions. Expect to discover new collections, the latest designs and technical developments, plus a huge range of custom rug options, in an inspiring and supportive environment.
