From Scandinavian craftsmanship to contemporary collaborations, these outdoor rug collections demonstrate how design is increasingly moving beyond the threshold of the home
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From romantic florals to Mediterranean-inspired textures and bold graphic designs, these six new rugs highlight the summer's most exciting directions in contemporary craft and interiors
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In exactly one week, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 returns to Shanghai from 27–29 May, bringing together exhibitors and international visitors for Asia-Pacific’s leading carpet and flooring trade fair
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At the 61st Venice Biennale (2026), Faig Ahmed’s solo exhibition The Attention for the Azerbaijan Pavilion reimagines the carpet as a shifting system of perception, where craft, language and cosmology intersect
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Drawing inspiration from the timeless beauty of the French Riviera, La Manufacture Cogolin’s latest collection, captures the atmosphere and landscapes of the Mediterranean through a series of richly textured, artisanal rugs
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From collectible design and bespoke production to material craftsmanship, ICFF and NYCxDESIGN 2026 showcase t a new generation of rug and textile brands shaping the future of contemporary interiors
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This May, XTANT NOMAD 2026 in Palma de Mallorca will unite global artisans in a celebration of textile art, craftsmanship and the enduring relevance of ancestral knowledge
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May’s International Carpet Festival in Baku put traditional craftsmanship at the heart of contemporary life
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In just two days, the International Carpet Festival will take over Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City, presenting a programme of exhibitions, forums and live craft
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Marking its third edition and the tenth anniversary of Azerkhalcha’s designer division, the Baku Carpet Festival brings together industry voices, regional traditions and a city-wide programme of exhibitions
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COVER’s Raquel Diazdowney visits A media lumbre (Gently Under the Flame) at the Institut Valencià d’Art Modern, an exhibition exploring material knowledge and craft, set to travel across Spain throughout 2026
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To mark 100 years, Georgia Couri and Larry Mahurter speak to COVER’s Libbi Kettle, reflecting on a timeline of design with a skilful eye on both modern and future styles
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Kayla Mattes transforms the visual language of the internet into vibrant handwoven tapestries where pixels, memes and material craft collide in richly textured form
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Textile art takes centre stage at the Saatchi Gallery, as fifteen artists redefine the medium’s place within contemporary fine art
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Opening today in London, Paint! Pattern! Print! celebrates the vibrant and influential work of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, tracing five decades of bold, painterly textile design that reshaped the language of pattern
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COVER's Rachel Meek learns how celebrated artist Keith Collins has carved out a unique Pop Art style practice using waste materials and bold talent, attracting a star-studded cast of followers for the past fifty years
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Two houses are transformed by 23 interior designers, showcasing shell décor, soft maximalism and curtain-wall interiors
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DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 in Shanghai offers buyers a unique chance to discover the latest flooring innovations, connect with global suppliers and explore emerging Asian markets
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At a time when AI is under scrutiny, not least for its role in global conflict, this feature from COVER 82 turns to the rug community, exploring its cautious approach to the new era of technology and what it might mean for its future
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Artist Milla Novo reimagines her immersive textile installation Ancestral Whispers within an Alpine snowfield, where vibrant hand-knotted macramé contrasts with the stark mountain landscape
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More than 100 years since it was founded, OBEETEE has returned to its British roots with the opening of its first permanent London showroom
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COVER attended London Design Week, where showrooms and guest brands unveiled their latest collections and design highlights
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The third edition of MATTER and SHAPE returns to Paris from 6–9 March 2026, unfolding in the storied surroundings of the Jardin des Tuileries during Paris Fashion Week
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Running until 14 March at the Lowe Art Museum, How Much A Heart Can Hold examines female identity, artistic legacy and the obscured histories of influential women
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Set to feature in the COVER 82 issue out this March, Managing Director of La Manufacture Cogolin & Tai Ping EMEA Sarah Henry provides the answers to all the questions we have about their new rugs
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As to be featured in our approaching COVER 82 issue, here are some rug collections that bring the infinite into the interior through craft and design
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Denna Jones examines how Woven Resistance transforms design into dissent, channeling resistance while raising funds for climate action and LGBTQ+ communities
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Rachel Fasciani seeks guidance on essential informed strategies from significant figures within the rug industry during an increasing complex market
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Wool. Silk. Resistance. at the Museum Angewandte Kunst opens its showcase of textile designs woven in layers of collective dissent
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Aspura unveils The Kamala House Carpet at the 2026 India Art fair, a limited-edition collectable rug that weaves a homage to the work of the late Balkrishna V. Doshi
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