Las Vegas – Capel Rugs has debuted three Moroccan-inspired rug collections at Las Vegas Market this week.
All three new Moroccan collections – Bazaar, Casablanca and Sahara – explore different themes, drawing on the spirit of this culturally rich North African crossroads. Key features of the handmade collections include bold colors, intricate geometric patterns and rich textures.
“Everyone has loved the innovative colors of Bazaar and Casablanca,” said Cameron Capel, Capel Rugs president of sales and marketing. “And Sahara won favor for its fabulous luxurious hand.”
Bazaar is a vibrant hand-knotted collection. Its 100% wool design, made in India, celebrates the color and craft of contemporary Moroccan fabrics. The multi-hued color stories flow across each surface in rugged geometric motifs and painterly lines that evoke the artistic character of handcrafted Moroccan textiles. “Every rug in the Bazaar collection feels like a curated artwork: bold, layered and full of movement,” said Capel.
Putting a new spin on Moroccan-inspired hand-knotted design is Casablanca. Casablanca features 100% New Zealand felted wool that is hand-loomed in India. The rug’s design combines light backgrounds with soft greens and calming blues, accented by rugged geometric lines.
“Casablanca delivers a warm, inviting and distinctly contemporary look, with the imperfect, hand-drawn lines adding texture and character,” Capel added.
Rounding out the new North African-inspired rugs is Sahara, a modern homage to Moroccan minimalism.
Each rug in the Sahara collection features a clean, contemporary geometric linework set against light, neutral backdrops evocative of desert landscapes. Hand-loomed in India with premium New Zealand wool, Sahara features a thick, dense pile.
Another new hand-knotted collection being shown in Las Vegas for the first time is Tessara, made in India using 100% wool. Woven in a refined quality, each piece showcases the intricate detail and durability that defines heirloom rugs.
