Shaw to debut new rug collections

By Cecile B. Corral -- Home Textiles Today, 12/18/2000 12:00:00 AM

DALTON, GA -Shaw Rugs will be introducing two new rug collections-Promenade and Nexus-at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market in January.

The Promenade collection, made of machine-woven polypropylene, features a blue, white and yellow colorway and a mix of classical, contemporary and transitional designs.

Promenade is available in six sizes from 2 feet, 3 inches by 3 feet, 2 inches to 9 feet, 3 inches by 12 feet, 9 inches. The suggested retail price for the 6 foot by 9 foot rug is $249.99.

The Nexus collection rugs are woven on Wilcom machines and are made of 100 percent wool, giving the rugs a hand-made look and quality because of the loop construction. Their designs are transitional to contemporary.

The Nexus rugs come in three sizes: 5 feet by 8 feet, with a suggested retail price of $999; 8 feet by 11 feet; and 9 feet by 13 feet.