In the nineteenth issue (illustrated here) COVER considers the coming of age of the contemporary design rug. Wider appreciation and the increased involvement of top-tier designers has taken contemporary design rugs to a new level. We look at the innovative collaborations and commissions that are changing the face of the industry. Nodus is at the forefront of this phenomenon, we look at their work with the Campana Brothers and Romeo Gigli’s collection for Altai Gallery. Insight examines the work of virtuoso weaver Beate von Harten and Italian furniture design guru Giulio Cappellini’s new rug collection. We take a look at the sumptuous and vibrant Ottoman-inspired designs of Rocio Moreno, the latest trend for rainbow bright textiles and Product Selector showcases a selection of the best technicolour rugs. A feature on Reformed Weavings examines the fashion for recycled patchwork rugs and we take a look at the extraordinary career of the textile designer Lucienne Day, who died earlier this year. International interior designers Martyn Lawrence-Bullard and Claude Missir take us on a tour of their use of textiles within interiors while Retail Report gives a round-up of our top picks from the international fairs. Other highlights include: a feature on JAB the world’s largest textile distributor and a spotlight on Fante flags …plus much more!!!