Capel Rugs Debuting Cococozy Line

April 14, 2013  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Rugs on April 15, 2013 Capel Rugs and blogger and textile designer Coco, founder of the Cococozy design blog, have teamed for a line of licensed rugs being introduced at High Point Market.

Coco has translated her unique graphic design aesthetic into rug collections that are colorful and comfortable, with a fresh California twist.

"I am beyond thrilled to be partnering with a prestige brand like Capel to introduce the first Cococozy rug collection," said Coco. "I have always wanted to design rugs because they are such an important part of decorating. This rug collection is filled with a selection of designs that are modern, stylish and accessible."

Executed in a 100 percent wool, hand-knotted Indo Tibetan weave, the Cococozy for Capel Rugs line showcases the designers signature patterns and textures in a variety of lively colors, including pink, navy and peacock blue. Each of the five collections--24 rugs in all--can be mixed and matched, with themes ranging from the bold to the demure.

"Capel's designer partnerships continue to set new standards, and we worked closely with Coco to create a line that brings the allure of her fresh style to our customers in a remarkable hand-knotted product that has a soft, plush feel," said Allen Robertson, vice president of sales for Capel. "The quality and design of Cococozy for Capel Rugs are exceptional. With five collections and 24 rugs to choose from, our customers can experience a unique taste of California-cool, simply by shopping at Capel."

With approximately 5 million page views per year, and more than 80,000 daily followers on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, Cococozy has become a popular voice for design lovers. Readers include everyday decor enthusiasts as well as celebrities, such as pop star Katy Perry and interior design guru Jonathan Adler.

In 2011, Coco created a luxury line of textiles under the Cococozy brand. The collection features pillows, throws, bedding and drapery, all made in the United States. and designed by Coco. Recently, the line was expanded to include an assortment of accessories such as soy candles and tabletop items.

In January 2013, Cococozy was awarded the Best New Product Award at the New York International Gift Fair.

At Market, Capel Rugs will host Cocktails with Coco, in the company's showroom, 112 Market Square, on Monday, April 22 at 4 p.m.