The carpet retail industry is rising steadily. More than just a home or office accessory, carpets have long been considered an art form, and the rising appreciation for creating beautiful, comfortable and distinctive interiors has fuelled demand.
Customised carpets, in a range of modern and traditional styles, have enabled carpet lovers to take this ancient art form to a new level. It may be hand-knotted or hand- or machine-tufted, but there's no doubt that the art of carpet making is more alive today than ever.
Robert Keilitz, managing director for Asia of the residential and boutique contract sector at Tai Ping Carpets, said: 'A carpet is the fifth wall of a room and clients today no longer view a carpet as just an object to finish a room. People are taking a genuine interest in making their space as comfortable, design-savvy and good looking as possible.'
Tai Ping Carpets, an internationally renowned manufacturer whose client list ranges from airports to royal families and heads of state, casinos, yachts and private homes, has more than 50 years of experience in carpet production.
The company operates on five continents, and has a team of in-house designers and ateliers in Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Calhoun, Georgia in the United States.
To cope with its burgeoning business, the company's Hong Kong showroom is set to triple in size by early next year and more showrooms will be added in developing markets.