Kalaty Rug

What Kalaty Rug does

Kalaty Rug Corp. is a privately held US-based manufacturer and wholesaler of high-end area rugs, founded in 1984 and headquartered at 156 Duffy Ave., Hicksville, NY. The company produces and imports hand-knotted, handcrafted, and power-loomed rugs through a network of artisan weavers in India, with production involving hand spinning, dyeing of premium yarns, precision hand knotting (including a specialized Tibetan knot weave used in certain collections), and final finishing. Its portfolio spans Traditional, Transitional, and Modern style categories, with named collections such as EQUINOX, HELIX, LIMA, and HIMALAYA, an Accent Pillow line, and a proprietary Silkette yarn that imparts a silk-like sheen when blended with wool.

Kalaty distributes exclusively through an authorized dealer network rather than selling direct-to-consumer online; the corporate website functions as a product catalog and "Find a Dealer" locator, complemented by a B2B dealer portal for ordering and account management. The company operates trade showrooms in Long Island (year-round), Las Vegas (World Market Center), and High Point, NC (IHFC Space G369), which are open to trade buyers during major market events. A dedicated Kalaty Hospitality division (kalatyhospitality.com) addresses hotels, restaurants, and commercial interior projects, representing a separate vertical channel alongside the residential dealer channel.

Revenue mechanics are based on wholesale rug sales and custom rug orders (the Kalaty Custom program, which enables bespoke colorations for many hand-knotted designs). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions occur at the dealer level. Marketing channels include the website catalog, trade show presence, social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest), and dealer-facing content. The company is led by CEO David Kalaty and operates with a US headcount in the 11–50 range, with artisan production handled in India.

Name

Kalaty Rug

Legal name

KALATY RUG CORP.

Website

https://kalaty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kalaty Rug Corp., founded in 1984 and headquartered in Hicksville, NY, designs and imports high-end hand-knotted, handcrafted, and power-loomed rugs from India, distributing exclusively through authorized dealers, interior designers, and a dedicated hospitality division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Area Rug Manufacturing

NAICS

Carpet and Rug Mills (314110)

SIC

Carpets & Rugs (2273)

akta.pro primary industry

Area Rug Manufacturing (IMAOAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tufted Floor Coverings Manufacturing (IMAOAJAE)

Keywords

• Hand-knotted rugs
• Area rug manufacturing
• Artisanal rug collections
• Custom rug design
• Wholesale rug distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Rug Sales: Kalaty sells its rugs exclusively through authorized dealers and wholesale distribution. The website operates as a product catalog and dealer locator rather than a direct consumer e-commerce platform. Dealers purchase wholesale and sell to end consumers.
2. Custom Rug Orders: The company accepts custom rug orders through its Kalaty Custom program, producing bespoke hand-knotted rugs with custom colors and designs based on dealer or designer specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kalaty Rug Corp. is a manufacturer and wholesale supplier of premium hand-knotted, handcrafted, and power-loomed area rugs produced in India. Rugs are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network and via a dedicated hospitality division for commercial interiors, with customization available through the Kalaty Custom coloring program.

Product overview

Kalaty Rug Corp is a high-end artisanal rug company with 40+ years of experience offering a wide range of superior-quality hand-knotted, handcrafted and power-loomed rugs. The product portfolio includes core rug offerings (hand-knotted, handcrafted, and power-loomed rugs) organized into style categories (Traditional, Transitional, Modern), plus dedicated product collections such as EQUINOX (Tibetan knot wool/Silkette), HELIX (contemporary wool), LIMA (updated-traditional wool), and HIMALAYA (modern linear designs). The company also offers custom coloring services for hand-knotted designs, an Accent Pillow Collections line, a hospitality division (Kalaty Hospitality), and a B2B dealer portal. Rugs are available in various colors, patterns, weaves, constructions, textures, shapes and sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand-Knotted Rugs Premium hand-knotted area rugs crafted by artisans in India using traditional techniques, featuring superior quality yarns and meticulous hand knotting processes.
• Handcrafted Rugs Artisanal rugs produced using hand spinning and dyeing of premium yarns, with final finishing steps completed by skilled craftspeople.
• Power-Loomed Rugs Machine-made rugs offering accessibility and consistency in various styles, patterns, and price points.
• EQUINOX Collection Hand-knotted Tibetan rug collection featuring modern color sensibilities with random transitional 'broken' motifs using wool and Silkette materials, with some designs including hand carving.
• HELIX Collection Contemporary cutting-edge rug collection featuring modern graphic motifs, meticulously hand knotted of premium hand-spun wool.
• LIMA Collection Timeless updated-traditional rug collection with borderless classic floral patterns and motifs on jewel tones and subtle-hued grounds, hand knotted of 100% premium hand-spun wool.
• HIMALAYA Collection Modern linear area rug collection with bold curves and artful simplicity, meticulously hand knotted of 100% premium hand-spun wool yarns.
• Accent Pillow Collections Pillow collections handcrafted to complement the artisanal rugs, featuring colors, styles, and patterns in Soumak and other artisanal techniques.
• Kalaty Custom Custom coloring program offering personalized color options for many hand-knotted rug designs, enabling bespoke design possibilities via dealer or designer specifications.
• Kalaty Hospitality Dedicated hospitality-focused division offering Kalaty rug products and services for hotels, restaurants, and commercial interior design projects.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Authorized DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKalaty distributes exclusively through a network of authorized dealers who purchase wholesale and sell to end consumers. The company provides dealers with a dedicated portal, catalog access, and showroom support during major markets.
• Hospitality Clients (via Kalaty Hospitality)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company operates a dedicated hospitality division (kalatyhospitality.com) serving hotels, restaurants, and commercial interiors, suggesting a specialized channel for hospitality-sector customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nourison: Large area rug and broadloom manufacturer with a deep wholesale/dealer network and a broad assortment spanning hand-knotted, hand-tufted, and machine-made constructions — directly overlapping Kalaty's product mix and channel model.
• Loloi Rugs: Fast-growing wholesale area rug company selling exclusively through dealers and designers, with a portfolio that spans hand-knotted, power-loomed, and designer-licensed collections — a closely comparable GTM and assortment.
• Jaipur Living: Wholesale rug and home-textiles company producing artisan and power-loomed rugs largely in India, with a similar B2B trade model targeting interior designers and furniture retailers.
• Surya: Wholesale rug and home accessories manufacturer with showrooms at High Point and Las Vegas, selling through dealers and designers — directly mirroring Kalaty's trade-show-driven distribution strategy.
• Safavieh: Vertically integrated rug and home furnishings wholesaler with a large dealer footprint and showrooms at major US home-furnishings markets, competing head-to-head in the same mid- to high-end area rug segment.
• Feizy Rugs: Family-owned wholesale area rug company with both hand-knotted and machine-made lines, distributing through designers and retailers — a strong structural analogue to Kalaty's family-owned, dealer-led model.
• Dash & Albert: Wholesale area rug brand offering cotton, wool, and indoor/outdoor rugs through dealers and designers; comparable product breadth and B2B channel, with a design-forward assortment similar to Kalaty's modern collections.
• Annie Selke: Wholesale home-textiles and rug company (parent of Dash & Albert) selling through designers, retailers, and hospitality accounts — overlapping Kalaty in both the dealer channel and the hospitality division.

Broad incumbents

• Oriental Weavers: One of the world's largest machine-made rug manufacturers, with extensive US wholesale presence; overlaps with Kalaty's power-loomed and mid-tier hand-tufted segments but at vastly greater scale.
• Karastan (Mohawk Industries): Heritage premium rug and carpet brand owned by Mohawk Industries, the largest US flooring company; competes in the same premium area rug space as Kalaty but as part of a much broader flooring portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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