The market is also hungry for patchwork creations made from old Oriental rugs. Overdyed or faded, these stylish designer pieces lend any room a touch of extravagance. All in all, the high end of the floor coverings market has probably never been so spoiled for choice. That goes for the materials as well as the designs, with rugs made from virgin wool and silk now vying for attention with productions in leather, lamb and llama hide.

Hand-made carpets and rugs are certainly the best way to go for any boutique that prides itself on style and taste. That's because they offer powerful visual appeal, certainly, but also because they impart warmth, a unique and indefinable ambience, and lend their surroundings a certain air of exclusivity. Whether Oriental, Antique or Modern, high-pile or hand-tufted, each rug is a one-off original with its own story to tell. This trend is being driven principally by the demographic structure of the market, as the modern apartments favored by young people tend to have a rather minimalist design language that cries out for powerful contrasts of the kind provided by one-off, original creations.

The classic hand-made carpets and rugs segment still offers plenty of new designs for your customers to discover, as will be eminently clear in Halls 19 to 21 and 23 at DOMOTEX. There, over 450 international exhibitors will be presenting the key trends of the 2012-2013 season and inviting you on a tour of the rugs of the world. The journey will start with the mysteries of Morocco and will take in Egypt and its rich historic legacy before heading across to Persia, Russia and Afghanistan and, finally, back to the avant-garde studios of big-city Europe. The very best that the world of hand-made carpets has to offer in the way of avant-garde creations and classic Oriental flair will be on show at the ever-spectacular Souk Deluxe special display. At this sumptuous, Arabian Nights-inspired jewel of Hall 20, the world's leading carpet makers will showcase the finest creations in their repertoire.

Domotex 2012 is also hosting the prestigious Carpet Design Awards (CDA) for creativity, quality and innovative design in hand-made carpets and rugs. The CDA puts the spotlight on the most innovative designs by contemporary artists and textile studios. The restricted number of carpets on display and the exquisite quality of the materials used reinforce the event's exclusivity and prestige.

Be sure to allow plenty of time for a ramble through the hand-made carpets and rugs display area, an exquisite weave of modern and classic. Carpets, like all forms of hand-craftsmanship, are best appreciated at leisure. Many of these creations have in fact been years – decades even – in the making, so it is only right to take a little time to admire them. All in all, this display offers a mix of quality advice, hallowed tradition and calm, expert guidance in home décor selection that is much prized by lovers of modern home living culture.