Capel Rugs

Capel Rugs – Capel Inc is a family owned business with over 90 years experience. In 1917 Mr. Leon Capel was living in Troy, NC where he had an incredible passion for braided rugs. Around the time that Henry Ford invented the tractor, Leon launched his first collection entitled “New Departure”. From day one, the idea was to provide beautiful yet durable rugs that would last. Durable braided rugs is what he had envisioned all along. In 1936, two spinning mills were acquired to keep up with the growing popularity. It soon became apparent to Leon that every family could use a braided area rug. In the 1960s, Capel branched out from braids and began offering imported collections from Japan and Finland. They eventually started purchasing high quality hand-knotted and hand-tufted area rugs primarily from India and China.

In 1975 after attending college, Jesse Capel hopped on board and was the first of 3 sons to join the business. The other brothers Leon Jr. and Aaron soon followed suit. This second generation of family members are referred to as G2. The third generation (G3) joined the business in the 1980s. Today this 3rd generation plays a major role in the company dealing with everything from licensing to human resources. In 1978 Capel’s efforts were really starting to payoff, with the Old Homestead collection induced into the World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame. They were also recognized as America’s oldest and largest importer and manufacturer of braided area rugs. The man who started it all passed away in 1972 however what he has left behind is truly a dream come true. To this day, Capel still does their own spinning, dyeing, braiding and sewing from their factories in Troy, NC. With over 400 employees, they continue to perfect their craft and desire to provide quality products. We invite to you browse our entire collection of Capel area rugs & carpets below where you will find a variety of unique designs, many styles and color combinations.