How One Studio Is Bringing Worldly Rugs + Tapestries To Colorado

Don’t let the bohemian vibe of Integral Thread fool you. CEO Stephanie Holmes is a focused business owner who cultivates relationships around the world to bring luxurious rugs and tapestries to Colorado. Here, she tells us about her studio and its ethos.

What’s new in the rug world for 2025?

Luxury plains will continue to rule our industry, so be on the look-out for alpaca, cashmere, wild silk, mohair and various types of sheep’s wool. Although most of our rugs are sourced in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Italy and Peru, our most popular trend is the colorful artist series by our curated vendor, Knots Rugs, out of London. Look for bronzes, honeys, golds and warm, rosy browns.

What influences your rug compositions?

We are continuously experimenting with material options and various weaving techniques, using staples like high-quality New Zealand wool and Chinese silk but also plant fibers like cactus, nettle and linen.

How can designers collaborate with Integral Thread?

Collaborative projects are our favorites! We regularly sit down with designers to determine quality, budget, durability and sustainability requirements, then create the perfect one-of-a-kind rug for their client.

Tell us about your charity work.

It’s crucial to give back and support each other. I treat Integral Thread like a nonprofit: My goal has always been to use our success, outreach and profits to give back to our local community, our international weaving communities and our charitable partners. We are integral to each other’s existence.