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Tai Ping Carpets
TypePublic company
IndustryInterior design
Founded1956 (1956)
Headquarters
909 Cheung Sha Wan Road
Cheung Sha Wan
,
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Area served
Worldwide
WebsiteTai Ping Carpets

Tai Ping Carpets International Ltd. (HKEX: 0146)[1][2] is a global custom carpet company serving the residential, hospitality,[3] aviation,[4] and marine sectors.[5] Based in Hong Kong, Tai Ping operates showrooms and sales offices in cities across North America, Europe, and Asia, including New York, Paris, London, Milan, and Hong Kong.

The company's brands includes Tai Ping,[6] Edward Fields[7] and La Manufacture Cogolin.[8]

History

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1956–1960s

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Tai Ping (meaning “Great Peace” in Chinese) was founded in Hong Kong in 1956 by Sir Lawrence Kadoorie, Sir Horace Kadoorie, and a group of international business associates. The company initially focused on preserving the tradition of handmade Chinese carpets and supporting craftspeople who had relocated from Mainland China. Early projects included a custom carpet for Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.[9][10]

Shortly after its founding, the company director, Anthony Yeh developed a motorized hand-tufting gun that enabled faster and more efficient carpet production and later became widely adopted within the industry.[11][12][13] In 1957, Tai Ping opened a showroom in Hong Kong beside The Peninsula Hotel, and in 1959, relocated production to a larger facility in Tai Po in the New Territories.[14]

1960s–1970s

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During the 1960s and 1970s, Tai Ping expanded internationally, opening its first overseas showroom in Paris in 1963. The company produced carpets for high-profile residences, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Élysée Palace, as well as royal households in Thailand and Brunei. [15][16] Between 1961 and 1965, the Tai Po factory was expanded to 60,000 square meters. To support growing demand, Tai Ping established the Philippine Carpet Manufacturing Corporation (PCMC) in 1966, the Thailand Carpet Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TCMC) in 1968, and a joint venture factory in Singapore's Jurong Industrial Estate in 1971.[17][18][19]

1980s–2000s

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During the 1980s and 1990s, Tai Ping continued its international expansion, opening a flagship showroom in Paris[20] in 1982 and its first London showroom on Savile Row in 1985, which was later succeeded by a flagship showroom on Fulham Road in 2024.[21] During this period, the company completed projects including a hand-tufted carpet for the mosque at Riyadh International Airport Mosque.

In the 2000s, the company expanded its presence in the United States, opening a flagship showroom in New York City in 2004, now located in the Architects & Designers Building anchored in the heart of Manhattan's design district, and acquiring the American carpet company Edward Fields in 2005. Edward Fields' carpets have been installed in locations including the White House and Air Force One, and the brand operates through shared Tai Ping showrooms in the United States.[22][23]

2010s–present

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In 2010, Tai Ping purchased La Manufacture Cogolin,[24] the French producer of hand-woven Jacquard carpets, founded by Jean Lauer [25] in 1924. Under Tai Ping direction, the company's original workshops were restored and a new Paris showroom was opened in June 2012.[26]

Also in June 2012, Tai Ping launched a new European flagship on Rue Montalembert in Paris [27][28] conceived by Belgian born, Paris-based designer Ramy Fischler[29], while today's showroom is now located at 3 Place des Victoires.

Between 2018 and 2024, Tai Ping opened a production facility in Xiamen and launched new showrooms in Milan, Shanghai, London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. In 2024, Tai Ping further expanded its global presence with showroom openings in several major cities: New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.[30][31][32]

Management and strategic development

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In September 2017, Tai Ping sold its commercial business to an independent third party. This sale included the manufacture, distribution and sales of machine-made commercial carpet, and it allowed Tai Ping to focus its operations, marketing and sales efforts on custom-made artisan products for use in homes, yachts and private jets, along with high-end commercial locations such as boutique stores, hotels and corporate offices.

In January 2018, former COO Mark Worgan became Tai Ping's CEO, replacing James H. Kaplan.[33] Other key personnel include CFO Alex Lung, CSO Joel Frommann, and Managing Directors for each of Tai Ping's global regions: Sarah Henry (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Celia Yeung (Asia) and Kate Judd (Americas). Nicholas Colfer serves as Chairman.[34]

Products

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Tai Ping's custom-tufted products are manufactured in its proprietary factory in Xiamen. The company's hand-knotted carpets are handwoven in independent factories in China and Nepal. Hand-loomed rugs under the Manufacture Cogolin brand are still made on Jacquard looms in France.

Sustainability

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Tai Ping holds both Gold and Platinum NSF 140 certifications,[35][36] from the American National Standards Institute ANSI, as well as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Internally, Tai Ping has implemented Tai Ping Towards Sustainability, (TPTS),[37] a program dedicated to sustainable practices and achievements.

Tai Ping holds certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001,[38] as well as Green Label Plus (GLP+) certification from the Carpet and Rug Institute for indoor air quality.[39]

Awards and recognition

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The company has received award such as the Vogue Living Design Awards[40], and Blue Wake Awards.[41]

References

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  1. ↑ "HKEX Group". Hkex.com.hk. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  2. ↑ "House of Tai Ping". House of Tai Ping. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  3. ↑ "TAI PING CARPETS". Edida-awards.com. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  4. ↑ "At the Tai Ping house, carpets are like artwork". Maison & Objet. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  5. ↑ "Blue Wake™ Awards 2025: winners recognised for their sustainable solutions in yachting". Monaco Yacht Show. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  6. ↑ "Homepage". Tai Ping. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  7. ↑ "Homepage". Edwardfields.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  8. ↑ "Cogolin". Manufacturecogolin.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  9. ↑ "Tai Ping Carpets: A Humble Beginning in Hong Kong 篳路藍縷：太平地氈". Hong Kong Heritage Project. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "House of Tai Ping Archive ([1970s–1990s]) - House of Tai Ping | Archives | M+ Museum". Mplus.org.hk. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  11. ↑ "From cottage industry beginnings, Tai Ping has been at the forefront of innovation in its rise to regional heavyweight". South China Morning Post. September 30, 2001. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  12. ↑ Korey, Eileen (14 April 2022). "In Memoriam: Life Trustee Anthony Y.C. Yeh G'49, an Innovator at the Intersection of Engineering and Business". Syracuse University News. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  13. ↑ [dead link]
  14. ↑ David Graver (2015-06-17). "The House of Tai Ping Carpets". Coolhunting.com. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  15. ↑ Lo, Eileen Yin-Fei (1987-11-08). "SHOPPER'S WORLD; Chinese Carpets Fit for a Prince". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  16. ↑ "WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2007-1219". Wipo.int. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  17. ↑ "Hong Kong carpet maker weaves 60 years of history". South China Morning Post. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  18. ↑ Calasanz, Pierre A. (January 5, 2017). "The Peninsula Manila, Then and Now". Esquire. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ "House of Tai Ping Archive ([1970s–1990s]) - House of Tai Ping | Archives | M+ Museum". Mplus.org.hk. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  20. ↑ "Société TAI PING CARPETS EUROPE : Chiffre d'affaires, statuts, extrait d'immatriculation". Pappers.fr (in French). Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  21. ↑ "Tai Ping Opens New Showroom At Fulham Road, Brompton Design District". Luxuriousmagazine.cm. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  22. ↑ "05172005 TaiPing New Headquarters,Showroom | News | Rug News". Rugnews.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  23. ↑ "04052005 TaiPing Acquires Edward Fields | News | Rug News". Rugnews.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  24. ↑ “Company Overview of Manufacture Des Tapis De Cogolin Sarl[link removed], “Bloomberg BusinessWeek”
  25. ↑ “Recherce thematique Manufacture des Tapis”, "Journées Européennes du Patrimoine", 15-16 Septembre, 2012
  26. ↑ "Manufacture Cogolin — Notre showroom à Paris est ouvert". Manufacturecogolin.com. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Tai Ping, Hôtel de Livry, Paris". Homebuildlife. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  28. ↑ "Tai Ping, Hôtel de Livry, Paris". Wallpaperzdesign.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  29. ↑ "Ramy Fischler for Tai Ping Carpets in Paris". Tlmagazine.com. 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  30. ↑ "Tai Ping Carpets Opens First Shanghai Showroom". Interior Design. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  31. ↑ Vergneres, Frederic (2021-03-16). "Tai Ping's new Parisian Showroom". Ultimate Jet | The Voice of Business Aviation since 2008. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  32. ↑ "Tai Ping Carpets Ltd | Hong Kong Tourism Board". Discoverhongkong.com. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
  33. ↑ "TAI PING CARPET (00146.HK) Appoints CEO". Aastocks.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  34. ↑ "Tai Ping Carpets International Limited". Irasia.com. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  35. ↑ Hasek, Glenn (October 17, 2011). "Tai Ping Achieves NSF 140 Gold, Platinum Certifications | Green Lodging News". Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  36. ↑ Tai Ping Carpets, "Certification-Palooza", 20 February 2012
  37. ↑ [dead link]
  38. ↑ "Tai Ping Carpets International Limited : Annual Report 2024/25" (PDF). Hkexnews.hk. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  39. ↑ "CS14 Silk with SB Latex Backing". The Carpet and Rug Institute. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  40. ↑ "All The Winners From The Vogue Living Design Awards 2024". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  41. ↑ "Blue Wake™ Awards 2025: winners recognised for their sustainable solutions in yachting". Monaco Yacht Show. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
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