I’ve been in love with Amy Helfand’s designs ever since reading about her at Apartment Therapy, so I was thrilled to finally meet her at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair where she was displaying her latest work. Inspired by the prayer flags of Kathmandu and artwork connected to those images, her gorgeous Garland rugs are hand-knotted in Tibetan wool and Chinese silk. As a dedicated member of GoodWeave, Amy ensures that her rugs are independently certified as child-labor free. While her designs are (regrettably) out of my price range, they might be the perfect addition for those looking for one-of-a-kind pieces with a story to boot. –Sarah C.

Visit Amy’s website for more on her ICFF installation and additional designs, or tour her row house in Red Hook, Brooklyn, courtesy of Apartment Therapy.