Everyone designed by Penelope Fischer-White
Kosha Rug designed by Suzanne Tick
Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather, Fabric, a leading resource for the hospitality, contract and residential markets, is proud to announce Woven Resistance, a four-city exhibition and a month-long online auction of 13 unique carpets designed in collaboration with leading interior designers and architects. Proceeds from Woven Resistance, which kicks off with an event in New York on February 5 at the Freehand Hotel, will benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.
Woven Resistance brings together 13 interior designers and industry professionals to create one-of-a-kind hand-tufted and flat weave rugs in sustainable fibers. Each is an original work of art representing the designer’s personal response to the current political environment in the United States. Participating designers include Matt Goodrich of Goodrich Design; Penelope Fischer-White; Suzanne Tick, of Suzanne Tick Designs; and others.
Throughout February, Woven Resistance will travel the country for a series of live exhibitions. In partnership with Freehand Hotel Group, a selection of carpets will be spotlighted with one-day, in-person events at Freehand New York (February 5), Freehand Miami (February 11), Freehand Chicago (February 18) and Freehand Los Angeles (February 23). From February 5 through February 25, every carpet will be available through an online silent auction to benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.
“I was searching for a way to unite the design community and our sustainable, creative carpet supply chain, to help charities that are currently in need,” said Jamie Stern, CEO of Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather, Fabric. “I felt compelled to act by channeling our energy into this online auction and these four events to help LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change. We reached out to designers in the interior design community to create sustainable 100% wool and silk rugs which we’re exhibiting around the country. Our aim is to generate significant funding to support organizations leading the fight. From this shared resolve, Woven Resistance was born.”
The online auction will be open from February 5 – 25, 2026, accessible to bidders worldwide. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the organizations leading these critical efforts; individual donations are also encouraged.
Resist designed by Jamie Stern
Auction details:
Date: February 5, 2026 – February 25, 2026
Location: www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com
Preview: A full catalog with high-resolution images and detailed descriptions of each rug is available for preview at www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com .
How to Bid:
Interested parties are encouraged to register to bid in advance via www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com . Those unable to participate in the auction are encouraged to donate in support of each non-profit’s mission.
About Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather, Fabric
For 40 years, Jamie Stern has been a leading interior design resource for furniture, carpet, leather and fabric, working with the country’s top designers on high-profile projects worldwide. The company offers an ever-expanding standard product line and designer-driven collections, with endless custom capability. Every piece is backed by outstanding customer service. For more information, visit www.jamiesterndesign.com.