Meet The Founder

Isaiah Payne launched CoolestRugz in 2023 with nothing but a tufting gun, A punch needle an vision, and a mission to change how the world sees rug art. What started as a late-night creative outlet in Kansas City quickly evolved into something bigger — a movement.
At first, Isaiah handcrafted rugs for local clients, influencers, and artists — but deep down, he knew the work belonged in frames, not just on floors. That spark led to a full transformation of rug tufting into collectible, gallery-ready textile art.
Isaiah’s mission is to give people art they can feel — physically, emotionally, and historically. Each piece is built with intention, framed with care, and made to live forever on the walls of homes, studios, and collectors around the world.

Highlights That Led to the Next Level

  • The Day Rug Art Hit the Airwaves

    This moment right here? Surreal.

    I walked into that studio carrying more than a rug — I carried a story, a dream, and the years of work behind it. Being featured live on TV wasn’t just about exposure… it was about validation. A chance to show the world that rug art can speak, move, and inspire.
    KC Live gave me a platform to share what I do and why I do it. I didn’t walk in as a business — I walked in as an artist with a vision, representing Kansas City with every stitch. That day reminded me: people are watching, and the mission is real.
    Click to see this iconic memory 

  • The Night the Runway Met Rug Art

    I walked the runway not with fashion, but with culture in hand — holding a custom KC Chiefs rug I designed by hand, representing my city with every thread. The crowd wasn’t just watching a show — they witnessed a statement.
    This wasn’t about just rugs. This was about legacy, art, and energy colliding under the lights. It was the first time my work hit the runway, and I made sure it landed loud.

  • Dwayne Bowe Reveals His Own Iconic Textile Art

    Real ones don’t just show up — they show love.

    Shoutout to Dwayne Bowe for always being in my corner, hyping me up, and putting real energy behind my art. From the field to the floor — now he’s laid up on my custom rug, reppin’ my work like it’s Super Bowl-worthy.
    It’s always good vibes when it’s family over fame. Grateful for every moment.
    Click to see this iconic memory 
Art Work & Accessories

Every Thread Tells a Story — Framed, Felt, and Forever