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Inspiring Pathways

Posted on August 24th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

Inspiring Pathways  Kebabian Rug “Do not go where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson      

Melding the Traditional with the Contemporary

Posted on February 25th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

“Melding the Traditional with the Contemporary”  Edgar Allen Poe, “The soul of the apartment is the carpet.”     Calming, Engaging and Beautiful Afghan Heriz      The graceful Afghan Heriz beautifully grounds the room.  The effect is very appealing and encourages all who enter to rest and engage.       Interior designer, Edward […]

Window Watch 9-4-2014 Sagacious Serapi & Tibetan with “Skyscraper” Apeal

Posted on September 5th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT               Sagacious Serapi The handsome Serapi hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.10 x 12.3. This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by four Turkmen women within 6 months using handspun vegetally dyed Ghazni wool. In an excellent carpet every color is a “player” bringing up the surrounding […]

WINDOW WATCH – Enchanting Mamluk & Mesmerizing Nomad Modern

Posted on November 23rd, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT The enchanting Mamluk hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 9.1  x 12.10.  This piece was hand-knotted in southwest Turkey using handspun vegetally dyed wool. The Mamluks were descendants of the white slaves of the grand-nephew of Saladin and were gentlemen and scholars. “The Mamluks made Cairo and Damascus, their two capitals, homes of civilization, […]

“This Is My House!”

Posted on October 29th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

Part of our mission is to have our rugs transform our customer’s homes into THEIR own unique vision.  For one of our customers, downsizing required a unique size to make the most of their new “simplified” living space.   An array of options was presented.  When he saw the photo of this striking Serapi, he smiled and […]

Window Watch 6/21

Posted on July 3rd, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT The antique Bakshaesh displayed in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.5 x 11.5.  The Bakshayesh was hand-knotted in northwest Persia using vegetally dyed handspun wool, circa 1910.  The severe abrash (a variation of color due to the dyes) is reminiscent of a mountain that has been carved out by weather over time, yet the artist’s design powerfully […]