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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, […]

THE WINDOW WATCH STORY

Posted on November 6th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW WATCH provides details of the latest gorgeous carpets gracing Kebabian’s windows in downtown New Haven. WINDOW LEFT The powerful Heriz hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 9.7 x 12.2.  This impressive piece was hand-knotted in northwest Persia by Azeri women using vegetal dyed, handspun, local mountain sheep wool.  This formidable carpet bursts with a cornucopia of […]

“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 – Got Style! Got Elegance!

Posted on October 14th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT The stylish Tibetan “Kente” displayed in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.11 x 11.5.  This piece was hand-knotted in Nepal by Tibetan refugees using a blend of handspun vegetally dyed Himalayan and New Zealand wool.  The Himalayan wool provides strength and durability while the lanolin-loaded New Zealand wool keeps the carpet very soft. Short story  […]

Where Are Your Feet?

Posted on October 5th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

  In today’s hectic world knowing “where we are” at any given moment is a challenge! One helpful way is to know where your feet are and peacefully “LAND”  there, be fully engaged where you are and “SETTLE”. WHERE ARE MY FEET? One of the greatest joys of our business is hearing how much our customers […]

STEP ON IT!!!

Posted on September 26th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

STEP ON IT!!! Kebabian Carpet Criteria 1. Beautiful In Its Own Right  2.  Functional & Washable  3.  Timeless In Design & Quality ART FOR THE EYE & THE FOOT!  

Window Watch 9/17 “Simplicity is the ultimate in sophistication.”

Posted on September 19th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT   The definitive antique Serapi circa 1880 displayed in WINDOW LEFT measures 10 x 11.8.  This Persian piece was hand-knotted in Northwest Persia using handspun vegetally dyed local mountain wool.  The vegetally dyed wool over time developed into an intense abrash creating a rugged beauty reminiscent of a mountain that has been carved […]

Florence Griswold’s Dinner Dance & Benefit Auction

Posted on September 10th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

Florence Griswold’s Dinner Dance & Benefit Auction Art for the Eye & the Foot SOLD OUT!!! BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!  Kebabian’s Oriental Rugs is thrilled to contribute to the Florence Griswold’s Art Museum’s Gala for 2013!   It is a privilege to be a part of this fine museum which brilliantly brings an […]