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Are Persian rugs a thing of the past?

Posted on July 7th, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

  Sales of Persian rugs in Iran are down 90% from a decade ago.   Recently, there was an article published in the NY Times that talked about the sorry state of the Persian rug industry in Iran. From the article and our personal contacts in Iran, we know that the bazaar markets in Iran are […]

A Legendary Shipment of Afghan Rugs

Posted on June 10th, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

Kebabian’s is in the business of importing only the best handmade rugs. Our latest shipment of Afghan rugs is no exception.   100% all natural rugs, hand-spun wool & natural dyes   Visit our showroom to see more.  

Afghan Qasqai Hails Springs!

Posted on April 13th, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

Happy Spring! “The cool wind blew in my face and all at once I felt as if I had shed dullness from myself.  Before me lay a long gray line with a black mark down the center.  The birds were singing. It was spring.” Burl Ives    

Kebabian’s Response to 4 Day Sales

Posted on April 6th, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

Kebabian’s Response to 4 Day Sales. We Don’t Do them. Buying a beautiful rug should be a pleasure, no pressure at Kebabian’s.    

Don’t just like your dining room, love it!

Posted on April 1st, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

Whether your taste is traditional or modern, Kebabian’s has the best handmade rugs for your dining room   The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table

3 Things to Watch for when you Buy an Area Rug

Posted on March 26th, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

If you’re planning to buy a quality area rug, make sure you do your research! Below are 3 tactics rug dealers sometimes use to make quick sales.   Incorrect use of terminology Hand-knotted, hand-tufted, hand-loomed – These are not the same, not even close. The fact that they all share the word “hand” doesn’t count for […]

Window Watch – Unaffected Gabbeh & Handsome Heriz

Posted on March 22nd, 2016 by Joshua Kebabian

 WINDOW LEFT        The  UNAFFECTED Fine Persian Gabbeh hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.4 x 11.7.  It was hand-knotted in southwest Iran by Kashkuli women, using handspun vegetally dyed wool from their own sheep.  The word “Gabbeh” comes from the Persian language meaning raw, natural and uncut.  Gabbehs are noted for their simplicity, a […]