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Window Watch: Agra, “A Thing of Beauty” and “Stellar Suzani”

Posted on March 9th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT      The lovely “antique finish” Agra hanging in WINDOW LEFT  measures 8.10 x 12.3. This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by ethnic Turkmen women over a period of 11-12 months using handspun vegetally dyed, local Ghazni wool.   The city of Agra contains the most perfect jewel of Islamic art in India, […]

Winter Repeated – Post Repeated

Posted on March 5th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

Could not resist doing a “repeat” of this post since this winter continues to “repeat”  “repeat”  “repeat” 🙂   Staying Home this Winter will be a lot Warmer & Exciting this Year!      The thoughtful and intricate use of design and color in the exquisite Gherous Bijar creates an enchanting and elegant ambiance that […]

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 […]

Beckoning Bijar

Posted on February 16th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

Beautiful Fine Afghan Bijar beckons all that enter to gather around and warm up inside & out with good conversation  

Window Watch Beautiful Antique Bijar & Synergetic Khotan

Posted on February 12th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT      Displayed in WINDOW LEFT is a lovely Antique Persian Bijar measuring 8.9 by 11.8.  This piece was hand-knotted in western Persia by Kurdish women, using handspun, vegetally dyed, local mountain sheep wool.        In spite of their “coarse”  weave, no other type exceeded the beauty or durability of the Persian […]