WINDOW LEFT The formidable Persian Bijar hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.6 x 11.6.  This awe-inspiring piece was hand-knotted in western Iran by Kurdish women using vegetally dyed, handspun, local mountain sheep wool creating a treasure trove of rich colors: madder red, burnt sienna, gold, various blues – sky blue, robin egg, and navy, ivory, […]

WINDOW LEFT The QUINTESSENTIAL Bakshayesh hanging in WINDOW LEFT   measures 9.1 x 11.8.  This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Turkmen women using handspun vegetally dyed local wool over a period of 6-7 months. The Bakshayesh is a more primitive form of the Heriz.  Though the design of the Bakshayesh is not as evolved, […]

WINDOW LEFT The handsome Kazak hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 9.1 x 12.2. This piece was hand-knotted by Hazara women in northern Afghanistan using naturally dyed local handspun wool. “The word, “Kazak” means “rough-rider” and describes a race of restless, roaming, troublesome people. It is the original of the familiar name Cossack. Even though they adopted […]

Kebabian’s is delighted to support the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts signature fund-raising event on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 5:30 – 11pm where 100% of all proceeds from ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, donations and auctions benefit scholarship students at the College. “The mission of the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is to […]

WINDOW LEFT The radiating Persian Gabbeh displayed in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.6 x 11.  It was hand-knotted in southwest Iran by Kashkuli women, using handspun, vegetally dyed natural wool from their own sheep. “For Irish-born Clodagh, oriental and decorative rugs are a natural extension of her design philosophy, which emphasizes objects and surfaces that are […]

High Hopes for a Successful Event! Kebabian’s is privileged to be part of the premier benefit event, SYMPHONY for the important work of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding.  SYMPHONY will include a concert by Orchestra New England playing cinematic favorites.  In addition to the concert, the event will include elegant dining and a silent auction in […]

WINDOW LEFT Displayed in WINDOW  LEFT is an exceptional Persian Heriz ca. 1925 measuring 9.5 x 12. 2.  It was hand-knotted in northwest Persia by Azeri women, using handspun, vegetally dyed,  local mountain sheep wool. A Heriz typically incorporates a central medallion (representing a window to heaven) and utilizes rectilinear lines giving a more primitive […]

WINDOW  LEFT The stunning Heriz hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 9.1 x 11.10.  This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Turkmen women using handspun vegetally dyed local wool.  This piece would have taken four women approximately 6 months to complete.  This production is part of a cottage industry where the rugs are woven in […]