Afghanistan

Formidable Bijar and Stunning Suzani – Window Watch July 30, 2014

Posted on July 30th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

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, […]

Adding to the conversation in a public space

Posted on July 16th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

Bringing Home to a Public Space! Pazyryk hand-knotted in Afghanistan by Turkmen women adding to the conversation in the Fortunato aka President’s Room at Mory’s in New Haven. Watch Kebabian’s carpets “at work”  by following us on Pinterest. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/423408802440615827/

Enjoy & Work Better In A Beautiful Atmosphere.

Posted on July 7th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

Enjoy & Work Better in a Beautiful Atmosphere! Nothing quite like going to work in a welcoming atmosphere!   Let Kebabian’s help you create the workspace you and your work will thrive in! The enchanting wool and silk Suzani graces the office by creating a lovely atmosphere filled with beauty and charm. The artist’s exquisite, […]

Window Watch 6/20/2014 Quintessential Bakshayesh & Intriguing Tibetan Kente

Posted on June 27th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

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 Watch May 5, 2014 Handsome Kazak and Graceful Tibetan

Posted on May 23rd, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

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 […]

Window Watch Sizzle & Sophistication

Posted on April 22nd, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

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 […]

Window Watch 3/25/2014 No Other Medium Equals a Kebabian Rug

Posted on March 26th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

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 Watch 2/22 – Artistic Impressions

Posted on March 8th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

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 […]