WINDOW LEFT The captivating “Kurdish” design carpet in WINDOW LEFT measures 9 x 11.9. This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Turkmen women using handspun vegetally dyed local Ghazni wool. The classic features of this Kurdish design carpet include an entire field covered with floral designs and a main border with floral elements arranged […]

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, […]

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 […]

WINDOW LEFT The antique Bakshaesh displayed in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.5 x 11.5.  The Bakshayesh was hand-knotted in northwest Persia using vegetally dyed handspun wool, circa 1910.  The severe abrash (a variation of color due to the dyes) is reminiscent of a mountain that has been carved out by weather over time, yet the artist’s design powerfully […]

WINDOW LEFT Edgar Allen Poe once stated, “The soul of the apartment is the carpet.”  The stunning tribal Afghan Serapi displayed in WINDOW LEFT  measures 9 x 11.6.  This Serapi was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Hazara women.  The Serapi was hand-knotted using vegetally dyed, Ghazni wool.  A Kebabian carpet is always a piece of […]

WINDOW LEFT The  fine Tibetan “Arabesque” displayed in WINDOW LEFT  measures 9 x 12.  It grounds a room with strength and beauty.   The carpet was hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal using handspun, Himalayan wool.  This “Arabasque” of varied shades of grey, charcoal and black with metallic tones of gold, copper and bronze exudes richness and […]

Spring Has Arrived!  Time to release what weighs us down and hold on to those cherished possession that keep it home and beautiful!  As you see Kebabian’s Rugs Making Homes..Imagine how a Kebabian rug can allow you to create the home of your dreams. The Kebabian rugs shown include Tibetan, Persian and Afghan carpets that […]

At Kebabian’s Oriental Rugs in Downtown New Haven,  we are changing our window displays weekly with a vast array of beautiful rugs.  Follow WINDOW WATCH to view details on the latest gorgeous carpets gracing Kebabian’s windows! WINDOW LEFT The carpet displayed in the left hand window is a Fine Tibetan carpet, measuring 9 x 12.3. […]