“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.”  George Moore      Changing the scale of the elements gives an exquisite new take on a classic Heriz design.  This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Hazara women using natural dyes and local wool.   […]

Knowing How to Live Well. Antique Karadja & Antique Heriz  Contribute to Great Thoughts & Beautiful Music! Kebabian Rug – “Pleasing to the Eye, Satisfying to the Mind” Rosa Bell Holt  

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Knowing How to Live   “The world belongs to the enthusiast who keeps cool.”  says William McFee.  Is it possible to be both classy and cool?  Absolutely! Notice how the design of the Heriz keeps the vibe of the room grounded and going – harmoniously binding the artwork, instruments, furniture, décor, etc. This stunning piece […]

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 […]

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 enchanting “Agra”carpet displayed in the left hand window measures 8.8 x 11.7. The design is inspired by an original Mughal carpet from Agra in northern India.   This recreation was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by ethnic Turkmen and Hazara people using handspun vegetally dyed, Ghazni wool.  Achieving this level of beauty is very […]

 WINDOW LEFT The charming Fine Tibetan Village design carpet displayed in the left hand window measures 9 x 12.  It was hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal using vegetally dyed handspun blended Himalayan and New Zealand wools.   Village designs depict scenes from the weaver’s home villages, childhood memories, people, and animals. This carpet is full of energy, happiness […]