We’re finally at the end of our journey! We are now going to look at the final work involved in producing a hand knotted rug. To see my previous blog posts on the rug making process, you can use the links below: CAD/Mapping Dyeing Weaving The finishing process for hand knotted carpets is very involved. […]

Hello friends, happy spring; quite the excitement for us North-Easterners. Now we’re finally at the most well known part of the rug making process; the weaving. With our rug design in hand (rug map), and dyed wool in hand, we are good to go! Before the actual weaving begins, the loom needs to be set […]

A few weeks ago I made my first trip to India, which also happened to be my first business trip for Kebabian’s Rugs. Prior to leaving for India I knew that it was going to be an awesome trip, but I honestly had no idea just how valuable the trip was going to be. I was […]

 WINDOW LEFT        The  UNAFFECTED Fine Persian Gabbeh hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.4 x 11.7.  It was hand-knotted in southwest Iran by Kashkuli women, using handspun vegetally dyed wool from their own sheep.  The word “Gabbeh” comes from the Persian language meaning raw, natural and uncut.  Gabbehs are noted for their simplicity, a […]

WINDOW LEFT The magical Afghan Kuba hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.9 x 12.3. This enchanting piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan over a period of 7-8 months by Hazara women using handspun Ghazni wool with natural dyes. This carpet was inspired by an antique Kuba design from the Caucasus. Kuba is a small town […]

WINDOW LEFT A re-creation involves much more than a simple copying of a design.  To do a re-creation properly, having the right materials and the proper workmanship is paramount.  The re-creation of the antique Sarouk Ferreghan was a huge success! The lovely carpet displayed in WINDOW LEFT measures 9 x 12.5.  The color palette includes ivory, […]