Suzani

Window Watch: Agra, “A Thing of Beauty” and “Stellar Suzani”

Posted on March 9th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT      The lovely “antique finish” Agra hanging in WINDOW LEFT  measures 8.10 x 12.3. This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by ethnic Turkmen women over a period of 11-12 months using handspun vegetally dyed, local Ghazni wool.   The city of Agra contains the most perfect jewel of Islamic art in India, […]

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, […]

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, […]

Florence Griswold’s Dinner Dance & Benefit Auction

Posted on September 10th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

Florence Griswold’s Dinner Dance & Benefit Auction Art for the Eye & the Foot SOLD OUT!!! BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!  Kebabian’s Oriental Rugs is thrilled to contribute to the Florence Griswold’s Art Museum’s Gala for 2013!   It is a privilege to be a part of this fine museum which brilliantly brings an […]

Rug of the Week

Posted on February 19th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

The carpet showcased in the video below is a Very Fine Suzani, hand-knotted in Northern Afghanistan by ethnic Uzbek and Turkmen women.  It is made of hand-spun, vegetal dyed local wool from Ghazni and the silk is from Samarkand. This carpet measures 8′ x 10′.

Go Suzani!

Posted on November 30th, 2012 by Joshua Kebabian

Fine Suzani – Blue – Wool – 5′ x 8’2″ Fine Suzani – Natural – Wool – 3′ x 5’3″ Suzanis are textiles from Central Asia, mainly Uzbekistan, that are usually silk embroidered linens with fertility design elements (e.g., “paisleys” representing mother-with-child) that are primarily used as bedspreads. Many antique Suzanis provide inspiration for fine hand-knotted […]