“With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one.” William of Ockham The Simplest Explanation, “Do It Right the First Time” (adjustments in the future will not be necessary)         The impressive dining area flawlessly comes together, creating a welcoming space that breathes,  encourages delightful dining, invites […]

WINDOW LEFT       The Chandy Shimmer Tibetan hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 9 x 12. The local weavers employed a Phoenix weave. “The hard twisted wool for this quality is triple dyed and washed in small pot batches to enhance the natural color variations. The variegated color and enhanced texture also gives the collection […]

Closed Saturday for Labor Day May a Kebabian Handpicked, Hand Knotted Carpet Greet You on Your Return or in the Near Future!

Why a Handmade Rug?      Daun Curry, founder of Modern Declaration in 2009 and touted by Vogue as one of today’s hottest interior designers, sees machine-made carpets as “processed food” while she finds handmade rugs without question superior, art… “their palpable human touch generates an energy absent in their machine-made alternative.”      Decorative […]

WINDOW LEFT  The “EVOLVED” Afghan Serapi design carpet measures 9 x 11.2.  This Serapi was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Turkmen women using vegetally dyed, Ghazni wool over a period of 5-6 months. “EVOLUTION” OF RUGS “Rugs impart richness and represent refinement.  Since the days when ancient people first lay down to sleep wrapped in […]

WINDOW LEFT               Sagacious Serapi The handsome Serapi hanging in WINDOW LEFT measures 8.10 x 12.3. This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by four Turkmen women within 6 months using handspun vegetally dyed Ghazni wool. In an excellent carpet every color is a “player” bringing up the surrounding […]

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 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 […]