“Melding the Traditional with the Contemporary”  Edgar Allen Poe, “The soul of the apartment is the carpet.”     Calming, Engaging and Beautiful Afghan Heriz      The graceful Afghan Heriz beautifully grounds the room.  The effect is very appealing and encourages all who enter to rest and engage.       Interior designer, Edward […]

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, […]

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 […]

Sampling Spotlight   Designer Darren Henault states that, “Rugs have texture and soul …  A worn, used rug with history adds so much to a room, I like anything that has life to it.  An old rug is like an old pair of slippers.  It takes all the newness out and brings the room’s energy […]

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 […]

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. […]