After 15 years of combating child servitude in South Asia’s handmade carpet industry, the nonprofit organization GoodWeave® is expanding its operations internationally, beginning with Afghanistan. As in Nepal and India, GoodWeave will implement locally managed inspection and monitoring programs as well as social initiatives focused on children’s education in Afghanistan. Programs will help to improve [...] Read more »
Esti Barnes extends her portfolio of desirable designs with a luxuriously soft collection made from Alpaca Answering the demand for neutral yet luxurious floor coverings, Top Floor presents FLUX – a versatile alternative to silk, viscose, and other more traditional options. Hand-woven in lustrous Alpaca, the new range combines practicality with elegance and a super [...] Read more »
The facility is scheduled to begin operation on October 10th, 2011 with plans to double the square footage by the end of 2012. By locating its distribution center in Ontario, Orian will be able to provide exceptional product service and superior delivery capabilities to its customers located throughout Canada. “This new distribution facility supports more [...] Read more »
Through October 20, GoodWeave supporters have a chance to win a luxurious certified carpet. Donated by long-time partner and esteemed designer Carini Lang. The pure wool, 6’ x 9’ English Floral, retails for more than $6,500; raffle tickets are available for a $25 donation. All raffle proceeds support GoodWeave’s programs—programs that transform the life of [...] Read more »
Many faces of rescued children grace the cover of the 2010 Annual Report, but the focus is on one: 13-year-old Man Maya. GoodWeave’s One in a Million campaign, launched in 2010 and brought to life in this report, focuses on the power of an individual – whether a child, company, carpet or consumer – to [...] Read more »
When you are in the process of designing your living room or bedroom, no area is complete without the right rug. Restoration Hardware rugs will pull together any interior design with classic, modern, or chic qualities. If you are looking for unique and affordable flooring solutions, look no further than Restoration Hardware. With 30 years [...] Read more »
Orian Rugs® has partnered with The Bargain Shop® to launch an exclusive assortment of stylish decorative area rugs. In September of 2011, Orian Rugs® will introduce an 8 ft. in-line assortment that will be available in all 239 stores providing a variety of fashion-forward colors, designs and sizes to The Bargain Shop’s customer. Retail price [...] Read more »
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has chosen Karastan Rugs and Carpets for the newly restored Taliesin West, which is Wright’s home and studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. Frank Lloyd Wright was an architect that believed every element of a space should work together, from floor plan to fabric to furniture to floor covering. In earlier years, [...] Read more »
If you have a laundry room in your house, you are probably aware of how grungy and uncomfortable it can sometimes feel. Adding laundry room rugs, however, can make the room much more comfortable. Combined with the heat from the dryer, it can give the space a cozy warmth, and can create a soft underfoot [...] Read more »
GoodWeave USA has just announced their 10th annual rug raffle which features a $6,534 Carini Lang pure wool area rug as the main prize. The 6′ x 9′ English Floral rug is currently available for viewing at Carini Lang’s TriBeCa showroom on 335 Greenwich Street. This beautiful design is certified child-labor-free and is hand-crafted at 100 knots [...] Read more »
The zig zag rug was designed to give your home more viewing pleasure. If you are in the process of decorating your home and you are looking for creative and unique pieces to add flare to your interior design, consider the benefits of using unique area rugs to bring all the features in the space [...] Read more »
World Market Center Las Vegas has released a new “Style File” video featuring HGTV’s Monica Pedersen as the host. In the video, Monica talks about the new design trends that have been taking place in the home furnishings industry and how they are re-shaping todays modern decor style. There are four key points she talks [...] Read more »
The Victorians were known for their elegant style, and nowhere is this style more clear than in Victorian rugs. Even today, these woven works of art are appreciated for their subtlety, complexity and classic beauty. Drawing on the carpet weaving traditions of the Middle East, they combine detailed patterns with graphic shapes. Their curved, floral [...] Read more »
Handmade African rugs can add an original touch to any room. Their bright colors and authentic appeal work well in a summer cabin or sun room. Even in the winter, their lush, hand woven fibers are soft and warm underfoot. If you plan to decorate your house with these floor coverings, however, there are a [...] Read more »
Square area rugs are a great extra touch to add to almost any room. They can be laid over carpet or used on hardwood floors. Their main purpose is to tie a room together visually. For instance, square bedroom rugs that contain several different colors can harmonize a bedroom that contains bedding in one color, [...] Read more »
