Antique rugs can be a beautiful and valuable addition to your home or office, especially if it’s a rug that was passed down through the generations in your family. If you’re a rug collector, antique rugs may be something you’re very interested in. Learn more about what makes a rug “antique,” cleaning antique rugs, and […]
Selecting the right rug for a specific space in your home can seem like a big challenge. There are many things to think about, such as the style of the rug, its colors, how long the rug is expected to last, and more. Here’s an easy guide to follow that will show you how to […]
India is not a country one about which one can be ambivalent. After a visit to the sub-continent, the average American (who hasn’t travelled the third world or island nations much) returns with one of two extreme opinions. They either love it or they hate it. India is a country full of dichotomies. Extreme wealth […]
I remember an old saying that sums up why people don’t change. Perhaps it will resonate with you; here it is: “People only change when the pain to change is less than the pain to stay the same.” Seems true, doesn’t it? Most people are perfectly happy with the status quo. For me, change has […]
That’s my answer to any issues with our design trade. The internet has changed the way we do business in ways we never would have imagined. We never worried about being the lowest price in the world on rugs and carpet. People shopped us and designers used us because of our expertise and our excellent […]
Sales are up and the market is leaning in a more contemporary color palate. Below are some of my observations. Things Are Looking Up So far, 2013 has been consistently positive. This is the first time in five to six years that the upturn has remained consistent. Not only have we met goal; we’re actually […]
The Journey of a Rug Aficionado: Passing on a Legacy of Knowledge When you’ve immersed yourself in a single industry for as long as I have in the rug business, a wealth of knowledge and experiences naturally accumulates. It’s a journey that has spanned over four decades, a journey I have cherished, and one that […]