Antique

“little” rug makes “BIG” difference in entryway!

Posted on February 5th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

“little” rug makes “BIG” difference in entryway! The human tendency to regard little things as important has produced very many great things Georg C. Lichtenberg      Getting it “right” is exciting and easy at Kebabian’s.  We have “the” piece that will make all the difference to your space.  This Antique Sarouk Ferreghan completes and […]

Kebabian’s Latest In New England Home CT Magazine

Posted on July 10th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

We are proud to present our latest advertisement that is featured in the summer 2013 issue of New England Home Connecticut! For more details on the exquisite antique Mahajaran Sarouk featured in our ad, see our ‘Ready for another 100 years! Show-stopping Mahajaran Sarouk’ post: http://www.kebabian.com/ready-for-another-100-years-show-stopping-mahajaran-sarouk/.

Beauty For The Eye And The Foot

Posted on June 19th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

The soft, velvety wool of the antique Mahajaran Sarouk is a welcome landing for your feet!  This piece has made feet happy for almost a century.  The caliber of the materials and the workmanship enable this work of art to continue another hundred years, providing enjoyment for both the eye and the feet.  For more […]

Window Watch

Posted on May 4th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT The graceful “Antique” Chinoiserie displayed in the left hand window measures 10 x 11.9.  This design is inspired by an original antique Chinoiserie textile from China.  Chinoiserie is a French term signifying “Chinese-esque” and is characterized by the use of fanciful imagery of China incorporating asymmetry, playful design and intricate patterns. This recreation […]

Window Watch

Posted on April 4th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

 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 […]

Antique Kazakh

Posted on January 3rd, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

This unusual and rare find was produced around the time Kebabian’s was beginning its New Haven operations.   This Kazakh is circa 1875 from the Southwest Caucasus, a.k.a the Lesser Causcasus.  This is a vintage rug with a bold design and strong colors.  The design is a Chelabird (Eagle) design with a Kufic border. The […]

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 […]