Traditional

Melding the Traditional with the Contemporary

Posted on February 25th, 2015 by Joshua Kebabian

“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 Watch – What You Love & The Latest Trends!

Posted on July 20th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

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 Watch – May 26, 2013

Posted on May 27th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

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 […]

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 […]

131st Anniversary Sale

Posted on March 19th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

  One hundred and thirty-one years in the Oriental rug business is an unprecedented milestone in the USA.  Kebabian’s America’s oldest Oriental rug importer, is celebrating with incredible offers for you from the northeast’s largest inventory, of top quality, hand-knotted rugs and flat-weaves.  Hand picked by 4th generation owner John Kebabian.  You can view a […]

Memories

Posted on March 14th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

John Kebabian sends out a warm thanks to all of our customers for allowing Kebabian’s Oriental Rugs to be part of their homes.  “Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not ours hearts.” Oliver Wendell Holmes. The background music is entitled, “Begin the Beguine”, and is performed by New Haven’s […]

Rug of the Week

Posted on February 19th, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

The carpet showcased in the video below is a Very Fine Suzani, hand-knotted in Northern Afghanistan by ethnic Uzbek and Turkmen women.  It is made of hand-spun, vegetal dyed local wool from Ghazni and the silk is from Samarkand. This carpet measures 8′ x 10′.

Engaging Entryways – Afghan Dragon Carpet

Posted on January 3rd, 2013 by Joshua Kebabian

  First impressions are lasting and this gorgeous gallery (kelleghi, kellei) size runner is a knockout in the center hall of a Connecticut shoreline home!  Recently purchased from us, it measures approximately 5′ x 12′ and was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Hazara women.  It was made using handspun vegetally dyed, local wool from sheep inhabiting the mountainous region […]