Hand-Made Stuffed Animals

From the tranquil farming community of Njoro comes the most precious hand knit animals around. A group of Kenyan women craft these one-of-a-kind critters by hand. They gather wool from the nearby Kenana Farm then wash and dye the wool with all natural plant dyes. The final step of the process involves the women spinning the wool on old bicycle wheels!

Simple Creative Tibetan Rugs

By creating carpets that are both rich in quality and durability, they have become known for their unique, hand-woven designs and quick turnaround for custom orders. Located in New York City, the company manufactures, imports and retails carpets that feature vibrant colors and utilize traditional weaving techniques to create rugs that are made from 100 percent Tibetan sheep wool and silk.

Teddy Sumner of M&K is working towards Revitilizing Afghanistan Rug Weaving Practices

Known as an innovator of the rug industry, Michaelian & Kohlberg (M&K) founder Frank Michaelian traveled extensively through what is now Pakistan and throughout Afghanistan and Iran during the 1920s and 1930s. Today, his grandson Teddy Sumner, a master colorist who is considered a pioneer of natural dyeing, is both owner and principal designer at M&K. He is also a firm believer in the importance of bringing...

Robin Gray Design Rugs

Founded in 2004, Robin Gray Design is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico and specializes in custom and ready-made carpets. Represented in showrooms across the United States and in Israel, Robin Gray Design provides innovative creations that are handmade by weavers in Turkey, Nepal and India. 

Empowering Mala Jewelry

A mala typically consists of 108 beads and an additional bead called a sumeru. With each bead one repeats a mantra. The mala should be held in the right hand with the middle finger and thumb. The purpose of repeating these mantras and using mala's is to preform japa. 

New Moon’s Peacock Design Wins International Award

So far 2014 has been an exciting year for New Moon as the family-owned rug company recently received high honors when it was named “Best Modern Design Superior 2014” at Domotex for its Peacock Design. The world’s most prestigious international rug show on the market, Domotex is held annually in Hannover, Germany where they host a Carpet Design Awards event. Approximately 1,400 companies from 60 nations attended the Hannover Exhibition to...

Barchi Rug Collection

Ariana's unique collection of rugs that combines a kilim weave with traditional symmetrical knots, also known as the Barchi Collection features rugs that are made of high-quality wool in central Afghanistan. Ariana typically focuses on finely woven traditional and classic designs. With the Barchi Collection, Ariana really seemed to step out of their comfort zone and attempt to reach an entirely new and diverse type of audience. According to owner Ahmad, the one-of-a-kind...

Creating A Modern Cabin In Vail

What started out as a three-bedroom, top-floor condo with an old school 1970s look is now a modern, four-bedroom condo with flair thanks to architect Russell Gies and Studio 80 Interior Design principal Tracie Schumacher. After Gies transformed the stairwell “air space” adjacent to the homeowners’ condo into a desired fourth bedroom, Schumacher went to work on a “high-modern design with mountain flair.”

Three Generations of Quality and Creativity

Founded in 1990, Ariana Rugs Inc. is currently operated by siblings Alishah (Alex), Ahmad and Nadia. Originally from Afghanistan, the family has turned the company into the center of the country’s carpet culture which is something Ahmad and his siblings are proud of and take very seriously.

Sterling Silver Treasures

These intricate pieces are handwoven in Turkey. They are crafted with very fine strands of sterling silver and gold that are delicately intertwined to create eye-catching designs.