Meet The Artisans

Get to know the story and the people behind the handmade area rugs from New Moon Rugs in their latest documentary. Enjoy!

Creative Matters Rugs at The Canada House

It took 11 months, the entire Creative Matters Inc. team, two additional contract designers and a group of talented weavers, both in Canada and overseas, to create 29 different area rugs for Canada House in London. And according to Creative Matters president Carol Sebert, it was worth it. 

After 27 years in the floor and wallcoverings industry, Creative Matters President and Owner Carol Sebert has gained unparalleled insight on the art and business and rug design. Over the years she has built a clientele that is both global and highly-regarded in the hospitality, corporate and residential sectors.  

Colorful Tibetan Rugs

Since 1991 the Tibet Rug Company has maintained their vision of combining ancient Tibetan hand-knotting with original, contemporary design. As a result, the company features an evolving collection of rugs crafted with structural and artistic integrity. According to owner Jim Webber, this concept and stylistic juxtaposition has become so popular because “the current generation of rug buyers doesn’t want their grandmother’s rugs.” Instead, “they want something more...

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.

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. 

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...

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.

Posted by Larry on August 2, 2013 in Featured Weaver

Doing Things Right

New Moon is an international designer rug company known for luxury and quality. New Moon produces hand-crafted rugs that are woven in Nepal and made from 100% Tibetan wool and Chinese silk. Their Tibetan rugs range from traditional antique reproductions, Orientals and transitional designs, to contemporary and modern pieces such as the western mesa collection.