Spotlight On Importers/Designers
Bijan Koukpari
As a child growing up in Germany and spending after-school hours helping out in his father's rug business, Bijan Koukpari had a natural interest in design. That early involvement combined with an interest in architecture and development led to the founding of Satia Art and Floor in Vancouver. Founding a company that makes one-of-a-kind hand-knotted carpets from Nepal was a natural fit. Natural, too, was his decision to collaborate with GoodWeave.
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Stephen Miller
From the looms of the world’s most creative weavers, Stephen Miller selects the unique handmade carpets on display at his gallery in Menlo Park, California. The gallery’s extensive Tibetan rug collection proudly features GoodWeave certified carpets. According to Stephen, the GoodWeave child-labor-free assurance matters deeply to his socially conscious clientele.
Learn More »Rug Buying Tips
Modern or traditional? Hand-knotted or flat-weave? Natural or synthetic dyes? Purchasing a handmade rug can seem daunting at first. But with a little expert guidance, you'll be able to find the perfect rug for your style, budget and values.
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