Spotlight On Importers/Rug Designers

InnerAsia: Heading up a high-end rug company was not something Tibetan-born Kesang Tashi set out to do when he left India for prestigious Dartmouth College. Nor was that his goal in graduate school at University of Wisconsin, where he concentrated on Buddhist history and thought. It was not until after a stint in international banking that his entrepreneurial spirit and desire for social change led him to seek a new challenge. Combining his business background and love of his ancestral homeland he launched InnerAsia, a company dedicated to revitalizing the Tibet’s precious craft of rug weaving. Tashi’s collaboration with GoodWeave^®, an organization whose work he says is consistent with the principles of his Buddhist heritage, helps him do that. “Commerce and compassion go hand in hand,” says Kesang.; More »
Rug Art: "We had more guts than experience," laughs Sigal Sasson when she talks about the leap she and her husband took in opening Rug Art eight years ago. Their guts and talent have paid off. With two showrooms in California and others in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Florida, Rug Art designs some of the most sought-after rugs in the industry. Joining GoodWeave^® was an easy choice, after they visited a GoodWeave school. "Once we saw those kids, we just looked at their faces and then at each other and said, 'Let's do it.'"; More »
Asha Carpets: "It is as basic as this," explains Miron Chlebosz, one half of New York-based Asha Carpets, speaking of the use of child labor in the rug industry. "We are socially conscious people, and our clientele simply wouldn't accept it. When our customers find out we are part of a program like GoodWeave^®, we hear a palpable sigh of relief."; More »
Barbara Jacobs / Silk Road Weaves: Since 1986, Massachusetts color consultant and artist/designer Barbara Jacobs has used the human response to color to create comfortable, supportive living environments. In early correspondence with a GoodWeave^®-inspected facility, she realized that rug weaving could be achieved with artistry, integrity and the assurance that no child labor will ever be a part of its creative process.; More »
Nying Zemo: Nying Zemo, which means “beautiful” in the Tibetan language, was the ideal choice as a name for their company; so thought Shalini Acharya-Holman and Simmy Pappachen. It so perfectly expressed their vision, that beautiful works of art can be translated into rugs, which is precisely the concept for their company. They established Nying Zemo in 2006 with the mission of creating art for the floor. Nying Zemo marries the time-honored tradition and exceptional quality of hand-knotted Tibetan-rugs with an art-focused, contemporary aesthetic.; More »
emma gardner design llc: emma gardner design llc produces fine contemporary interior products including handmade rugs, luxurious alpaca/wool throws and superior quality pillows for use in home, office and hospitality spaces. Founder and award-winning designer Emma Gardner is strongly committed to good labor practices and is a proud member of GoodWeave^®.; More »
BravinLee Editions: John Lee and Meredith Rosenberg, co-founder of Bravinlee Editions, may be new to the rug industry, but they’re certainly not new to the art business. Meredith, who comes from an art-oriented family, studied art history and the business of art. John, with his wife Karin Bravin, run Bravinlee Programs, a company that does cultural production. The inclusion of hand knotted, limited edition rugs seemed a natural addition to their slate of projects and joining GoodWeave^®, an organization that mirrors their philosophy, followed almost immediately.; More »
Lindstrom Rugs: Erik Lindstrom isn't content to be "just a rug guy." As owner of Lindstrom Rugs, Erik looks to create works of art that help people pursue "the endless search for moral well-being." In his view, this means designing timeless patterns that are woven with honest labor. So when Erik had to find Nepali weavers for his designs, partnering with GoodWeave® was the natural choice.; More »
Zoë Luyendijk Studio: As a carpet designer, Zoë Luyendijk follows her heart. Inspired by the beauty of nature, the timelessness of myth and the works of other artists, Zoë generates unique designs. As a businesswoman, she again follows her heart. No child labor is used to make her carpets. Hand-knotted in Nepal from silk, wool and hemp, all her carpets are GoodWeave^® certified, and hence made with fair labor practices.; More »
Classic Rug Collection: Classic Rug Collection is the brainchild of Barbara Barran, a design veteran whose shift to production in Nepal enabled her to add new offerings for her clients while giving back to the children of South Asia by partnering with GoodWeave^®.; More »; First Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last