RugMark Foundation - Spotlight On Importers/Rug Designers

Spotlight On Importers/Rug Designers

Landry and Arcari: Julie Arcari-Cook laughs as she explains the complexities and joys of working with her father and two brothers in the family’s New England-based rug business, Landry and Arcari. "The great thing is you get to be with your family every day, but of course we have our differences," the company CEO admits. "Sometimes our debates remind me of the dinner table of our childhood." One thing that was absolutely not a debate for the Arcari family was the decision to join GoodWeave.; More »
New Moon: John Kurtz, designer and owner of New Moon, is a nationally recognized artist and a renowned rug historian. Over the years, through his PBS television series, John has introduced millions of viewers to the world of Oriental rugs. As a founding member of RugMark, the organization that carries out the GoodWeave certification program, New Moon is helping to abolish illegal child labor in the carpet industry, while ensuring its rugs are beautiful inside and out.; More »
M & M Design International: Tired of seeing so much of the same product in the market, brothers Joel and Mark Karimzadeh, third-generation rug manufacturers, started M & M Design International. From its London and New York locations, M & M offers traditional Oriental rugs, custom-made designer rug collections and custom-produced area rugs. In addition to custom designs, the company's membership in the GoodWeave certification program helps to set it apart.; More »
IndiB: Beatrice Girelli of IndiB brings to her rug venture the same passion for perfection that made her an award-winning hotel designer. IndiB rugs are made entirely of New Zealand wool and are touted as totally green. They are also 100 percent ethically produced, which for Beatrice means child-labor-free. "We absolutely don't want to be in the business of selling beautiful rugs made in ugly conditions," Beatrice says. "That's why we aligned ourselves with GoodWeave, a program with our values."; More »
Judy Ross Textiles: Textile artist Judy Ross discovered the ancient art of chain stitch embroidery in Kashmir in 1989 and was inspired to transfer her drawing ideas to fabric and yarn. Since then, Judy has developed a special relationship with the artisans that craft her company’s handmade rugs. Experience in South Asia also led to Judy's partnership with GoodWeave, through which she can contribute to the education of children in artisan communities who often cannot afford school.; More »
malene b: From the beginning, Malene Barnett knew she would only use child-labor-free manufacturing facilities. "I'd seen the conditions in factories overseas, and the little children going to work, so I wanted to be part of an organization that shares my values," she says. When she read about GoodWeave, she said to herself, "This is what I want to be a part of."; More »
Sara Schneidman Inc.: As the child of a U.S. Foreign Service officer living in Southeast Asia and Italy, Sara Schneidman had no picket-fence childhood. She attributes much of her artistic vision to spending her early years abroad. Childhood years in Jakarta and Manila heightened Sara's sense of social justice, and membership in the GoodWeave certification program now helps her make her ethical values into reality.; More »
Nying Zemo: New York-based Nying Zemo brings a taste of Tibetan art to the living areas of décor-conscious individuals. Nying Zemo lives up to its Tibetan name ("Beautiful") by providing its workers with an environment that is dignified and child-labor-free. Founders Shalini Acharya and Simmy Pappachen joined GoodWeave's certification program to give back to the communities that keep alive the time-honored tradition of handmade rug weaving.; More »
Mat the Basics: Shakeel and Rashid Ansari of Mat the Basics represent the third generation of a family with a long history in the rug industry and an enduring commitment to improving conditions for weavers. Now very much a part of the Los Angeles design scene, the company began in India in 1942. It has partnered with RugMark, the organization that carries out the GoodWeave certification program, for over 10 years. As Shakeel says, "This was one issue which I felt from my heart."; More »
Creative Matters: Two decades ago, neither Donna Hastings nor Carol Sebert, founders of Creative Matters, imagined they would be known throughout the world for custom handcrafted rugs. Each woman started in a different direction—Donna in fashion design and Carol in textile art – but they shared common principles. As Donna explains, "When we heard about the GoodWeave certification program, it was absolutely 'yes—we have to do that!'"; More »; First Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last