Showing posts with label Area Rugs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Area Rugs. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

J. H. Minassian Vintage Inspired Rugs by Erin Ferucci, Designs 4 Living

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

Antique Rugs...what can I say...they're beautiful.
But they aren't always practical. If your budget and your lifestyle don't support having an antique rug (let's face it sippy cups with grape juice are not a vintage rugs friend) you can always have an Antique Inspired Rug. They're economical, beautiful and durable. My favorite place to shop for reproductions is J.H. Minassian & Co. They have been in business in Los Angeles since 1905 and they carry both antique rugs and the finest reproductions available. Their shop on Melrose is fabulous and you won't find a more helpful sales force. Look at these rugs, all reproductions. If you are looking for rugs make sure that you visit J.H. Minassian & Co.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Out of India Slumdog Rugs

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

I know I am couple of weeks late, but many many congrats to "Slumdog Millionaire".....



It was one of my favorite movies of the year, maybe even in my all time top ten. It was really lovely. And has me thinking about about Indian textiles... For many years, I have been purchasing these rugs from Michaelian & Kohlberg in Los Angeles.
They are designed by Teddy Sumner, the grandson of the late legendary Frank Michaelian, one of the true pioneers of the 20th century carpet industry. Out of India rugs are hand woven with the Mahindra weave, using a Persian knot, approximately 121 knots per sq. inch. The wool yarns are hand spun and dyed almost entirely with vegetable dyes indigenous to India. Michalean & Kohlberg is committed to seeing that any labor associated with their rug production is legal-no underage workers- and that the workers are treated with dignity and fairly compensated. A percentage of the total proceeds received for these rugs shipped out of India is donated to a children's welfare program overseen by the government.