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Continue reading →: 5 Fabulous Fall RugsThe temperature is dropping, leaves are changing and pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks which can only mean one thing…fall glorious fall! In honor of the season, we have selected five fabulous rugs that are bound to get you in the fall spirit (aka make you want to curl…
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Continue reading →: The Heart of HandmadeIn a day and age where machines reign supreme and mass production dominates the market, it is always a treat to come across those rare and special items that are made by hand and heart. Whether they be hand spun/crafted/grown/sown/painted/dyed/loomed/groomed/tailored or embroidered, it is the artistry, workmanship and attention to…
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Continue reading →: Around the World with SAMADFrom the stately manors of Britain and France, through the colorful marketplaces of India, to the heart of rural Africa and the isles of the Caribbean, a visual world tour may be had with a single trip to the SAMAD warehouse. As many of our collections at SAMAD draw inspiration…
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Continue reading →: David and Malcolm Samad BiographySamad: A Family Affair It’s been almost 30 years since brothers David and Malcolm started Samad – a family owned and operated rug business. Based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Samad produces and imports handmade carpets and rugs that are distributed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe via trade…
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Continue reading →: Employee Spotlight: Kiran NaharSpotlight: Kiran Nahar Born in Rajasthan, India Kiran Nahar has been a loyal employee at SAMAD for the past 14 years. Kiran’s commitment to her work and warm smile bring an undeniably positive energy to the office each day. As an integral member of the SAMAD family, we would like…
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Continue reading →: Vaheed Taheri for SAMADVaheed Taheri for SAMAD We are thrilled to announce our recent collaboration with talented designer Vaheed Taheri and the debut of our latest collection, Vaheed Taheri for SAMAD. Launched this past January in Hannover, Germany, we are excited to share this new and dynamic addition to SAMAD with you. This…
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Continue reading →: A Rug Making Journey: Opening & Clipping the PileAttention now turns to the rough uneven pile, which must be trimmed to a consistent height. Clipping the pile is usually performed in stages and in combination with several other techniques, often with several washings in between. Opening up the pile requires the use of a long thin instrument pointed…
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Continue reading →: Spotlight on Silk RugsWhile the labor-intensive process of creating a hand knotted rug remarkably resembles original ancient methods, innovations in style, material and design remain essential and ever changing. At SAMAD, the challenge to honor this tradition is one that keeps us on our toes and inspires us to experiment with both old…
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Continue reading →: A Rug Making Journey: After the LoomFlatweave rugs differentiate themselves by being woven on horizontal looms using a simpler knotting technique. The flatweave is notable for its lower knot count, broad patterns and rougher texture. After the loom/finishing When a rug is finally cut off the loom it is by no means finished. The raw rug…
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Continue reading →: A Rug Making Journey: Weaving ContinuedIn Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, for example, it is typical for the master weaver at the loom, to chant out rhythmically, the specific color to be woven at a precise moment. Harmonious sound and motion create a spiritual reverence akin to a religious ceremony. The apparent effortless way in…
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