Thursday, July 2nd marked the beginning of a new chapter for Rugs of Kaibab. We opened a new gallery, Kaibab Fine Rugs & More, located in The Old Firehouse Plaza located at 218 W Goodwin St in historic downtown Prescott.
An exciting new direction for Kaibab Fine Rugs & More is the addition of work by several renowned southwestern artists. We have added the art work of Jacque Keller, John Gleason, Deb Holien, and Alvin Pace.
Partners Jacque Keller and John Gleason own Quan'tum Art. A professional painter since the early 1980's, Jacque Keller specializes in acrylic paintings, but has been know to work in other mediums as well. Her incredible work includes scenes of nature, portraits, animals, and countless other sources of inspiration. John Gleason focuses his efforts on molding the metals of our world, most notably copper, while using glass, rocks, and other elements to create stunning sculptures. Along with their work represented at Kaibab Fine Rugs & More, a comprehensive collection of their work can be seen at www.QuantumArtInc.com.
Based in Utah, Deb Holien is a painter and assemblage artist. Using a combination of objects and layering methods, she creates art with amazing depth and character. To see a complete collection by Deb Holien, please visit www.debholien.com.
The pottery of Alvin Pace resonates with subtle elegance. Calling on influences from Japanese and African pottery, he creates beauty from earth.
In keeping with our mission to offer affordable heirloom quality rugs, and now art work, we are still selling wholesale direct. The big difference is that now our collection can be browsed in person while out-and-about in town. Our rug line, and soon our collection of art, can still be viewed at www.rugsofkaibab.com. Drop in (or log in) and take a look.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cheers,
Brad Scott
Introducing America to Affordable Heirlooms
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Knots That Bind a Rug
Hand Knotted rugs come from all over Asia, spanning the silk route from Turkey to China and beyond. With such varied origins, what makes all high quality rugs similar is their knots. There are two basic knots that are used and from those two starting knots, many permutations. The basic knots are Persian (Sennah) and Turkish (Ghiordes).
The foundation of a rug is formed by the intersection on the warp and weft threads. They form a grid with the warp threads running the length of a rug and the weft threads running the width. Interlaced together, the warp and the weft threads create a grid on which all the knots are tied. The tassels at each end of most rugs are the ends of the warp. During construction, threads are wound over, under, and around two warp threads forming a knot. These knots are made one at a time from one edge of the loom to the other, forming a row of knots. In between each row of knots, one or more weft threads are woven through the warp threads creating a crossed pattern that hold the knots in place. The warp and weft in a wool rug are generally cotton, but can be wool. In very fine silk carpets, silk is often used for the warp and weft threads. But in silk rugs with lower Knot Counts, a cotton foundation is fairly common.
When looking at area rugs, the knots on the back should be uniform and straight. Because they are hand made, some variance will occur in the rows of knots, but it should be slight and cannot affect the pattern.
There are handmade rugs that are made using other methods, but they are not classified as hand knotted. Such rugs include hooked rugs, hand tufted rugs, chain stitched rugs, and more. While each of these bears the moniker of being handmade, hand knotted rugs are superior in both quality and durability.
Warmest Regards,
Brad Scott
Rugs of Kaibab
Introducing America to Affordable Heirlooms
The foundation of a rug is formed by the intersection on the warp and weft threads. They form a grid with the warp threads running the length of a rug and the weft threads running the width. Interlaced together, the warp and the weft threads create a grid on which all the knots are tied. The tassels at each end of most rugs are the ends of the warp. During construction, threads are wound over, under, and around two warp threads forming a knot. These knots are made one at a time from one edge of the loom to the other, forming a row of knots. In between each row of knots, one or more weft threads are woven through the warp threads creating a crossed pattern that hold the knots in place. The warp and weft in a wool rug are generally cotton, but can be wool. In very fine silk carpets, silk is often used for the warp and weft threads. But in silk rugs with lower Knot Counts, a cotton foundation is fairly common.
When looking at area rugs, the knots on the back should be uniform and straight. Because they are hand made, some variance will occur in the rows of knots, but it should be slight and cannot affect the pattern.
There are handmade rugs that are made using other methods, but they are not classified as hand knotted. Such rugs include hooked rugs, hand tufted rugs, chain stitched rugs, and more. While each of these bears the moniker of being handmade, hand knotted rugs are superior in both quality and durability.
Warmest Regards,
Brad Scott
Rugs of Kaibab
Introducing America to Affordable Heirlooms
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The Rugs of Kaibab Difference
Oriental rugs are beautiful pieces of artwork with an understated elegance that are truly appreciated by discerning individuals. At Rugs of Kaibab, we provide the perfect flooring solution to meet our clients’ high expectations for comfort and style by offering high quality area rugs at surprisingly affordable prices.
Wool and silk are inherently strong and resilient fibers. Lanolin, a natural component in wool, acts as nature’s scotch guard. It repels moisture and dirt and allows for easy cleaning under most circumstances. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers in existence. Wool and silk also wear extremely well, allowing for decades of use. Oriental rugs are notorious for longevity under extreme conditions and have been known to last hundreds of years under normal wear.
We work with highly skilled weavers who use wool, silk and cotton and their extensive knowledge to create these remarkable works of art. There are no glues or synthetic fibers used resulting in a “green product” for which we charge no “green premium.” In addition, by traveling to Asia and personally meeting each of our manufacturers, we can personally ensure that no child labor is used at any stage in the production of our rugs.
Our philosophy when it comes to the placement of a rug in a home or office is that it should be an experience to remember with fondness. We focus on creating the environment in which to enjoy a rug without pressuring our clients to purchase. It is our belief that when the right rug is on the floor, everything else falls into place. To ensure this harmony, we conduct professional in home viewings (when feasible) displaying as many rugs as is necessary to produce the best result. When this is not possible, we are able to ship rugs very quickly anywhere in the world.
Past customers have informed us of appraisal values on their purchased rugs. One customer purchased a rug for $1,115 and had it appraised for $5,000 within a month. Another’s appraised at $12,000 for a rug purchase of $2,130. Our rugs will hold their value and in the long rug could be sold at cost or more. They may even appreciate, becoming an investment.
As the owner of Rugs of Kaibab, I personally travel to Asia as often as is necessary to select our rugs. Over the last several years, I have spent a great deal of effort building relationships with weavers who I feel produce the best rugs. The wools, dyes and labor practices used in the production of our rugs are among the best in the world. Our mission is to provide our customers with fine hand crafted products from around the world at reasonable prices. We also support the pursuit of a higher standard of living in the nations of origin through lasting relationships built on honest business practices and goodwill.
Through successful business practices, we intend to designate a portion of profits to several education initiatives involving the advancement of youth throughout the nations from where our products originate.
We are a small, family owned company who pride ourselves on quality, price and being easy to work with. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for reading, have a great day.
Warmest Regards,
Brad Scott
Rugs of Kaibab
Introducing America to Affordable Heirlooms
Wool and silk are inherently strong and resilient fibers. Lanolin, a natural component in wool, acts as nature’s scotch guard. It repels moisture and dirt and allows for easy cleaning under most circumstances. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers in existence. Wool and silk also wear extremely well, allowing for decades of use. Oriental rugs are notorious for longevity under extreme conditions and have been known to last hundreds of years under normal wear.
We work with highly skilled weavers who use wool, silk and cotton and their extensive knowledge to create these remarkable works of art. There are no glues or synthetic fibers used resulting in a “green product” for which we charge no “green premium.” In addition, by traveling to Asia and personally meeting each of our manufacturers, we can personally ensure that no child labor is used at any stage in the production of our rugs.
Our philosophy when it comes to the placement of a rug in a home or office is that it should be an experience to remember with fondness. We focus on creating the environment in which to enjoy a rug without pressuring our clients to purchase. It is our belief that when the right rug is on the floor, everything else falls into place. To ensure this harmony, we conduct professional in home viewings (when feasible) displaying as many rugs as is necessary to produce the best result. When this is not possible, we are able to ship rugs very quickly anywhere in the world.
Past customers have informed us of appraisal values on their purchased rugs. One customer purchased a rug for $1,115 and had it appraised for $5,000 within a month. Another’s appraised at $12,000 for a rug purchase of $2,130. Our rugs will hold their value and in the long rug could be sold at cost or more. They may even appreciate, becoming an investment.
As the owner of Rugs of Kaibab, I personally travel to Asia as often as is necessary to select our rugs. Over the last several years, I have spent a great deal of effort building relationships with weavers who I feel produce the best rugs. The wools, dyes and labor practices used in the production of our rugs are among the best in the world. Our mission is to provide our customers with fine hand crafted products from around the world at reasonable prices. We also support the pursuit of a higher standard of living in the nations of origin through lasting relationships built on honest business practices and goodwill.
Through successful business practices, we intend to designate a portion of profits to several education initiatives involving the advancement of youth throughout the nations from where our products originate.
We are a small, family owned company who pride ourselves on quality, price and being easy to work with. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for reading, have a great day.
Warmest Regards,
Brad Scott
Rugs of Kaibab
Introducing America to Affordable Heirlooms
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