Couristan Rugs
History of Couristan Rugs Founded in 1926 by brothers Basil J. Couri and George J. Couri, Couristan has been privately owned and operated by the Couri family for two generations. Couristan [...]
History of Couristan Rugs Founded in 1926 by brothers Basil J. Couri and George J. Couri, Couristan has been privately owned and operated by the Couri family for two generations. Couristan [...]
A runner rug is the second most common shape of a rug, after the rectangular shape. Very long and narrow, the runner rug is ideal for hallways, stairways, and entrances. Also [...]
X-Large Size Your home is your palace. Being the king or queen of your home that has an abundant amount of space, why not transform your space into a luxurious kingdom [...]
Large Sizes This is where to come for your large area rug that will cover your floor beautifully and bring warmth to any large space and accentuate any living, dining, or [...]
Medium Sizes Medium Area Rugs are the accents in any house and can be a perfect addition to any kitchen, entryway or in front of a bed to complete the visual [...]
Small Sizes Small rugs are small wonders that create a big impact. Uniquely ideal for small living areas, such as a loft, condo, or apartment that needs a touch of color, [...]
A bed cover with an asymmetrically knotted linen pile was found in the tomb of Kha and dated to 1400 b.c.e. Cut pile rugs were woven in Egypt as early as [...]
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There is a large, contemporary production of power-loomed carpets in Belgium. Most of these are made in imitation of hand-knotted Near Eastern rug designs. From the thirteenth century, Flanders was famed [...]
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A trade term for certain Turkmen carpets of the Ersari tribe. These are main carpets, coarsely woven, with the gulli gul design and are about 8 feet by 10 feet. Also, [...]
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