Karastan Rugs History

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Karastan rugs history.

The company started offering plain velvet and twist styles but eventually their offering expanded and. To create a reproduction of the original oriental rug karastan s colorists use 50 individual colors to recreate the antique look and feel of the design. Make a full force statement with a karastan area rug or go for an arresting accent piece and spring for a karastan runner. Today karastan still crafts its rugs in eden nc and is now the largest manufacturer of worsted wool rugs in the united states.

Noteworthy area rugs from karastan. Karastan makes history once again. For premium rugs with styles ranging from traditional to contemporary rely on the experts at karastan. Since the 1920 s it has been setting the standard amongst rug and carpet makers and continues to maintain its leadership position as america s brand of choice for high end carpeting and rugs.

Make offer vintage karastan rug 700 series 732 kirman 10 6x18 machine woven in usa 68079 8 8 x 12 vintage karastan ivory medallion kirman 711 american wool rug 1 326 00. The karastan mill first opened in eden north carolina in 1926 and the first karastan rugs were produced and sold in april of 1928. The karastan name has been synonymous with quality beauty and durability for more than 90 years. Browse our rug gallery and locate a nearby retailer.

Slowly but surely karastan was becoming known to consumers as a name that was synonymous with quality. In 1948 karastan once again revolutionized carpet making with its new kara loc method of weaving. Available in an array of glorious colors a karastan rug is a wonderful way to add a pop of color to your living space. Edward started a small plant in north carolina and the rest is beautiful machine woven history.

The kirman collection was introduced in 1937 and it remains one of the most intricately designed and multicolored rugs in the karastan rug line.