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Orian Rugs® To Be Featured as the “World’s Greatest!…” American Rug Manufacturer

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:46:45 +0000

Orian Rugs has been selected from a group of American rug manufacturers by the award winning producers of How2Media to be featured on the popular television series, “World’s Greatest!…”.

“Even though one might assume from their name that Orian Rugs is in the floor coverings industry, they would be wrong. Orian Rugs is an innovative leader in the fashion business, via machine-made woven area rugs. We love their story; all products distributed in North America are 100% made in the USA; operational in Anderson, South Carolina for over 30 years; a zero-landfill manufacturing facility where all waste is either re-used or recycled into other products. That’s what leaders do – they innovate, grow and lead. We think their story will be meaningful to our viewers” said Gordon Freeman, Executive Producer of the show.

As a part of the show, How2Media will be sending a film crew to spend time at the company’s Anderson, South Carolina facility, to get the story behind the story on this great and growing company, and to show the “World’s Greatest!…” viewers why Orian Rugs was selected as the best in their category, and therefore featured on the show.

About “World’s Greatest!…”

“World’s Greatest!…” is a thirty minute show dedicated to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places, and people. Each show is a fast paced tour around the world featuring behind the scenes footage, informative interviews, and exciting visuals.

About Orian Rugs

Orian Rugs® is a vertically integrated manufacturer of decorative area and scatter rugs, established in the USA in 1979.

For more information, visit www.orianrugs.com.

Three More Rug Companies Earn GoodWeave’s® Child-Labor-Free Label

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:48:34 +0000

Three more US rug companies have joined the GoodWeave® certification program, committing to a child-labor-free supply chain. With the addition of these companies, GoodWeave USA now licenses 90 North American importers, conducting frequent, unannounced inspections of their looms to verify that they only employ weavers of legal working age. Each company’s licensing fees support GoodWeave’s work to rescue, rehabilitate and educate former child weavers and other at-risk children in the weaving communities of India, Nepal and Afghanistan. Every certified rug receives a uniquely numbered label traceable to the inspected loom.

“We’re proud of all the companies that have stepped forward to take a stand for children in weaving communities,” said Nina Smith, executive director of GoodWeave USA. “They make it easier for consumers to find rugs they can buy with a clear conscience, and bring us closer to our vision of a child-labor-free industry.”

Introducing GoodWeave’s newest industry partners:

Caccese Collection LLC, in New York City, draws inspiration from the natural environment to design custom, hand knotted carpets incorporating natural fibers like bamboo, hemp, nettle and jute, in addition to wool and silk. Owner Tyla Caccese says the act of weaving imbues the rugs with a transformative power that sets them apart in a “mass produced” marketplace. “I don’t want to sell a product if I can’t stand behind it 100 percent,” says Caccese. “Being a member of GoodWeave helps me do that.”
Doug and Gene Meyer Studio, in New York City, imports rugs designed by the prolific brothers Doug and Gene Meyer. Building on two decades designing everything from furniture to fashion, their latest venture with hand knotted rugs takes them “back to basics,” says Gene Meyer. The brothers’ Himalayan wool rugs are distinguished by their signature use of color, executed by the company’s expert weavers in Nepal with a “rare elegance and understanding,” says Doug Meyer.
Kumari Rugs, in Bowling Green, Ky., creates hand knotted rugs that fuse elements of founder Raja Bhattacharya’s native Nepalese culture with that of his adopted home in the South. Made in Nepal from Kentucky-raised alpaca and Himalayan wool, Kumari’s rugs feature designs created in partnership with the Kentucky Arts Council. Bhattacharya stresses the imprint of the craftsperson on each rug. “Each weaver is like a painter,” he says, “and each rug has a personality.”

About GoodWeave
GoodWeave works to end child labor in the handmade rug industry by inspecting weaving looms and providing rehabilitation and education for former child weavers. Nearly eight million GoodWeave certified rugs have been sold worldwide; North American sales alone have contributed more than $1.4 million toward rescuing more than 3,600 children from debt bondage and other exploitation. In total, more than 10,600 rescued and at-risk children have received educational support from GoodWeave. Learn more at GoodWeave.org.

Karastan Adds Four Timeless Patterns To Their English Manor Collection

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:40:17 +0000

Karastan’s English Manor Collection brings the relaxed elegance of British country living to any setting with four new styles for 2012. All are woven of premium fully worsted New Zealand wool in the U.S.A. on Van de Wiele looms.

New to the English Manor Collection are:

Chesterfield Beige and Chesterfield Red: Fanciful medallions dance across a lightly striated field offering a modern and formal decorative choice.Chesterfield Beige features a palette of freshly styled greens and browns with accents of light blue on a beige ground. Chesterfield Red has accents of indigo blue, light blue, beige and a softened brown with just a tweak of green on a red ground. Neither rug has a border, giving it a transitional look to work well in both contemporary settings and traditional ones.
Preston Beige and Preston Red: In Preston, primitive tribal elements pepper an open field for a casual yet traditional effect. Accent colors in Preston Redare navy, light blue, gray-green and wheat gold on a red ground. Preston Beigeis accented with navy, light blue, cinnabar and olive green on a beige ground.
Leicester: A decorative panel in soft butter, cream, and robin’s egg with accents of navy and brick weaves an elegant and complex design. Three narrow leafy borders frame Leicester’s burst of energy.
Telford: Traditional kilim elements are patchworked together and distressed for an aged and global appearance in Telford. It gets its energy not only from design but from the predominant use of red with accents of medium blue, sage green and maize yellow.

These new English Manor rugs are available in the following sizes: 2’6″ x 4′, 2’6″ x 8′, 2’6″ x 12′, 2’9″ x 5′, 3’8″ x 5′, 5’7″ x 7’11″, 8′ x 10’5″ and 8’6″ x 11’6″. Retail price for a 5’7″ x 7’11″ is $999.

Medallions play on Karastan’s modern Chesterfield Red from the English Manor Collection.

The beat of tribal influences sound beautifully in Preston Beige, which is new to Karastan’s English Manor Collection.

Karastan’s Leicester is energized beauty in a decorative panel.

The patchwork style of Telford by Karastan uses kilim elements and rich colors to make a statement.

GoodWeave Expands Work to End Child Weaving into Afghanistan

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:40:39 +0000

After 15 years of combating child servitude in South Asia’s handmade carpet industry, the nonprofit organization GoodWeave® is expanding its operations internationally, beginning with Afghanistan. As in Nepal and India, GoodWeave will implement locally managed inspection and monitoring programs as well as social initiatives focused on children’s education in Afghanistan. Programs will help to improve the country’s access to international rug markets, reduce child labor and put more adults back to work. GoodWeave estimates the first child-labor-free certified rugs produced in Afghanistan to be available by early 2012.

The Afghan carpet industry represents a major opportunity for private sector growth in Afghanistan. While the carpet industry is Afghanistan’s largest legal employer, the country suffers from a 40 percent unemployment rate.

“The rug industry has the untapped potential to improve living conditions and stimulate economic development,” said Fazel M. Wasit, GoodWeave Afghanistan’s Country Director. “However, we must ensure that it does not negatively impact our country’s future by exploiting children in weaving communities, where the loss will be far greater than the expected benefits.”

Wasit previously served as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Export Promotion Agency of Afghanistan, where he was responsible for developing markets for Afghanistan’s exports, including carpets. Wasit also has worked as Investment Promotion Director at the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency and held positions at the World Bank and Save the Children.

GoodWeave will fill a critical gap in programs serving the nation’s growing number of economically exploited children. According to UNICEF, a third of all elementary school-aged children work in Afghanistan, many of which have been sold into bonded labor, sexual exploitation and early marriage. However the Afghan government, a signatory of the UN Convention on Children’s Rights, is ill-equipped to curb the increasing trend of children being sold into child labor, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

“In particular, children in the most common types of exploitative work, such as agriculture and carpet weaving, lack programs that meet their needs” in Afghanistan, according to the DOL’s 2009 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor.

Carpet making is largely concentrated in the northern and western provinces of Afghanistan; GoodWeave anticipates that its programs will be focused in the areas in and around Herat, Bamyan and Mazar-i-sharif. GoodWeave will work with a wide range of local partners in Afghanistan to ensure a sustainable, comprehensive approach to supporting weaving communities. In particular, GoodWeave will partner with grassroots non-governmental organizations to provide locally appropriate services for children found working on the looms and other at-risk kids in weaving regions. Kabir Bais, GoodWeave’s Program Coordinator for Afghanistan, will be responsible for the oversight of GoodWeave’s rehabilitation, social and educational programs. Bais previously worked for Hand in Hand Afghanistan, where he led a program to eradicate household poverty through capacity building and entrepreneurship.

“Despite the many difficulties the Afghan carpet industry has faced, during my recent trip to Kabul, I found a sense of optimism and unanimous support for the types of programs GoodWeave will bring to the region. GoodWeave will add significant value to the Afghan carpet industry, and provide essential support to a large but neglected segment of the population,” said Scott Welker, GoodWeave USA’s Director of Business Development.

About GoodWeave

GoodWeave works to end child labor in the handmade carpet industry by inspecting weaving looms and providing rehabilitation and education for former child weavers and other at-risk children. Through the sale and certification of nearly 8 million child-labor-free rugs worldwide, GoodWeave has helped reduced the number of child laborers in the rug industry from one million to 250,000. GoodWeave has provided more than 10,600 children in weaving communities with an education and other life-changing services. The GoodWeave label is the best assurance that no child labor was used in the making of a carpet or rug.

Top Floor by Esti Introduces New FLUX Collection

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:35:30 +0000

Esti Barnes extends her portfolio of desirable designs with a luxuriously soft collection made from Alpaca

Answering the demand for neutral yet luxurious floor coverings, Top Floor presents FLUX – a versatile alternative to silk, viscose, and other more traditional options. Hand-woven in lustrous Alpaca, the new range combines practicality with elegance and a super soft ‘foot-feel’. With a pallet of natural tones and the merest hint of color, FLUX sets (rather than steals) the scene , making the perfect backdrop for a dramatic interior scheme or an iconic artwork or piece of furniture.

A sophisticated new solution in “neutral” floor coverings

Made from robust yet sensuously soft Alpaca, the Flux collection benefits from the considerable advantages of this high-quality natural material. The fleece of the Peruvian Alpaca is a sleek, hollow fibre that is hypoallergenic, naturally insulating, water-repellent and resistant to pilling, while also being fine, strong and even softer than cashmere. Much prized in fashion, Alpaca is less well known for interior design, but once again, Top Floor is breaking new ground!

FLUX honors the natural textures and un-dyed colors of Alpaca by using traditional techniques to create dense, hardy floor coverings in either a flat weave or a bouclé pile, but always with an invitingly silky finish.

FLUX represents a two-year collaboration between Esti Barnes, Design Director of Top Floor, and carpet and yarn designer, Bart Goderis, both of whom are multiple award-winners in their own right. The resulting new collection, FLUX, retains all the hallmarks of Esti’s distinctive sense of style while opening up important new markets and applications at price points which are in keeping with the times.

Bart describes his passion for fabrics and the inspiration for this collaboration with Esti as follows: “I am constantly looking for new yarn combinations which I first try out on a hand loom until I achieve the look I’m after. For me, weaving is all about translating my feelings into textures. I am always trying to create a link between so-called ‘classic’ and contemporary design. Like Esti, my immediate environment is a regular source of inspiration when creating textiles.”

The Designs within the Flux Collection are:

BLEND: Incorporates Esti’s signature color gradation technique and is available in three un-dyed shades of Alpaca – Steel, Clay, Oak.

SOLID: Presents the subtlest of single color hues in un-dyed Alpaca for a truly ‘neutral’ backdrop. Colors: Slate, Earth, Straw.

PAVÉ: In a heavier, block-style weave, this offers strong textures together with accents of color where dyed wool has been woven through a grey or beige Alpaca base. Colors: Dawn, Dusk, Twilight, Sunrise, Sunset.

GRANITE: Offering a more flecked color effect and a Bouclé loop pile finish, Granite is a blend of Alpaca and wool and is available in the Sand, Coral or Ocean color ways.

For more information visit topfloorrugs.com

*All images copyright Top Floor by Esti

Orian Rugs Opens New Distribution Facility in Ontario, Canada

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:06:56 +0000

The facility is scheduled to begin operation on October 10th, 2011 with plans to double the square footage by the end of 2012. By locating its distribution center in Ontario, Orian will be able to provide exceptional product service and superior delivery capabilities to its customers located throughout Canada.

“This new distribution facility supports more growth for our business in Canada, and builds on our already strong logistics foundation”, said Pat O’Farrell, Orian Rug’s Canadian Sales Manager.

“Superior customer service is a top priority at Orian,” said Wim De Pape, Chief Operating Officer for Orian Rugs®. “The location of our distribution facility will allow us to provide our customers with the fastest delivery times possible; since the product will be made, shipped and sold all within North America. Our new warehouse enhances our cost-efficient logistics structure, positioning us to handle the increase in volume we are seeing from our strong Canadian customer base.”

Orian’s Canadian office will also be relocating to the new distribution facility over the next several months.

About Orian Rugs

Orian Rugs® is a vertically integrated manufacturer of decorative area and scatter rugs, established in the USA in 1979.

For more information, visit www.orianrugs.com.

Carini Lang and GoodWeave Partner for 2011 Rug Raffle

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:32:52 +0000

Through October 20, GoodWeave supporters have a chance to win a luxurious certified carpet. Donated by long-time partner and esteemed designer Carini Lang.

The pure wool, 6’ x 9’ English Floral, retails for more than $6,500; raffle tickets are available for a $25 donation.

All raffle proceeds support GoodWeave’s programs—programs that transform the life of kids like Anu with freedom, education and a new lease on their dreams.

Carini Lang English FloralValued over $6,500

For more information, visit GoodWeave 2011 Rug Raffle

GoodWeave USA has partnered with Network for Good to securely process your online credit card donation via the Network for Good Donor Advised Fund. This transaction will appear on your credit card statement as “Network for Good.”

GoodWeave USA Releases 2010 Annual Report

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:19:06 +0000

GoodWeave USA 2010 Annual Report

Many faces of rescued children grace the cover of the 2010 Annual Report, but the focus is on one: 13-year-old Man Maya.

GoodWeave’s One in a Million campaign, launched in 2010 and brought to life in this report, focuses on the power of an individual – whether a child, company, carpet or consumer – to change something larger than itself. The movement to end exploitation in the rug industry requires a multitude of resources.

The report details GoodWeave’s progress in 2010, including the following highlights:

• Reaching an estimated 60 million consumers through the One in a Million campaign to end child labor.

• Educating more than 700 children in weaving communities, giving each freedom and a future.

• Growing rug industry membership by 20 percent, in turn generating nearly $100,000 in funds for programs serving exploited children and weaving families.

• Completing a new expansion global strategy – beginning with Afghanistan, where just last month GoodWeave hired its first staff.

About GoodWeave

GoodWeave works to end child labor in the rug industry and provide life-changing opportunities for children in South Asian weaving communities. The nonprofit partners with rug producers that pledge to employ only adult workers, and conduct frequent, unannounced inspections of licensed looms and factories to verify working conditions. Programs funded by GoodWeave certified rug sales have helped more than 9,600 children attend school instead of working on looms. The GoodWeave label is the best assurance that no child labor was used in the manufacture of a carpet or rug. Learn more at goodweave.org.

Restoration Hardware Rugs Offer Exceptional Quality

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:25:10 +0000

When you are in the process of designing your living room or bedroom, no area is complete without the right rug. Restoration Hardware rugs will pull together any interior design with classic, modern, or chic qualities. If you are looking for unique and affordable flooring solutions, look no further than Restoration Hardware. With 30 years of experience in the industry, they have become one of the largest home furnishing businesses in the nation. The secret to the company’s success is in their unyielding passion for high-quality goods that do not come with a high-quality price tag.

A Wide Selection of High-Quality Designer Rugs

828 Mirage Collection Contemporary Area Rug, 5' x 8', Beige Brown

If you have ever been to a home furnishings store, you understand how overwhelming it can be to browse through area rugs. Not only are most rugs rolled up, the endless patterns and colors can quickly turn your exciting mission into a headache. To prevent the jumble, browse the wide selection of classic and modern rugs available through Restoration Hardware’s online store. Their online catalog separates each rug into its perspective collection to make searching for the perfect color combination and pattern easy. You can narrow your searches down to hand-knotted, hand-tufted, Tibetan, and natural rugs. When you have online tools to narrow your search, finding the perfect rug for your home is quicker and easier.

A Variety of Fabrics and Sizes

Style should not be your only concern when you are searching for floor coverings. You must also consider what fabric and size is most practical for your living area. Fabric should be a huge concern for areas that are prone to spills and high traffic areas. If you anticipate a mess, choose a fabric that is easy to clean and does not stain. Restoration Hardware rugs come in versatile fabrics that are kid and pet-friendly. There are also more delicate rugs for couples and bachelors who want their rug for looks and not touch.

You will need to envision how much floor space you want your rug to cover. Shabby chic rugs are designed to add dimension to smooth and hard floors. Other braided vintage rugs are designed to create a visual texture without real physical texture. You will need to consider texture and sizing when you shop for your next area rug.

When you invest in home furnishings, you must invest in quality. Restoration Hardware offers everything you need to make your remodel or redesign easy and affordable. If something is missing from your living room, family room, or bedroom, it may very well be a unique area rug. Pull your wall coloring, wall coverings, furnishings, and accessories together with a complimentary area rug. If you are not sure what style you want, request rug swatches and see what looks good firsthand. With the right floor coverings, you will turn your incomplete room into a complete designer’s dream. Start searching for your dream rugs today.

A Black And White Rug Adds A Timeless Quality

Orian Rugs Partners With The Bargain Shop

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:12:10 +0000

Orian Rugs® has partnered with The Bargain Shop® to launch an exclusive assortment of stylish decorative area rugs. In September of 2011, Orian Rugs® will introduce an 8 ft. in-line assortment that will be available in all 239 stores providing a variety of fashion-forward colors, designs and sizes to The Bargain Shop’s customer. Retail price points will range from $9.99 to $49.99, fully complementing The Bargain Shop’s focus to carry brands their customers love, at the quality and value their customers expect.

“We are excited about this partnership”, said Laurie Yakymchuk, TBS home buyer. “We are making home a focus and our partnership with Orian Rugs® will build a strong foundation for us in the area rug segment of home décor.” Patty Dyjach, Orian Rugs® National Account Manager added, “we’ve worked very closely with Laurie and her team to develop an exclusive collection that enhances their current home assortment and it will be merchandised in a way that is fun and easy to shop.”

Orian will produce the area rugs in their state-of-the-art Anderson, SC manufacturing facility providing superior customer service, short lead-times, and best in class fulfillment to ensure products are consistently available on the shelves to fulfill customer’s needs.

“We see great synergy between The Bargain Shop® and Orian Rugs®”, said Pat O’Farrell, Orian Rug’s Canadian Sales Manager. “The Bargain Shop’s deep commitment to the neighborhoods and communities they serve mirrors our own values. We are looking forward to growing this partnership and growing our market share in the Canadian market.”

About Orian Rugs

Orian Rugs® is a premier manufacturer of decorative area and scatter rugs. Established in 1979, Orian Rugs® is a privately owned, vertically integrated manufacturer with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Anderson, SC for over 30 years. The Orian Rugs’® team is committed to providing world-class design, service and innovation offering a breadth of innovative rug qualities from Traditional to Contemporary styles in a variety of price points to meet consumer needs.

For more information, visit www.orianrugs.com.