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What are Scandinavian Carpets?

What are Scandinavian Carpets?

Scandinavian carpets have become increasingly popular due to the way in which they seamlessly fit into and enhance Mid-Century Modern and contemporary interiors. They can be both flat-woven and piled, making for a diverse selection. Most are made out of viscose and wool. Scandinavian rugs […]

How To Design a Custom Rug from an Antique Reproduction Carpet

How To Design a Custom Rug from an Antique Reproduction Carpet

Before After Are you having trouble finding the perfect rug for your space? Maybe you’ve found an Antique Reproduction carpet you absolutely love, but the colors and sizing are a bit off? At Keivan Woven Arts, we offer our clients the opportunity to design their […]

What are Moroccan Rugs?

What are Moroccan Rugs?

Moroccan rugs are known for having bold designs and colorful patterns. Many of them are geometric in nature, so they make perfect additions to a variety of interiors, including transitional, Mid-Century Modern, and contemporary.   Read on for more information about these works of art […]

Enchanting Pictorial Tapestries from France

Enchanting Pictorial Tapestries from France

Anyone who knows anything about rugs knows what magnificent works of art they are. The colors, patterns, textures, and even materials used in weaving rugs are all carefully selected to elicit a response, whether that be emotional, tactile, or otherwise.   But these works of […]

How To Design a Custom Rug from One of Our Collections

How To Design a Custom Rug from One of Our Collections

Are you having trouble finding the perfect rug for your space? Maybe you have a particular color scheme or size in mind, and everything you’ve seen just isn’t quite right? Designing a custom carpet for your space could be just the ticket. Keivan Woven Arts […]

What are American Hooked Rugs?

What are American Hooked Rugs?

American hooked rugs are an essential component of American history. Indigenous to the Northeast region of the United States and Eastern Canada, their production began in the mid-1800s and they soon became a staple in American households. Read on for more information about these fascinating […]

How To Shop for the Perfect Rug

How To Shop for the Perfect Rug

New to the rug-buying game? Have no fear! We’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to furnish your entire home with the perfect area rug for each room, or you just have one space in mind–like an office–to furnish, we break down the essential components […]

What are Khotan Carpets?

What are Khotan Carpets?

  Khotan rugs are embedded with a history both mysterious and enchanting. Originating along the proliferating trade route The Silk Road, Khotan rugs draw many elements from Chinese and Asian designs. What makes them so appealing is their versatility: they could easily function in both […]

What are Mid-Century Modern Rugs?

What are Mid-Century Modern Rugs?

  Mid-Century Modern rugs have proven to be increasingly popular and integral to the design of many modern and contemporary interiors. The mid-20th Century saw a rise in new and innovative trends that inspired the colorful and vibrant designs of Mid-Century Modern carpets produced during […]

How To Protect Your Rugs Against Moths

How To Protect Your Rugs Against Moths

Have you started noticing the precious rug in your home or office is rapidly deteriorating? Chances are, your dog, children, and stiletto shoes are not to blame. Moths are. Moths have long been known to feast on the wool fibers commonly found in clothing and […]