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Karastan is one of the finest rugs and carpet manufacturers in existence. This is the case for many reasons but most of their success is due to their credibility, which is accounted for by their experience. This company has been in business since 1928 and still going strong. Obviously, they must be doing something right and meeting the needs of the public.

They manufacture both rugs and carpets. This perhaps can be confusing to some individuals as to really what the difference is between the two. Actually, it is usually the size that distinguishes the two. The term “carpet” is normally used for wall-to-wall, and most often according to industry standards less than 40 square feet is considered a rug.

Don’t think that because Karastan has been in business for so many years that they have become stale in their concept of what rugs and carpets should consist of. Of course, they are never going to jeopardize their quality but they also know they must keep up with fashion and trends. They have no difficulty filling these tasks. They are consistently offering new and exciting colors, new fibers and innovative ways of utilizing those fibers getting the best from them that they have to offer.

Karastan offers some of the most beautiful and timeless Persian designs in today's hottest colors.

Karastan also believes in the importance of the preservation of the environment. This is fast becoming an issue of the general public in these modern times. Karastan is committed to their research for materials and manufacturing of their products that are not going to harm the environment during their entirety or use materials that are going to deplete the environment in any way.

There is going to be no lack of choices when it comes to their carpets and area rugs. They even have a great selection of runners as well.

One of the most important aspects of any rug of course is the materials used to make it. This is partly what gives it its quality. In the case of Karastan wools, you can be assured that you are only getting the very highest quality of wool used throughout their products. Another very strong attribute of Karastan is that they monitor every rug or carpet they make from the very beginning to the end when it ready to go to your home. There is no room for error here when it comes to craftsmanship.

You won’t have to worry about being restricted to simple rectangular rugs either as they have rounds as well and of course runners. Then you will have to consider the style you want as well as the pattern. Do you want animal prints, casual or perhaps floral? These are just a few of the many choices awaiting for you at Karastan.

There are numerous collections offered by Karastan. Making decisions as to what you really want is really quite simple because of the way that each rug and carpet is categorized.

How can one talk about Karastan and not mention the gorgeous Plum Blossom in Studio Artworks? The Plum Blossom is one of the twelve series of Karastan artworks area rugs collections, and their distinctive, exotically antique look give them a special place in the mind of the buyers and rug lovers everywhere.

The work of finding the perfect place to purchase your rug is already done once you have seen the Karastan rugs at Area Rugs Club. What is left is for you to identify your requirements so you know what it is you require and want. Once you have measured the area you want to cover and selected the colors you like to have, just browse the entire collection in just a few minutes to find your dream rug.

Incidentally, if you are concerned about just how durable the Karastan rugs and carpets really are going to be then just check out their various and impressive warranties. No company is going to stand behind their area rugs to this extent if they were not absolutely positive of the durability and performance of their products as Karastan does.

* Karastan Sale is here again and you can save up to 50% OFF if you hurry. The sale will end on 5/31. Additionally you will receive a free American Express gift card with all orders of $399 and up.

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Posted on May 24th, 2009 under Area Rugs, Karastan. Tags: Area Rugs, Artworks, Karastan, karastan plum blossom, karastan rugs, Karastan Sale, rug, rugs. Comments: None

KARASTAN RUGS ADD ECO-FRIENDLY TO GREENSPIRATION HOME

GREENSBORO, NC, April 15, 2009 - Greenspiration Home, a showcase home for modern eco-friendly building practices in Greensboro, NC prefered the rugs to be locally manufactured and be at harmony with an established palette of earth-inspired colors. Karastan was, naturally, a perfect choice.

As serene and tranquil as a summer sky, Karastan's Sereno pattern combines elements from an early 20th century Sultanabad carpet in a flowing arrangement that settles gently into the subtle ombre of the cerulean blue ground.

Beautiful Karastan rugs, four of them, are featured in the Greenspiration Home, which was open to visitors during the High Point Market in April. Here are the four area rugs showcased:

From the Original Karastan collection:
Sereno graces the dining room with a serene composition of rosettes, palmettes and flowering vines, on a cerulean blue ground with accents of peridot, amber and citrine. The design of this rug was inspired by an early 20th century Sultanabad carpet.

From the Ashara collection:
Ravenna, a classic sensibility with an updated color scheme in the family room. Accented in distinctive shades of amber, putty, maize and cherry red, its exotic, large-scale motifs “pop” against an open, rich brown background. Its airy design complements both traditional and more modern decors.

From the Sierra Mar collection:
Capri–Maize, provides a lovely foundation for the master bedroom. A relaxed study in cream and maize with taupe and garnet accents, the rug also features yarns that have been specially twisted and space-dyed to create unique color “stria” reminiscent of fine hand-woven Peshawar rugs from Pakistan and India.

From the Shapura collection:

Athena, which also draws inspiration from Peshawar rugs, outfits the home office. Its autumnal palette and distinctive design establish a luxurious ambience for this cozy workspace.

All these area rugs are woven in nearby Eden, NC, of 100% high quality New Zealand wool, a renewable resource produced using farming techniques that carefully preserve the health and beauty of the land for future generations.

“Given Karastan’s ongoing dedication to sustainability, we’re thrilled to be part of the Greenspiration Home project, which demonstrates that a true commitment to green living is increasingly within everyone’s reach,” said Connie Berry, director of marketing at Karastan. “Our rugs artfully exemplify that being environmentally friendly and beautiful are not mutually exclusive, an idea that is fundamental to the mission of the Greenspiration Home.”

Greenspiration Home owner Trish Holder agrees, writing in her online notes about the project, “Karastan takes sustainability seriously. Wool is naturally durable (and stain resistant!). Thanks to Karastan, we have successfully found beautiful, eco-friendly and local area rugs to help warm up nearly 3000 square feet of wood floors.”

All the Karastan rugs in the Greespiration Home are Axminster woven rugs, which perform beautifully for 20–30 years or longer. Since the weave of a Karastan Axminster rug is inherently strong, the need for a secondary backing is eliminated in most Karastan woven rugs which saves the energy and raw materials required to produce a typical latex backing. Wool is not only has renewable and biodegradable qualities, it is naturally resistant to dirt and soiling and it is fire retardant. ISO 14001 companies make environmentalism a priority and constantly strive to find better and more efficient ways of meeting their eco-goals. Karastan’s rug manufacturing plant in Eden, NC, is an ISO 14001 certified facility. Karastan strives to continue to create magnificent rugs while considering our planet’s much needed care and help preserving its beauty and health for future generations.

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Posted on April 17th, 2009 under Area Rugs, In the News, Karastan. Tags: Area Rugs, Karastan, karastan rugs, Karastan Sale, rugs. Comments: None

Karastan rugs has announced that its manufacturing plant in Eden, NC has achieved ISO 14001 certification with the International Organization for Standardization. Karastan’s spinning and worsted wool facilities in Greenville, NC have receive this prestigious environmental certification. Karastan wool rugs are one of the best sellers among “green area rugs.”

ISO 14001 is an environmental management standard (EMS) that specifies a set of procedures and requirements. The purpose of this standard is to help organizations become more environmentally friendly. Some of the benefits of an ISO 14001 include:

• Encourages organizations to improve in overall environmental performance and compliance
• Provides a set of protocols for using pollution prevention practices to meet EMS standards and objectives
• Cost savings when managing environmental obligations and increase efficiency.
• Promotes consistency in managing environmental obligations.
• Advances effective targeting of scarce environmental management resources.
• Gives consumers the reassurance they need that the organization’s environmentally friendly claims are valid.

“Conformity to ISO 14001 standards benefits the environment, our company and our customers,” says Scott Mair, director of manufacturing for Karastan. “By making environmentalism a priority, we constantly strive to find better and more efficient ways to meet our eco-goals. These efforts are reflected in products with environmental value and selling power that sets our customers apart.”

Karastan is also proud that all New Zealand wool it uses is scoured by a company that meets stringent Environmental Choice New Zealand specifications.

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Posted on October 13th, 2008 under Area Rugs, In the News, Karastan. Tags: Area Rugs, Environmentally Friendly, Green Area Rugs, ISO 14001, Karastan, Karastan rug, karastan rugs, Karastan Sale, Karastan Wool Rugs, wool. Comments: 1

Bedroom Area Rug

No bedroom decoration is complete without the addition of an area rug because it brings warmth to the room and comfort under the feet. An area rug of the right color and design can make your bedroom seem larger, brighter, cheerier or darker.
A rug is something that can reflect your personality and taste. It is thus a window to your inner being. Each rug comes with an identity associated with it, so the choice of the rug and its placement gives you space to be creative. It lets you explore your aesthetic side and individuality.
The practical uses of an area rug can hardly be overemphasized. One of the most popular rugs for bedroom is a wool rug. Wool rugs help keep rooms cool and warm due to their insular properties. They also mitigate bacterial growth and control allergies. As they are extremely resilient and resist dirt, no matter how rough your children play, they are likely to hold up for a long time.
An area rug not only covers the floor but its touch has a soft feel that charges you with a sense of comfort and coziness. Don’t you think that’s the feeling a bedroom should exude? If you have a dog in your house it will simply love it because dogs love sleeping on anything that’s soft.
Before you buy an area rug for your bedroom you have to consider not only the taste of the person but also the color and design of the walls and the floor. The rug should match its surrounding or it will seem in congruent. Here are some rules of thumb to follow:
•    Avoid large patterns if the room is small. They are likely to make it seem smaller.
•    Do not use busy small patterns in a large room. They will make the room feel too cluttered.
•    If your bedroom is dark for lack of light, choose warm, sunny tones. They will brighten the room.
•    To set off the stark lines of contemporary or modern furniture, pick bright abstracts in primary colors.
•    Contemporary designs really shine in children’s room. Bright or pastel colors, simple designs and easy care fabrics are ideal.

Shag rugs are very popular for bedroom.

For children’s bedrooms, it is advisable to choose a rug made with polypropylene— because it is one of the easiest materials to clean and wash—or pick a stain resistant rug or treat your rug with a stain resistant finish. Additionally, if your kids happen to destroy the rug, you know it didn’t cost you a fortune. Tempting though it might be, it is better to avoid popular cartoon character patterns. Children’s tastes and favorites change rapidly as they grow. So instead, pick a bright pattern with colors that can coordinate with a wide variety of styles as your child grows and develops his own tastes.
For fun, pick up a small area rug in a street or checkerboard design. Your child will spend hours playing on a street map with toy cars, or setting up checkers and chess games with friends.

Sometimes multiple smaller area rugs are more appropriate in the bedroom. Place one at the foot of the bed and one or two on each side of the bed. Using multiple rugs can not only cost less but sometimes they also better complement your furnishings. Besides they are easy to adjust and rearrange in case you want to make changes to your furniture arrangement.
When a large rug is used in a bedroom, the rug does not need to be centered, but it should have the same amount of floor space on two or three sides of the rug if possible.

A room-sized Persian rug or oriental rug in the bedroom is also a popular choice. Because much of their pattern will be hidden under the bed, medalion designs are not recommended. Some less busy, wool area rugs from Karastan, Momeni or Shag rugs seem to always be in style when it comes to bedrooms. Don’t miss the Karastan Sale going on right now!

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Posted on October 4th, 2008 under Area Rugs. Tags: area rug, Area Rugs, Bedroom Area Rug, Karastan, Karastan Sale, Momeni, rugs, Shag Rugs, wool rugs. Comments: 2

Artworks Rugs: Karastan Colette Red

PLUM Blossom, one of the twelve-series Karastan Artworks area rugs collection, is a fresh, modern and distinctive rug that offers imaginative statement-making designs in a series of hand-made rugs. A variety of available techniques are craftily used in this series to give a plethora of colors, shades, textures and definitions. Many diverse combination of wool and viscose yarn yield a juxtaposition of luxurious softness, subtle shimmer and textural interest in the Karastan Artworks collection, specifically in the Plum Blossom.

The Karastan Artworks is a spirited design in the Studio by Karastan series. What sets it apart is the use of specially constructed yarn and wool combinations in a handcrafting setting to create carved decorations and fine-grained modular texture. The breathtaking variety of techniques used to create this design element in flowers and trees and other modern motifs makes the Artwork Plum Blossoms a unique Karastan area rug creation. These decorative details are further underlined by the use of cut-and-loop techniques that contrasts yarn from yarn and creates depth and space in the design elements.

The colors of these Karastan Artworks area rugs are strong and vigorous, and shimmer effects illuminate them in a beautiful manner and style. The motifs express various lifestyle interests and draw the attention of the candid buyer and admirer. Karastan has own not a few of these latter with the artwork collection and Plum Blossom.

The twelve names in the series are Bolero, Mimosa, Bistro, Couture, Tango, Colette-red, Colette-yellow, Plum Blossom, Plum Blossom Maize, Plum, Blossom Mocha, Zen Garden and Trade Winds. As these interesting names suggest, each of these in the Artwork series is a unique and novel creation from Karastan area rugs manufacturer. The Plum Blossom, especially, with its slightly faded colors and simple natural designs is very evocative of softer shades of nature. These area rugs are highly prized in various drawing rooms across the length and breadth of the North American continent and elsewhere.

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Posted on September 27th, 2008 under Area Rugs, Karastan. Tags: Area Rugs, Artworks Rugs, Karastan, karastan area rugs, karastan plum blossom, karastan rugs, Karastan Sale, rugs. Comments: 2

Karastan National Month is Here!

Karastan National month are special times to save big on Karastan Rugs.

A sale promotion as big as this from Karastan is always a much-awaited affair, and customers who cannot otherwise afford to buy a Karastan, but must have one, have their dreams come true!

Karastan rugs can seem pretty expensive to some, but considering that they are made in the US under very strict quality standards, environmentally friendly (green rugs), child labor free, with lifetime or twenty year warranty, and are seemingly everlasting, the prices don’t seem to be too high at all. Buying a rug which will not last 10 years at half the price is probably not as good an investment as buying a Karastan that can last many decades but perhaps cost a bit more. Karastan area rugs are the only machine-made rugs in the world that when used for years, you can still get good money for them.

Enjoy the Karastan Sale while you can! Just enter the coupon code in “Discount Coupon/ Gift Certificate” box at checkout.

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Posted on September 23rd, 2008 under Area Rugs, Karastan. Tags: Area Rugs on Sale, child labor free, Echo-Freindly, Enviromentally Friendly, green rugs, Karastan, karastan area rugs, Karastan rug, karastan rugs, Karastan Sale, Rug Sale, rugs. Comments: 2