What Is Handspun Wool Yarn? | Rug Making
People are often surprised to learn that handspun wool yarn is still used in rug making today. With modern technology, it’s easy to wonder why...
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Spotlight on Sari Silk
May 3, 2017
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Move over grey and taupe! Bright and bold colors are making a comeback in the world of design. At SAMAD, we are now offering a...
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10 Tranquil Winter Rugs
March 8, 2017
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For lovers of snowflakes, bare branches and frozen lakes, we have selected 10 chilling rugs that will keep the magic of winter alive all year...
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A Father-Daughter Business Trip
February 6, 2017
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After some persuasion, I managed to convince my father to let me tag along on his bi-annual business trip to India and Nepal. Though I’d...
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5 Fabulous Fall Rugs
October 27, 2015
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The temperature is dropping, leaves are changing and pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks which can only mean one thing…fall glorious fall! In honor...
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Around the World with SAMAD
August 1, 2014
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From the stately manors of Britain and France, through the colorful marketplaces of India, to the heart of rural Africa and the isles of the...
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David and Malcolm Samad Biography
July 9, 2014
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Samad: A Family Affair It’s been almost 30 years since brothers David and Malcolm started Samad – a family owned and operated rug business. Based...
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Vaheed Taheri for SAMAD
April 28, 2014
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Vaheed Taheri for SAMAD We are thrilled to announce our recent collaboration with talented designer Vaheed Taheri and the debut of our latest collection, Vaheed...
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A Rug Making Journey: Opening & Clipping the Pile
April 21, 2014
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Attention now turns to the rough uneven pile, which must be trimmed to a consistent height. Clipping the pile is usually performed in stages and...
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Spotlight on Silk Rugs
April 7, 2014
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Like art, the age-old craft of making carpets is one that has continually evolved to suit patron and era. While the labor-intensive process of creating...
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