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November 22, 2017 by admin
Brooklyn Rug Collection
Like its namesake, our Brooklyn Rug Collection is a melting pot of styles and cultures from around the world fused together into a harmonious union. With its unique neighborhoods, cuisines and architecture, the diversity that defines the beloved New York borough is the soul behind our Brooklyn line of rugs. These transitional designs are influenced by […]Archive
January 2, 2017 by admin
The Animal Kingdom Collection
Roaring with confidence, our new Animal Kingdom Collection may just be Samad’s fiercest line yet. Depicting detailed scenes of animals in the wild, these show stopping designs are the perfect addition to liven up an interior. The inspiration for the dynamic Wild Horses design came from a vivid photograph of wild horses. The challenge was […]Archive
December 1, 2015 by admin
Every Rug Tells a Story
Every handmade rug tells a story. The tale begins like most, with a spark of inspiration. Undergoing write and re-write, the initial vision slowly develops into a carefully mapped-out blueprint. To grant body and form to this rendering, a number of essential steps must occur including hand spinning, dyeing and knotting the wool (and or […]Archive
March 30, 2015 by admin
The Heart of Handmade
In a day and age where machines reign supreme and mass production dominates the market, it is always a treat to come across those rare and special items that are made by hand and heart. Whether they be hand spun/crafted/grown/sown/painted/dyed/loomed/groomed/tailored or embroidered, it is the artistry, workmanship and attention to detail behind these products that […]Archive
April 28, 2014 by admin
Vaheed Taheri for SAMAD
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 Taheri for SAMAD. Launched this past January in Hannover, Germany, we are excited to share this new and dynamic addition to SAMAD with you. This exclusive collection of Contemporary and […]Archive
April 1, 2014 by admin
A Rug Making Journey: After the Loom
Flatweave rugs differentiate themselves by being woven on horizontal looms using a simpler knotting technique. The flatweave is notable for its lower knot count, broad patterns and rougher texture. After the loom/finishing When a rug is finally cut off the loom it is by no means finished. The raw rug is extremely dense and the […]Archive
February 17, 2014 by admin
A Rug Making Journey: Nakshar & Weaving
“Nakshar”/cartoon Before weaving begins, a “design rendering”, sometimes called a cartoon or “nakshar” must be created. Usually drawn freehand on graph paper, each square represents a single knot. More than just a shape and color pattern, the “nakshar” indicates to the weavers the type and quality of rug to be reproduced. Any variation requires the […]Archive
February 2, 2014 by admin
A Rug Making Journey: Chrome Dyes
Learn more about the making of rugs in ‘Colors of India a rug making journey’ produced by Samad: http://www.samad.com/colors-home Chrome Dyes: Unlike their traditional cousins, synthetic or chemical chrome dyes are created in the lab to exact measurements. Precise amounts of color are calculated, weighed and recorded in the knowledge that, should it be desired, […]Archive
January 22, 2014 by admin