AfghanMade Carpets is exhibiting their latest collection at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market 2014 together with partnering companies Matt Camron, Michaelian & Kohlberg, James Opie Collection and Eliko. These companies have partnered with AfghanMade Carpets to be the first to directly source their production of fine handmade carpets in Afghanistan and are among some of the leading international carpet designers.
AfghanMade Carpets is part of an initiative promoting indigenous industries in Afghanistan. As the global production of hand knotted carpets is declining, Afghanistan, with its highly skilled carpet weavers is well poised to become one of the major sources of new production of fine rugs.
Matt Camron, a partnering company, states that “the potential of handmade rugs in Afghanistan is incredibly exciting and we are honoured to be part of this important effort to revitalize the weaving industry”. He believes the project will not only introduce new designs from Afghanistan into the world market but will also provide long-term job opportunities to thousands of Afghans, especially women.
James Opie, a partnering company, says he is proud to be connected with the work in Afghanistan as he is helping to create positive change as weavers now earn a fair living wage. He prefers to have his rugs woven in a “nation where weavers instinctively understand and ‘feel’ their work.”
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AfghanMade Carpets
AfghanMade Carpets has also provided training in Afghanistan on proper wool selection, spinning techniques, new coloration and design and has also established two state-of-the-art facilities in Mazar-e-Sharif and Herat for the washing and finishing of carpets. www.afghanmade.com/carpets
The Atlanta International Area Rug Market
AfghanMade Carpets will be exhibiting at The Atlanta International Area Rug Market, at AmericasMart Atlanta. The market will be open daily from 9:00am–6:00pm (Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 January). It is located at AmericasMart, Building 1, Floor 2 Atlanta GA 10-11081-14.