Istanbul-born master craftsman Hayk “Hayko” Oltaci built his Long Island City atelier from a passion for rugs that began with a damaged Turkish carpet given to him by his grandfather at age 17. With more than 38 years of experience in European and New York ateliers, Hayko is known for advising collectors and homeowners while restoring treasured antique rugs so carefully that the repairs disappear. He also shares the tradition through beginner weaving workshops.
Orley ShabahangFounded in 2001 by Bahram Shabahang and Geoffrey Orley, Orley Shabahang creates contemporary and antique Persian carpets while reviving long-forgotten hand-weaving traditions. Its rugs are made entirely by hand in Iranian villages, from hand-spun wool and natural dyeing through knotting, and the company also provides careful cleaning and restoration for carpets meant to become heirlooms.New York, NY
KalatyWith more than 40 years devoted to high-end artisanal rug making, Kalaty is known for preserving the meticulous hand-knotting traditions practiced by Indian artisans for centuries. The Hicksville, New York, company serves design professionals with heirloom-quality rugs, including custom-color pieces tailored to individual interiors.HICKSVILLE, NY
Megerian CarpetFounded in New York in 1917, family-owned Megerian Carpet makes handmade Armenian carpets while preserving the traditional double-knot weaving technique. The Megerian family began by repairing and trading antique rugs, later building an international manufacturing network before returning to Armenia in the 2000s and modernizing the Hye Gorg factories. Its Armenian cultural center combines the weaving facility with a museum of antique carpets, including pieces more than 400 years old, along with exhibitions and educational events.NEW YORK, NY
Knot & CoWith more than three decades in the rug industry, Knot & Co is a Fulton, Maryland, studio known for hands-on custom work and enduring relationships with rug weavers around the world. It creates handmade rugs tailored to the individual needs of residential and design clients, while drawing on global travel and the long tradition of rug weaving.FULTON, MD