From its Baltimore base, Tamarian designs and imports fine handmade rugs knotted in the Tibetan tradition, with Nepalese workshops producing pieces that range from traditional to contemporary. The company also develops custom rugs and its Habit collection, extending its craft to hand-woven designs from India and Afghanistan. Tamarian has been a Label STEP Fair Trade Partner since 2021 and is described as one of Nepal’s largest import-export ventures focused on hand-woven rugs.
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Nasiri CarpetsNasiri Carpets creates handmade and custom rugs rooted in Persian weaving traditions, drawing on more than four decades of collective experience sourcing antique pieces and producing new designs. Its artisans preserve old-world methods, including the Persian knot, while using natural, plant-based dyes and materials to connect heritage with contemporary interiors. The company also supports its weaving communities and offers GoodWeave-certified rugs made under monitored, humane conditions.New York, NY
Tibetano LLCTibetano creates design-led rugs and carpets for high-end residential, corporate, and hospitality interiors, carrying each project from concept through installation. Founded around an innovative approach to socially and environmentally conscious manufacturing, the company draws on art and design to give its pieces a distinctive character. Its made-to-order collaboration with Sister Parish, including hand-woven flatweaves based on the studio’s prints, reflects Tibetano’s emphasis on custom work and creative partnerships.New York, NY
Tufenkian Artisan CarpetsTufenkian Artisan Carpets creates hand-knotted and hand-woven luxury rugs, with artisans carrying out demanding work from hand-spun yarn and small-pot dyeing through washing, shearing, and finishing. A single 9-by-12-foot carpet can contain up to 1.5 million individually tied knots and require more than 1,500 hours of artisanal labor. The company works with natural fibers such as Tibetan wool and silk, offers custom designs and sizes, and supports the Tufenkian Foundation’s initiatives in Armenia through a portion of rug sales.NEW YORK, NY
UMRAO CashmereFrom its Kathmandu workshop, UMRAO Cashmere manufactures cashmere textiles for customers around the world, exporting for the past 12 years. Every piece is hand-woven or hand-knitted, with traditional craft carried through a detailed hand-finishing process; the company is also among the few worldwide to weave cashmere blankets and throws on Jacquard looms. Its fibers come from Tibet and Mongolia, and its products are sold under the UMRAO CASHMERE label in cities including New York, London, Paris and Copenhagen.ABC CARPET HOME, NY