subject: The Wonderful Beauty Of Karastan Rugs [print this page] Back in 1928 Marshall Field had made the first loom in which a woven rug would be made. This is when Karastan rugs were first made, and at that time they were called "Mystery Rugs". With the loom being made and the mechanical technology added to the way a Karastan rug was made.
During the 1933-34 World's Fair in Chicago, Karastan created a large version of its Kirman pattern. Instead of just displaying the rug, they asked visitors to walk on the rug to test its ability to be cleaned. Over 5 million people walked over the rug and even spilled food on it and rubbed it in. No one thought that it could be cleaned; it was filthy. Karastan cleaned one side of the rug, leaving the other side soiled in order to show the difference. The results were amazing. The side cleaned was pristine.
Karastan offers a wide variety of rugs and carpets. The textures presented include Berbers, loop piles, cut piles, cut and loop piles and shag. A choice of synthetic or wool fibers can be chosen. There are many size from which to choose, starting at 2' 10" width x 5'9" length. Their collection brand names include Antique Legends, Ashara, Cabo del Sol, Carriage House, English Manor, Sierra Mar, Samovar and Metropolitan.
In 1992 there were three different varieties of Karastan carpets produced. Sisal wool was the first newest addition to the carpet texture but it wasn't too soft to the touch of many consumers. It also didn't clean well when something was stained or someone stepped on it causing a mark to appear. Sisal wool has many styles including, Agave, Belize, Corvera, and Zanzibar. They then figured out by adding sisal's texture and aesthetics they'd have a stain resistant rug with a softer feel for the customers. It was more like a wool texture which then would be able to become clean with no problem. New Zealand pure wool usually was used on the back of the rugs since it would last longer.
Following up in 1997, there was an extra step to the finishing of the rug named TeaWash. This would make the finish of the wool look antique patina instead of glossy. Also trying new shades of greens, gold's and indigo, which created what is called the "abrash" look. This will give the Karastan the appearance of being older.
Finally, in 2006 Karastan introduced Shapura. The collection design is classified as traditional, but also reflects color palettes geared toward today's interiors. he vegetable-dyed yarns are offered in muted colors such as ivory, peach, and light olive green. The Shapura collection is highly detailed with a somewhat worn effect that is generated by Karastan's original luster wash. They are described as a "Peshawar" rug, which is a particular hand knotted production from India and Pakistan. The Shapura collection includes Athena, Tiana and Tiana Ivory.
These awesome Karastan rugs can be washed in a washer. Each year Karastan continues the production of rugs that are high quality. With such things as the Sisal Wool, Shapura, and Tea Wash they will continue to bring more to the quality of their rugs.
by: Abbie Osborne-Wilson
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