Crossed vs. Uncrossed.. Another Solution
It’s the debate that some people (myself included) won’t let go away. It’s the debate with no real winners or losers. It’s the debate about …
Archive
Begun as a lark in the summer of 2008 the website of ‘The Ruggist’ has had many iterations. First as highly irreverent blog, then as a professional website for insightful commentary about rugs and carpets; penultimately it languished as a reflection of times past. If you’ve come looking for past articles, you’re now in the correct place, the archive section; however please note the articles categorized as ‘archive’ are no longer updated, nor maintained in any way, and may contain out of date information.
You are encouraged to view the archives as they are intended, as contemporaneous commentary and critique reflective of the time the article was originally published.
An unexpected(?) showroom result…
Over the years I’ve been in many a rug showroom. Early on my capacity was that of the porter/salesman/manager and in later years I’ve been …
ICFF Rug Review… And more!
While I have previously expressed my opinions on the merits (and demerits) of various shows, I’ve yet to share my views on ICFF (the International Contemporary Furniture Fair), held …
Shocking Headline attracts Readers to Homosexuals’ Rugs.
This week is a low impact week for me. As I write this, I am mentally preparing for an important meeting at the end of …
The March Report or: What you need to know of semi-random thoughts…
This post started as a simple friendly response to a common question, and turned into personal rant that is a bit harsh. As is said …
It would have been a “Year in Review” but I’ve only done this for six months…
It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over. Seems like only yesterday I was browsing around AmericasMart seeing what was new and exciting. How the …
Colour – Aren’t you a sexy date?
The idea to discuss colour comes from one of my readers. If you have a topic upon which you’d like to read my opinions, please let …
Rug Wars – Episode I – The Front Hall
After two or three weeks away from the blog, which has involved packing the contents of our house into boxes and moving them, I am taking a …
Metro Market Week Summary – Part 2
Metro Market Week is quickly becoming a fleeting memory in everyone’s mind, and so before too much time has passed, I am posting the second …
In Memorial
I had the pleasure of meeting Berdj Abadjian when I worked in Cleveland, Ohio and our showroom sold carpets from “The Abadjian Collection”. Mr. Abadjian tirelessly worked …
Samples, samples everywhere.
In 1945 Robert Lewis wrote “My God what have we done?”, in 1981 the Talking Heads released “Once In A Lifetime” and sung “My God …
Metro Market Week Summary – Part 1
It’s now been a week since my rushed departure from Metro Market Week (I had to return home on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting on …
This just in!
I was forwarded an email this morning that at first made me laugh, then on further consideration made me smile with astonished envy. Richard Habib …
When summer ends.
When I logged in to write this entry, I noticed that Google wanted me to know that my last post was on August 12, 2008. …
NORS and the Giftshow all in One!!
As an Industry Consultant and self-described Ruggist, I find it important to try and stay up on the goings on in the world of rugs. …