Kashmir Handicrafts Emporium has fabulous rugs. They bring a good couple of hundred rugs to our compound each January for a "private" sale.
The owner, Riyaz Bhat, is very knowledgeable about the rugs. He travels throughout Kashmir and Afghanistan (!!) to purchase them directly from the families who make them. He gave a fabulous slide show during the visit, with photos of him with the various families, the rugs being made, etc. His level of knowledge is truly astounding.
You are more than welcome to come to my house if you'd like to see a sample of some of his rugs (I'm pretty sure I know who you are!).
Kashmir Handicrafts Emporium has fabulous rugs. They bring a good couple of hundred rugs to our compound each January for a "private" sale.
The owner, Riyaz Bhat, is very knowledgeable about the rugs. He travels throughout Kashmir and Afghanistan (!!) to purchase them directly from the families who make them. He gave a fabulous slide show during the visit, with photos of him with the various families, the rugs being made, etc. His level of knowledge is truly astounding.
You are more than welcome to come to my house if you'd like to see a sample of some of his rugs (I'm pretty sure I know who you are!).
Otherwise, you can reach him as follows:
Al Mergab St, Al Nassr
Shop 443-2761
http://www.the-rugman.com
I have his mobile and email, too - just send me a PM if you want those.
I'm telling you. . .his rugs are fab!