India Trip 2012

Brian Rojanasumaphong and Sarkis Tatosian have returned from their journey to India. The trip could have started off on the wrong foot as half of the country was without electricity for close to two days. Luckily, by the time we arrived all was in order. We started in Jaipur Read More

2022-06-22T16:13:40-06:00August 8, 2012|

Kilim Backed Fabrics

One of the industry's most creative weavers has developed a line of beautiful rug fragments which are backed on kilms or fabrics. Oscar Isberian Rugs has just received some of the collection. These unique pieces were produced in Turkey from one of our suppliers who is constantly coming Read More

2022-06-22T16:19:30-06:00July 24, 2012|

Oscar Isberian Rugs on WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight”

Oscar Isberian Rugs is excited to be on WTTW this upcoming Thursday evening at 7PM. Following a rug from its inception to its landing in Chicago, Brian Rojanasumaphong works with journalists from the PBS show "Chicago Tonight", exploring Istanbul and its most innovative weavers. Oscar Isberian Rugs is proud to Read More

2022-06-22T16:21:12-06:00June 20, 2012|

Domotex 2012

I will be attending Domotex 2012 this weekend, the only occasion where all the major rug and carpet suppliers of the World come together to hinchable present the most complete range of floor coverings available. Highlights include: Souk Deluxe, where traditional techniques meet contemporary design. Designers experiment with materials Read More

2022-05-27T18:17:25-06:00February 12, 2012|

Spirit Awards Kickoff Party

With over 300 in attendance Wednesday at the Herman Miller Showroom (Merchandise Mart, Chicago) the annual kickoff party was a success! Hundreds from the design industry joined together in support of Design for Dignity, a non-profit committed to "supporting the spirit through DESIGN"."The need is extraordinary and the solution is Read More

2024-10-18T16:32:11-06:00March 21, 2011|

Oscar in Pakistan

After a smooth journey thru Dubai, I have arrived in Lahore, Pakistan on a rug buying mission. Having "cleaned-up", I went directly to the weaver's workshop. It's no small workshop, rather a huge compound with 400 workers, some dyeing yarn, some washing and others meticulously performing final finishing work Read More

2022-05-27T18:31:18-06:00February 12, 2011|

ASID Industry Partners Forum

On Tuesday April 13 the ASID Industry Partners Forum had a nice evening of dinner, drinks and discussion. The topic of the evening was how social networking on the internet can be an effective way to increase business. Denise Butchko of Closet Works gave an excellent presentation on the methods Read More

2022-05-27T18:33:53-06:00April 14, 2010|