| ...the mohawk group never stands still. we're always exploring the new and
exciting, and seeking opportunities to up the ante and improve—enhancing our
service, strengthening our product portfolio, broadening our community
involvement and minimizing our environmental impact. for us, it's never enough
to be good when you should strive be great. we're always asking: "what's next... |
| ...it’s never been about a single pattern or trend. karastan rugs and carpets are crafted to be timeless pieces that fit perfectly within your home. with inspired designs, flawless craftsmanship, and long-lasting materials, karastan is made for a life lived beautifully.inspired by the world around us.our creative process starts with travel. karastan designers seek inspiration through tradition, works... |
| ...karastan makes it easier and more fashionable to live green with a new
generation of carpet fibers made from corn-based polymers. this polymer is
called dupont™ sorona® renewably sourced polymer and it is as good for the
environment as it is for you. it is also an important ingredient in
karastan's smartstrand® - a remarkabley stain resistant, durable, soft,
beautiful, long lasting and... |
| ...ies featuring handsome mahogany display furnishings, ralph lauren
floorcoverings represent uncompromising quality and design excellence. the
collection was developed in a licensing agreement with karastan, the most
respected name in carpeting and rugs.
"aran isle knit" and "cable sweater" are directly descended from the apparel
world and were inspired by actual cashmere sweaters.
alpac... |
| ... construction. the basic construction was adapted slightly by the marshall field & company, which set up an axminster mill in north carolina to manufacture oriental patterned carpets now known as karastan.
these axminster rugs, with patterns that were recreated from antique orientals, do not have the stiff construction characteristic of axminsters. instead, the colors of the surface, not hidd... |
| ...om modified to create what no one else had ever created -- a machine-made rug woven through the back, just like a handmade oriental, featuring intricate designs and virtually unlimited color variety. karastan’s rug mill was established in 1926, and introduced the first karastan rugs to the public in 1928.
machine made rugs have definitely come along way since then. there are many manufacturers to... |
| ...sfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include mohawk, american olean, daltile, durkan, eliane, feltex, godfrey hirst, ivc, karastan, marazzi, pergo, quick-step and unilin. during the past decade, mohawk has transformed its business from an american carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operati... |
| ...in an advantage in their local markets, attendees will get a
first look at mohawk’s full line of new flooring solutions from three of the
most recognized brands in the industry: mohawk, pergo and karastan.
the mohawk momentum roadshow is scheduled to make the following stops:
• chicago, ill. – jan. 5-7
• atlantic city, n.j. – jan. 12-14
• dallas, texas – jan. 25-27
• huntington beach, c... |
| ... the
marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. our
brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include mohawk,
american olean, daltile, durkan, ivc, karastan, marazzi, pergo, unilin and
quick-step. during the past decade, mohawk has transformed its business from an
american carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with
o... |
| ...ushing, so carpet fibers bounce back even after repeated wear. add to that its natural tendency to resist soil and stains and you can understand why wool makes the best carpet for allergy sufferers.
karastan chooses to use new zealand wool over any other types because of its superior beauty and strength as well as hypoallergenic properties. when shopping for wool carpeting, also look for the “woo... |
| ... the
marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. our
brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include mohawk,
american olean, daltile, durkan, ivc, karastan, marazzi, pergo, unilin and
quick-step. during the past decade, mohawk has transformed its business from an
american carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with
o... |
| ...boston, ma. september 24, 2014- karastan and massachusetts-based retailer landry & arcari recently teamed up to sponsor new england home’s 5 under 40 awards. the winners were honored at a celebratory reception on september 11 held at landry & arcari’s downtown boston showroom.
the winners of 5 under 40 were nominated by their peers and then selected by an all star-panel of regional designers. the... |
| ...karastan’s luxurious red carpet set the stage for one of new york’s most glamorous and meaningful fundraising events. some of the biggest names in film and television gathered at the museum of modern art in may for the fifth annual joyful heart gala. founded by actress mariska hargitay, who stars in nbc’s law & order: special victims unit, the joyful heart foundation works to support and empow... |
| ...yd wright believed every element of the space he was creating should work together—from floor plan to fabric to furniture to floor covering. in fact, he once considered designing rugs and carpets for karastan. it was those early discussions that encouraged the frank lloyd wright foundation to choose a karastan product for the newly restored taliesin west, wright’s home in scottsdale, arizona.
“th... |
| ...te selection of broadloom carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home products. these products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include mohawk, karastan, ralph lauren, lees, bigelow, columbia, century, dal-tile, american olean and quick-step. mohawk's unique merchandising and marketing assist our customers in creating the consumers' dream. mo... |
| ...dalton, ga, january 19, 2011— karastan’s heritage kirman crimson is based on a classic rug that karastan originally introduced in 1941. this timeless beauty brings back the signature style of the textiles of persia with curvilinear medallions and graceful floral designs, rich color, the intricate use of multiple borders and a field thickly strewn with blooms and arabesques. it is a new addition to... |
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dalton—karastan has become the first company to carry the wool: clean air certified label on all of its wool carpets and rugs (fcnews, dec. 6/13, 2010).
products approved to carry the label are tested by an independent laboratory and must pass stringent voc emission testing for 13 contaminants. the products are required to meet scientifically established testing standards that verify reduc... |
| ...kelly wright barrere, of cartersville, ga, won a new rug from karastan’s iconoclast collection as part of a facebook promotion called “home for the holidays.” karastan invited its hundreds of facebook followers to click or comment on their favorite iconoclast rug during the month of december. a winner was randomly selected from the participants. as her prize, barrere selected karastan’s pavilion t... |
| ...ery platform is fully retested on an annual basis to maintain the integrity of the wool: clean air certification.
the first company to carry the wool: clean air certified label on its products is karastan. all wool carpets and rugs made by karastan surpass the testing standards and prove to significantly reduce indoor air contaminants.
“wool has incredible attributes that deserve to be rec... |
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designers jim and phoebe howard selected karastan's fifth avenue to create the dreamy guest bedroom
dalton, ga, december 2, 2010—karastan rugs were in the supporting cast of hearst magazines’ fourth annual designer visions program. following the theme of “cinema style,” interior designers created stylized homes inspired by classic films set in new york city. three residences on the 58th flo... |
| ... joyful heart gala, which was held may 5 in new york at skylight, the expansive soho event space. this year’s bold color scheme of pink and black was grounded with a bright fuschia carpet—provided by karastan—and energized by hundreds of celebrities and guests, who contributed more than $1.6 million to fight domestic violence.
actress and karastan 2007 “statement maker” mariska hargitay founded t... |
| ...dalton, ga, february 19, 2010—karastan’s new tufted introductions bring gardens indoors, create oases of calm and color and infuse classic designs with contemporary spirit. they all emphasize fresh, easy-to-live-with palettes and easy care—the perfect combination for the busy family.
classic chic
a classic design with a contemporary flair, classic chic is an oversized hounds-tooth pattern load... |
| ...dalton, ga, february 19, 2010—the winds of change blow softly and naturally in karastan’s woven introductions for 2010. popular sisal-like weaves head into spring with fresh colors. several of these eco-friendly carpets are crafted of sustainable and renewable wools of new zealand brand wool for durability, easy care and comfort. they all have a free and breezy spirit that is both casual yet sophi... |
| ...karastan wool the natural choice... |
| ...the karastan brand represents much more than flooring! beginning at 2:02 pm on april 28, 1998, we walk you through the rich history of quality craftsmanship and innovation that is karastan... |
| ...what makes karastan's axminster area rugs unique? watch to learn more about the luxurious hallmark of the karastan brand... |
| ..."the karastan brand represents much more than flooring! beginning at 2:02 pm on april 28, 1998, we walk you through the rich history of quality craftsmanship and innovation that is karastan.
learn why karastan rugs were referred to as "the wonder rugs of north america," the role karastan played in bringing comfort to the average american household with rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting, and the c... |
| ...karastan carpets and rugs are renowned for their exquisite beauty, quality and resilience. by following a few care and cleaning guidelines for your flooring, you can expect years of enjoyment... |
| ...selecting the right color, pattern and texture of your rug is a personal matter. karastan offers practical design and decorating advice to help you through the process of how to choose a rug... |
| ...it’s never been about a single pattern or trend. karastan rugs and carpets are crafted to be timeless pieces that fit perfectly within your home. with inspired designs, flawless craftsmanship, and long-lasting materials, karastan is made for a life lived beautifully.... |