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June 6 2009
Tufenkian Introduces New Construction and Organic Process
Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, the leading designer of handmade Tibetan
and Armenian rugs, proudly introduces a new type of high-pile carpet:
called Yak-Soo, the new rugs offer a complex visual texture, a plush
and inviting feel, and the satisfaction of being 100% organic. Like
all Tufenkian carpets, Yak-Soo is made by hand to ensure that each rug
is distinctly beautiful and will endure for generations.
Yak-Soo's aesthetic was inspired by the friendly, long-haired
Himalayan yak. Tufenkian artisans recreate the shaggy look of
Yak-Soo's bovine namesake by adapting Tsukten (a traditional Tibetan
style of fabric-weaving) and using unbleached yarn that is more than
twice as thick as their standard yarn. Because Yak-Soo is colored
using 100% organic vegetable dyes instead of more uniform dyes, every
rug sports natural and unique gradations in color'while no two are
completely alike, they all offer unmatched depth and texture.
With environmentally safe organic dyes and a chemical-free wash,
Yak-Soo is as natural as rugs can get. As with all Tufenkian rugs, the
water used to dye and wash Yak-Soo is then purified and reused,
preserving a precious resource. The wool is raw and unbleached, and
the rugs are made according to Tufenkian's usual premium on
environmental stewardship'no machines, no burned wood, and no
environmental contaminants.
Offered at an entry-level price point for Tufenkian, Yak-Soo offers
clients an affordable style alternative to add a primitive, textured
feeling to modern interiors at a quality that is far above the
rest. Yak-Soo comes in seven colorways: Madder Red, Walnut Husk, Light
Henna, Indigo Saffron, Sheep's Gray, Rhubarb Walnut and Pearl White.
For over two decades, Tufenkian's rugs have been placed in some of the
world's most prestigious homes and businesses. Their timeless design
and lifelong quality'even under high-traffic conditions'can be seen in
the lobbies of Equinox and UBS in New York City; W Hotel, Carillon
Canyon Ranch and the Capri Resorts Hotel in Florida; and Ritz-Carlton
hotels around the globe.
With nearly 500 programmed designs and colorways, Tufenkian's
collections are predominantly sold to the trade and are available
through the company's six showrooms'Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New
York City, Portland, Oregon, and Hamburg, Germany'as well as through
select dealers (including Bloomingdale's and Baker Showrooms)
throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia.
Tufenkian applies its standard for excellence to all areas of its
business; its award-winning programs for worker welfare, social
responsibility and environmental preservation are unparalleled.
June 6 2009
Tufenkian Introduces New Construction and Organic Process
Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, the leading designer of handmade Tibetan
and Armenian rugs, proudly introduces a new type of high-pile carpet:
called Yak-Soo, the new rugs offer a complex visual texture, a plush
and inviting feel, and the satisfaction of being 100% organic. Like
all Tufenkian carpets, Yak-Soo is made by hand to ensure that each rug
is distinctly beautiful and will endure for generations.
Yak-Soo's aesthetic was inspired by the friendly, long-haired
Himalayan yak. Tufenkian artisans recreate the shaggy look of
Yak-Soo's bovine namesake by adapting Tsukten (a traditional Tibetan
style of fabric-weaving) and using unbleached yarn that is more than
twice as thick as their standard yarn. Because Yak-Soo is colored
using 100% organic vegetable dyes instead of more uniform dyes, every
rug sports natural and unique gradations in color'while no two are
completely alike, they all offer unmatched depth and texture.
With environmentally safe organic dyes and a chemical-free wash,
Yak-Soo is as natural as rugs can get. As with all Tufenkian rugs, the
water used to dye and wash Yak-Soo is then purified and reused,
preserving a precious resource. The wool is raw and unbleached, and
the rugs are made according to Tufenkian's usual premium on
environmental stewardship'no machines, no burned wood, and no
environmental contaminants.
Offered at an entry-level price point for Tufenkian, Yak-Soo offers
clients an affordable style alternative to add a primitive, textured
feeling to modern interiors at a quality that is far above the
rest. Yak-Soo comes in seven colorways: Madder Red, Walnut Husk, Light
Henna, Indigo Saffron, Sheep's Gray, Rhubarb Walnut and Pearl White.
For over two decades, Tufenkian's rugs have been placed in some of the
world's most prestigious homes and businesses. Their timeless design
and lifelong quality'even under high-traffic conditions'can be seen in
the lobbies of Equinox and UBS in New York City; W Hotel, Carillon
Canyon Ranch and the Capri Resorts Hotel in Florida; and Ritz-Carlton
hotels around the globe.
With nearly 500 programmed designs and colorways, Tufenkian's
collections are predominantly sold to the trade and are available
through the company's six showrooms'Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New
York City, Portland, Oregon, and Hamburg, Germany'as well as through
select dealers (including Bloomingdale's and Baker Showrooms)
throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia.
Tufenkian applies its standard for excellence to all areas of its
business; its award-winning programs for worker welfare, social
responsibility and environmental preservation are unparalleled.