Couristan - Soho Stiletto/Arctic Blue Rug

Inspired by the unique abstract artistry that originated from New York City's famous Soho community during the 60's and 70's, the Soho collection has been designed to make a bold and unique fashion statement to today's most sophisticated, contemporary environments. Each abstract design element captured in these handmade artworks for the floor is accented in rich, vibrant colors that have been selected to transcend time and taste. Handcrafted of 100% Bikaner wool for comfort and added value, the collection's dense pile is luster washed for a unique sheen appearance and to enhance the already vivid colors offered in each area rug. With its fashion forward styling and trend-setting color schemes, the colorful contemporary mood radiating from this unique handmade collection is sure to add a distinctive design element to a variety of room-settings in the home.

Features:

• Hand-crafted in India with 100% Bikaner wool pile
• Luster washed for a unique, sheen appearance and to enhance color definition
• Fashion forward styling and trend-setting, contemporary color schemes
• Inspired by unique abstract artistry that orginated in New York City's Soho community
• Primarily arctic blue featuring black, colonial red, golden mustard, lime drop and purple accents
• Available in the following sizes: 3'6" x 5', 5'6" x 8', 8' x 11', 9'6" x 13', Runner 2'6" x 8'

Category/Decorating Tip:

Modern Artistry - These handmade artworks for the floor will add color and sophistication to even the most cherished contemporary room-settings. Perfect for complementing leather sofas and/or chairs, try solid fabrics in your choice of decorative pillows or accessories to pick up some of the colors offered in the area rug.

Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8' x 10' and larger may ship Truck Freight.

About Couristan

For over 75 years Couristan, Inc. has been a powerful name in the area rug and broadloom industry. Owned by the Couri family for two generations and operated today by brothers George G. Couri, Chairman and Ron J. Couri, CEO and President, the company prides itself on having the most exquisite handmade and power-loomed floor coverings available from anywhere around the world.

Founded in 1926 by brothers Basil J. Couri and George J. Couri, and appropriately named "Couri Brothers," the company began its humble beginnings by importing fine handmade area rugs from Persia. According to Ron Couri, Couristan's CEO and President, importing area rugs from Persia was a difficult task. "I remember listening to my father and uncle's travel stories. First they took a ship to England, then another to the continent. Once in Europe they took the Orient Express and then drove through the desert to Persia. They finally arrived 32 days later. It was quite an adventure."

The first area rugs imported by the company were a few shipments of Sparta Rugs from Smyrna. At the time, the company began affixing "Couristan" trademark labels to the back of each and every rug it imported. This mark was composed from the family's surname "Couri" and the frequently used suffix "stan", referring to the region of small weaving villages in which the company imported its rugs from. The company would quickly begin to broaden its horizons, as well as its area rug offerings by importing rugs from India in 1927.

In the 1930's, Couristan began importing handmade hooked rugs from China and braided rugs from Japan. At the time nearly 99 percent of the total production of Japan's floor coverings were being exported to the United States. According to Ron Couri, Couristan was regarded as one of the country's largest importers of Japanese braided rugs from the 1930's to the 1960's. During that time there wasn't much of a market for Oriental-design products in the United States, but through Couristan's ingenuity and extensive design development, the company was able to create a substantial marketplace for handmade Oriental area rugs.