Couristan - Royal Imperial Polonaise/Brick Red Rug

For centuries, traditional Persian area rugs have been a symbol of elegance, luxury and wealth throughout the world. Handed down from generation to generation to become classic family heirlooms, their timeless beauty has endured the test of time. The Royal Imperial collection pays homage to the ancient art of rug-making and to the weaving regions in which these handmade masterpieces originated. Meticulously hand-knotted using a Persian knot, each stunning chrome-dyed design offers a sumptuous range of vibrant and vivid hues. Handspun yarn of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool, provides Royal Imperial with a rich, sensuous patina and a deep, lush pile. Enriched by patterns from classic Persian area rugs, each timeless design in the Royal Imperial collection will create a dramatic fashion statement in any traditional room-setting.

Features:

• Hand-knotted in India with 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool pile
• Persian knot allows each chrome-dyed design to offer range of vibrant/vivid hues
• Hand-spun yarn with a sensuous patina and a deep, lush, fringed pile
• Luster washed for an added sheen and dramatic, unique appearance
• Primarily brick red featuring navy, paprika honey and teal accents
• Available in the following sizes: 3'9" x 5'9", 5'6" x 8'9", 8' x 11'3", 9'6" x 13'9", Runner 2'3" x 8'3"

Category/Decorating Tip:

Vintage - This collection of rich, elegant and timeless designed area rugs would tend to work best in a more formal, traditional setting. Use lots of rich woods and don't be afraid to add multi-colored fabric designs to complete the total look. Pull out that unexpected color as an accent.

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.