We have recently landed a very unique Chobi rug in rich Blues, reds, creams, and greens at West End Co. It is a very different rug from the typical vegetable dyed rugs we usually have. The colours are more like very fine Kazak rugs, rather than Chobi. The rug in this image is similar to […]
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Vintage Persian rugs at West End Co.
There is just a look and feel to an older hand knotted rug that stops people in their tracks. I often hang an older persian rug outside on the wall of my store…. More often than not, someone wonders into my store and says, “I want that one”!!! With time, Persian rugs soften in colour […]
Read moreLayered Afghani rugs @ brisbane rugs, West End Co.
I came across this shot of a beautifully presented room with lots of layered tribal Afghani rugs. The mixed texture of the different rugs, together with the rustic coffee table has been used to great effect. The result is an inviting, warm, and homely room. This kind of look with Afghani rugs can be achieved […]
Read moreNew Container of rugs on the way.
I have just returned from a buying trip in Pakistan. Due to the political and security situation in Afghanistan, all of our trade is done in Pakistan. We have a container full of beautiful hand knotted rugs on the way, many of which are exclusive to West End Co. Most notable is a new range […]
Read moreAfghan Revival Rug Collection. Brisbane rugs
This is an appropriately named collection of pieces carefully selected by West End Co. Our collection of Afghan revival rugs are created using old dying techniques and feature designs both ancient through to designs influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th Century. These pieces are perfectly knotted and the colour palettes […]
Read moreGypset rugs in our Brisbane store
The other day I had some clients describe my kilim rugs as being “gypset”… I had never heard this word before. A cursory google search revels that the definition of gypset is: “Gypset Style explores the unconventional, wanderlust lives of these high-low cultural nomads and the bohemian enclaves they inhabit, as well as their counterculture forbears, […]
Read moreThe wonderful and very great Khal Mohommadi
One of our favorite rugs at West End Co. is the Khal Mohommadi. The rugs are named after a legendary Ersari Turkmon named Khal Mohommad. This gent was said to have perfected the art of red dying, and this is evident in the rich, deep colours of the rugs that bare his name. He is […]
Read moreAll About Afghan Rugs
Afghan rugs are a beautiful piece of cultural heritage from Afghanistan. Today, we’re going to have a quick look at what they are and why they’re special. Afghan rugs, as one might expect, traditionally come from Afghanistan. Nearly every village or tribe has its own designs and fashions when it comes to rugs, but for […]
Read moreKilim rugs @ West End Co. Brisbane
Nothing finishes a room like a well chosen rug. A kilim rug, with all its colour and vibrancy, is the perfect choice for a Brisbane home. Kilim rugs are woven, so more portable than their rug knotted cousins. Origins of the kilim rug Kilims are thought to have originated in Mongolia and soon became popular […]
Read moreWhat makes a great rug, a great rug?
Below we answer some frequently asked questions and provide some insight into the finer details of what it takes to bring one of these pieces together. No one rug is the same as another Despite what you know or may have heard, no authentic handmade rug (such as the rugs in West End Co.) is […]
Read moreThe Difference Between Tribal, Oriental and Persian rugs
When considering investing in a new decorative piece for your home, nothing is better than the fullness and quality of a rug to fill floorspace, furnish a room and bring it to life with a warm, exuberant, cultural experience that will have visitors marvelling in admiration of your good taste and worldly appreciation. While these […]
Read more$20,000 immediate tax write off offered by Federal Government
For those operating a small business like myself, the details of the recently announced budget brought some timely good news. Certainly the immediate tax write off for items below $20,000 presents an ideal opportunity for those looking to purchase items such as an Oriental or Persian rug for the office. Please feel free to look […]
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