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 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 […]
Read moreAwesome contemporary West End rugs
Although we have a love for tribal rugs at West End Co., we still have an eye on the very latest trends for those looking for a more contemporary piece for their modern home or apartment. We have a large selection of very high quality hand tufted 100% wool designer rugs. These are very durable […]
Read moreBrisbane Persian Rugs, Belouch rugs
Baluchi blog Those who have visited us at West End Co. would have seen our selection of tribal rugs and especially some of our stunning Baluchi/Belouch/Beloch pieces. I thought I would write a little about these rug without getting too technical or wordy. These rugs are often knotted in very deep reds and blues, with […]
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