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IKEA’S GLOBAL SOURCING CHALLENGE INDIAN RUGS AND CHILD LABOR In 1995, Marianne Barner, IKEA’s manager for carpets, faced a difficult situation when one of their Indian rug supplier apparently was involved with the use of child labor in the manufacture of its products for IKEA. Even though they had a contract where IKEA explicitly forbid the use of child labor. These Allegations generated mixed opinion regarding the future of all the Indian carpet suppliers and the company was studying the future

if rug pads were ever truly necessary, especially with larger rugs. Though interior decorating is my career, I was not always sure about whether I should use a rug pad for an area rug or just throw the rug down. Rug dealers always pushes consumers a little more on a rug pad, but do you really need to invest on it or is it an unnecessary upgrade? Sometimes my clients think like I am crazy when I tell them that a rug pad is necessary for all type of rugs. But honestly, do you really need a rug pad

Use rugs to prevent scratches on wood flooring Summary- This article intends to provide thorough information to the viewers’ about the benefits of using rugs on the wooden floors. What are the specialties of Rugs Washington D.C? Rugs can be used in the living room, dining room, and bedroom, at the front door or at the landing of the stairs. If chosen correctly, they can help in creating an aesthetic space. Other than the exotic range of furniture pieces, at Marlo Furniture one can get the beautiful

weaving these kinds of rugs until today. The rugs coming from Iran were hand knotted silks with the finest of Ghazni wool. Ghazni is a region near Peshawar province along Pakistan and Afghanistan. Currently, higher end hand knotted rugs from India utilize this type of wool. The wool was extremely clean, which meant it could survive any climate here in the U.S. However, during this time, rugs were undergoing a revolution of a sort. In Belgium, the first machine to make a rug was being developed at

for themselves and stay warm (Brown). Throughout the centuries, Navajos have wove to provide for their families. Unlike other Southwest tribes, Navajos are not masters in the realms of pottery or basketry, instead Navajos are known for their woven rugs. While weavers from the early 20th century and contemporary weavers differ in some aspects, they both use the loom to depict Navajo designs. Navajo weaving has evolved in terms of technique, materials, artistic style, and spiritual meaning. Despite

Confused, he flips on the light and sees a lump under the large rug laid out on the living room floor. At first the lump is still, but the closer he gets, the more it starts to fidget under the rug. Thinking it’s his cat

The Museum of Religion I’ve only ever viewed religion as a painting at a museum that one might observe as they strolled around an exhibit. It was the type of art piece that one approached as an outsider. One could appraise the artist’s skill and watch as crowds huddled around each work, and yet the significance of the piece was lost. It was understood that this museum held works of great value, but for what reason I could not discern, for the exit door to the museum always seemed so close by. I

bought a plaque with my name engraved on it. It reads “The Home of Matthew Jones,” it really wasn’t necessary but the amount of money that was left over after buying the house was incredible. The first week into buying the house I saw a bump under the rug but when I went to check nothing was there. Two weeks passed and it happened again, but this time I didn’t check instead I called my mom, but she told me it was probably a rat or something. The next day I went out and bought some mouse traps.

the items they create, these sacred items include rug weaving, silversmithing, and pottery making. Rug and blanket weaving is among the most popular artistry from the Navajo people. Weaving dates back to the

Here we are; another week, another article. Last time we covered the heavy stuff, including the early history of oriental rugs and some common terms to familiarize yourself with. This week we’re talking about what’s on the rugs: their designs! I tend to be kind of an art geek. What can I say? I’m drawn to interesting images, and art has some of the most intriguing images to offer. Art galleries, museums, art blogs; all of it! What I love most about art is the meaning behind the shapes and colors