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offers a variety of other services, including trading, cleaning, restoration, appraisals and renting. Sirinoglu takes pride in the services his store offers and especially enjoys working with customers to help them find the rug that they’re looking for. “My favorite part about my work is meeting some amazing people,” he says. The great success of Nomads Loom didn’t come about easily, however. From financial issues to being new to the American culture, becoming successful in this business was certainly an arduous process. “I was the first importer of new Turkish rugs into the country, so breaking into the market was very diffi- cult,” Sirinoglu stresses. Despite this, he has sur- passed these hardships and


now stands as a successful busi- nessman in his field. In addition to selling rugs, Sirinoglu has spoken at several assemblies where he enjoys sharing the culture and importance of Oriental rugs as well as his fami- ly’s history in the Dallas area. Coming from a long line of Oriental rug traders, Sirinoglu was destined for success. His grandfather, Zareh Usta, was an Armenian master weaver as well as a rug dealer in Caesarea, Turkey, and Sirinoglu’s father, Haygaz Usta, designed Hereke silk rugs from a very young age, using skills taught to him by Zareh. Haygaz was very success- ful in his business and his rugs were renowned at a time when silk rugs were at their peak. Naturally, his father wanted to keep the family legacy alive, so he passed down his knowledge


and experience to his son. Father and son worked together for several years until Sirinoglu moved to Paris and then to New York to complete his studies, while still working with silk rugs on the side. “My father’s support and guidance helped shape me and my business today,” says Sirinoglu. “Eventu- ally, I’d like my son, Sarven, to take over and run the store.” From producing and design- ing world-class silk Hereke rugs to designing a rug for the Green Room in the White House, the Sirinoglus have gained a reputa- tion for quality and integrity, in which they take pride.


Much like the antique rugs they sell, the expertise of understanding and recognizing quality Oriental rugs has been passed down through the years. The Sirinoglus have built a successful, reputable business, which they know will continue as it is passed along into the hands of future generations. 2


NOMADS LOOM


2050 N. Stemmons Freeway, Unit 215


Dallas, TX 75207 214-744-4448 nlrugs.com


Emma Burleigh is a part-time freelance writer living in Frisco, Texas.


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