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ornate, rich with striking reds and blues.


“These rugs are truly pieces of art,” Farzin says. “I like to com- pare them to owning a Picasso or a Matisse. It’s rare to see such craftsmanship in today’s design world. Some of these rugs took years to construct, and I don’t think we’ll ever see that kind of attention to detail again.” Ghalibaf, a name that literally translates to “rug maker,” hails from four generations of rug- obsessed family. It was his great-great-grandfather who started the tradition when he opened his own rug factory in Tabriz, Iran, an area regarded for its rich history in rug making. Raised in Europe, Farzin earned a degree in design before


establishing his own identity in the world of interior design and architecture. It’s this design expertise that truly comes in handy when wading through the showroom’s sea of options. “For most projects, I try to


grab three or four options that I think will work for the client,” Farzin says. “A lot of my cus- tomers are designers, but I love to see people just walk into the store. These rugs are the center- pieces of any room. Sometimes, people will pick out a rug before they even build a property.” As local designers jet off to


New York or Los Angeles to do their rug shopping, Farzin Rug’s impressive collection is a desti- nation in and of itself. With a fair mix of antique, semi-antique and


old Oriental rugs, Dallas design- ers might find it best to skip long airport security lines and tour the Design District’s offerings instead.


“Dallas has been, and still is, a hub for the design world,” Farzin says. “People come from all over the world to visit the Design District. I have so many clients that will search all over for the perfect rug, but always end up back with me. Even as interior design starts to become more modern and streamlined, noth- ing can really match owning rugs like these.”


Of course, with centuries of wear and tear, antique rugs can need some restoration. Within his showroom, Farzin has the skilled personnel who can assist


with the repair of these works of art.


Farzin likens the purchase of an authentic Oriental rug to a good business investment. “Oriental rugs are often passed down from generation to gen- eration,” he says. Free from the shackles of ever-changing design trends, Oriental rugs have been, and will remain, a mainstay in the modern American home. 2


FARZIN RUGS


1427 Slocum St. Dallas, TX 75207 214-747-1511 farzinrugs.com


Chase Wade is a Texas-based


freelance writer. Drop him a note at chasewadewrites.com.


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