Origins, art and history is a handsome reference book for lovers of art and antiques who are eager to deepen their knowledge of this intriguing world. Purchased my flooring 2 weeks ago which was 540 sqft of red oak hardwood, order came in within a couple days, came in to pick it up due to some issues getting a truck we got there about 5 min to closing and hadnt called ahead so order was under a couple other orders,the sales man that i purchased my floor from was the only guy in the store at the time, he stayed late and set. This book is part of the our name in history series, a collection of fascinating facts and statistics, alongside short historical commentary, created to tell the story of previous generations who have shared this name. The history of the magical flying carpets ancient origins. Long before he went into the famous carpet business that his father founded in 1925, aram alexanian was attaching the family name to a. When you heard that crash in the living room, however, and saw a big new stain on the carpet courtesy your family, that uncertainty disappeared. See more ideas about rugs on carpet, carpet and patterned carpet. Little is known of alexanians early life, he was born in ag. Even before recorded history, animal hides and furs were used for this purpose. The pile usually consists of twisted tufts that are typically heattreated to maintain their. Among the finest ever produced, the two ardabil carpets are believed to have been made as offerings for the shrine of sheikh safi at ardabil during the safavid dynasty in sixteenthcentury persia. Shelley alexanian not just a pretty spacetips for buying carpet february 25, 2017 shelley alexanian.
Alexanians is a great place to work if youre a male with selling aptitude. The richness of near eastern art is epitomized by sixteenth and seventeenthcentury persian carpets. For a letter, use the address 57 copernicus blvd, brantford, ontario n3p 1n4, brantford, ontario n3p 1n4. The history of alexanians and how we became to be one of the most trusted flooring retailers offering the latest styles of carpet, area rugs, ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, laminates, vinyl flooring and window coverings. Also referred to in articles and publications as a. The pile was traditionally made from wool, but since the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon or polyester are often used, as these fibers are less expensive than wool. New york had the highest population of alexanian families in 1920. From the earliest times, man has used various means to separate himself from the cold, discomforting ground or floor surface he walked, sat and slept on. He returned to canada in 1944 and worked for bell features. History of carpet the history of british carpets by bertram jacobs 1968 is the definitive volume on the subject, published by the respected trade magazine cfr with the encouragement of the then editor harry tysser. The companys filing status is listed as 00 active and its file number is s5761806.
In 1955 the company was incorporated under the name of alexanian and sons limited. Carpet manufacture has undergone huge changes over the past few decades. Signature by shelley alexanian 14 stanton 1209 stanton antrim 557 stanton crescent 191 stanton rosecore 344 product line. Since 1925 carpet area rugs flooring hardwood tile window coverings carpet cleaning rug repair. Having recently returned from a buying trip in las vegas, i am very excited to share some basic facts and beautiful selections with you. Alexanian life carpet, flooring and window coverings. Purchased my flooring 2 weeks ago which was 540 sqft of red oak hardwood, order came in within a couple days, came in to pick it up due to some issues getting a truck we got there about 5 min to closing and hadnt called ahead so order was under a couple other orders,the sales man that i purchased my floor from was the only guy in the store at the time, he stayed late and set up the fork.
Mohawk flooring carpet stores, hardwood, tile, ottawa, on. This was about 29% of all the recorded alexanians in the usa. Alexanians started a cleaning department in the 1940s as a support and service to customers who bought oriental rugs. We have two locations in town where we sell highquality broadloom carpeting as well as various other flooring options, area rugs and custom window coverings. Conveniently located in ottawa, on, alexanian carpet has an experienced and knowledgeable staff who will guide you through each step of selecting the right flooring for your home or business.
The registered agent on file for this company is herbert v. Providing the tools to understand the decorative and technical aspects of a carpet, including its geographic area of production, the carpet. The most alexanian families were found in the usa in 1920. Armen alexanians family legacy might have been a successful carpet business, but the man himself was a friend to people from around the world. Shop alexanian, the best carpet stores in mississauga. In 1920 there were 5 alexanian families living in new york. The history of alexanian s and how we became to be one of the most trusted flooring retailers offering the latest styles of carpet, area rugs, ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, laminates, vinyl flooring and window coverings. Still, the history of magic carpets may be traced back to an earlier point in time. The pazyryk carpet, which was excavated from a burial mound in 1947, was an incredible find at the time, as it was a nearly2,500yearold carpet that was largely intact, due to its being frozen in a block of ice. The oldest carpet ever discovered is the pazyryk carpet, which is a pile carpet rug discovered in a siberian burial mound in 1949. The colors are of course central to a carpets designs, which is the topic of the following chapter. His exact date of birth is unknown, he was orphaned at an early age with the untimely death of both his parents. Carpet manufacture addresses the serious lack of information in this important area.
As time progressed, a variety of natural and fabricated materials have been used to. He also expanded the rug cleaning operation in hamilton. Upon entering the store, i was immediately greeted and helped by frank. Aram and aris, the founder of the alexanian family carpet business, were passing through istanbul en route to the middle east to buy oriental rugs. Each chapter is a short story focusing on a different character. This classic, historical book provides instruction on the facts necessary to enable the reader to identify any typical specimen of the better known classes of oriental rugs. There are at least two versions of the tale of king solomon and his magic carpet. He began ghosting on superman and batman comics for national while studying art in new york city in 1943. Eclipse round blue area rug from a unique collection of. Patterned carpet textured carpet book background textured background wall carpet rugs on carpet coastal area rugs carpet samples tiles texture. After a brief phone consultation with one of our sales associates, we will arrive at your home with preselected samples, tailored to your specific needs. A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. Rugs and carpets have a rich history, only part of which is known.
Born in hamilton, ontario, he was the creator of super commando in joke comics 12 bell features, 1944 and the black falcon bell features, 1944. Caucasian weavings, turkish and hereke silk rugs and certain weavings which have strong. Carpet has a long and storied history, with one of its earliest examples coming from siberia. Experts believe it is over 6,000 years old, dating back to the 5 th century b. Throughout all lifes changes, alexanian carpet and flooring is with you every step of the way. Aris began to expand his carpet business in 1950, and opened a second store in ottawa ontario. The alexanian family name was found in the usa, and scotland between 1851 and 1920. Since 2012, our business has earned a reputation for high quality carpets and outstanding customer service leading to contracts with the major retail stores. Alexanian carpet has a wide selection of the highest quality wood and laminate flooring at the best prices. Preserved in ice for thousands of years, the pazyryk carpet features rich colors in a dense pile of symmetrical double knots. The colors are of course central to a carpet s designs, which is the topic of the following chapter. Aram alexanian was born in 1928 and died far too young in the spring of 1988. Intentionally neither a manual nor a guide, this book.
Aris luke alexanian was a noted world traveller, prominent armenian canadian and business man. Contrary to popular belief, i am not in fact more than five feet tall. Some of you may recognize me from tv as the alexanian carpet and flooring spokesperson. It seems that king solomon of israel is the earliest known historical figure to be associated with magic carpets. Oxi fresh carpet cleaning hamilton, on you may have asked yourself if your really needed a hamilton carpet cleaning there were some dirty spots, sure, but nothing too bad. One of these is said to have been written by a th century ad.
Aram alexanian was a canadian comic book artist during the 1940s. Since our founding in 1925, we have a long and colourful history which started with our founder aris alexanian. Aris alexanian was involved in numerous community groups. This book shows the vast range and quality of carpets woven in persia from about 1850 to 1980.