Rugs

Finding The Perfect Rug In The Souks Of Marrakesh

Starre Vartan | Posted 01.03.2012

Starre Vartan

I had been describing to the shopkeepers I saw that I really wanted a Moroccan rug in shades not of orange, yellow, cream and red, but of purple, green, black and pink.

"Magic Carpet Guy"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 08.24.2011

Jerry Zezima

I have never been one to sweep things under the rug, mainly because I don't wear one. And I have never been on a magic carpet ride, mainly because all...

Adopt a Native Elder: When the Spirit Moves You...

Jay Tavare | Posted 05.25.2011

Jay Tavare

More than 2,500 people from all over the world volunteer their time, expertise and love to raise money for one of the poorest demographics in America.

Art, Commerce and Katherine Bernhardt

Liz Markus | Posted 05.25.2011

Liz Markus

As I became comfortable thinking of myself as an artist who also designs, I noticed all around me that these categories seemed to be less strict, more open.

Stop Walking on Little Children

Lisa Sharkey | Posted 05.25.2011

Lisa Sharkey

Stop buying carpets for looks alone. The sad truth is that your decorative carpet may very well have been at the expense of an innocent child laborer.