The collection of work by internationally acclaimed photographer U. Roberto Romano reveals stories of former child weavers and their journey from moments of exploitation and desperation to opportunities of rehabilitation and education.
07/30/2009, Dallas, TX Odegard Inc. has moved its Dallas showroom to a new location adjacent to the Dallas Design District. The showroom will hold an opening reception on July 30, featuring the Dallas debut of Faces of Freedom. More>
Custom Cool’s founder Eliza Gatfield’s decision to start producing rugs was more than a business decision. As an architect who has also studied fine arts and textiles, Gatfield describes her decision to create rugs as a coming home. “It was a perfect synthesis of my skills as a fine artist and an architect,” she explains. But as a devout Christian, even before she discovered RugMark, she knew she would never produce rugs using child labor. When she heard about RugMark, she says, “My hair stood on end.” It was the perfect fit with her values. More >
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RugMark’s How to Buy a Rug guide now makes it easier for individuals to buy handmade rugs that are both visually beautiful and ethically made. More >