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RugMark is working to end illegal child labor in the carpet industry and to offer educational opportunities to children in South Asia.
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.jpg) An artist since childhood, Dale Gottlieb attended art school in New York. The journey through school had its twists and detours, landing Dale in India at age 20 to seek spiritual enlightenment. It was in that Hindu ashram that her introspective meditation changed from an initial longing for a more ascetic life to finding her profound truth -- an irresistible urge to create art that addresses issues of injustice and inequality. So when she launched Story Rugs, a partnership with RugMark to help eradicate child labor from the carpet industry was a natural extension of her design inspiration. More >
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RugMark’s new How to Buy a Rug guide now makes it easier for individuals to buy handmade rugs that are both visually beautiful and ethically made. The guide, which distills the often daunting process of purchasing a handmade rug into five steps, stresses the importance of selecting a carpet that is made by skilled adult artisans. More >
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