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| Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug | 43-156" H x 24-102" W | Unavailable |
WEAVING A STRONGER TOMORROW
For over 75 years Couristan, Inc. has been a powerful name in the area rug and broadloom industry. Owned by the Couri family for two generations and operated today by brothers George G. Couri, Chairman and Ron J. Couri, CEO and President, the company prides itself on having the most exquisite handmade and power-loomed floor coverings available from anywhere around the world.
Founded in 1926 by brothers Basil J. Couri and George J. Couri, and appropriately named "Couri Brothers," the company began its humble beginnings by importing fine handmade area rugs from Persia. According to Ron Couri, Couristan's CEO and President, importing area rugs from Persia was a difficult task. "I remember listening to my father and uncle's travel stories. First they took a ship to England, then another to the continent. Once in Europe they took the Orient Express and then drove through the desert to Persia. They finally arrived 32 days later. It was quite an adventure."
The first area rugs imported by the company were a few shipments of Sparta Rugs from Smyrna. At the time, the company began affixing "Couristan" trademark labels to the back of each and every rug it imported. This mark was composed from the family's surname "Couri" and the frequently used suffix "stan", referring to the region of small weaving villages in which the company imported its rugs from. The company would quickly begin to broaden its horizons, as well as its area rug offerings by importing rugs from India in 1927.
In the 1930's, Couristan began importing handmade hooked rugs from China and braided rugs from Japan. At the time nearly 99 percent of the total production of Japan's floor coverings were being exported to the United States. According to Ron Couri, Couristan was regarded as one of the country's largest importers of Japanese braided rugs from the 1930's to the 1960's. During that time there wasn't much of a market for Oriental-design products in the United States, but through Couristan's ingenuity and extensive design development, the company was able to create a substantial marketplace for handmade Oriental area rugs.
The Subdivisions design, from Couristan's popular hand-crafted collection, Progressions, received an America's Magnificent Carpet Award for the category of best handmade area rug in the price range of $0 to $12 (per square foot) . The popular design was chosen by a panel of judges for its affordability, strong palette, unique texture and its ability to be utilized in both a casual and elegant room-setting.
Great rug for entryway
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Durable and fits perfectly for what i needed.......great color combo also
Service Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug:
super fast delivery as usual.....once again no problems when dealing with this company
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Joan
from Romeoville, IL
sturdy piece of carpet
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Very well made for what I needed this rug for.....sturdy and pretty style and color......
Service Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug:
very fast delivery.....always hassle free from this company
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Joan
from Romeoville, IL
indoor outdoor rug
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Got this small rug for an entrance way. Well made .. flattened out fine once unrolled ... the colors are perfect for my decor and it was a great price. I have always been satisfied with the description and quality of the merchandise I buy from Wayfair and in the online shopping environment that is a rarity. JT
Service Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug:
As always super fast service and delivery .. Wayfair is a first class operation... thats why I always check there website first. JT
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by john
from peachtree city, GA
I'm already planning to buy another one.
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
The colors are beautiful. It's perfect for my entranceway.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Aunt Mary
from NE Pa.
Like It
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Like it
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Iggyscrooge
from Flint, MI
Overall very pleased
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by pmac
from Woburn, MA
very nice, great feel and good value
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Nice patio rug
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Bill
from Houston, Tx
Good, but not great
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
The rug looks nice, but there isn't much weight to it, so any gust of wind sends it flying. It feels like it would be durable, but I'll have to wait and see. It seems to collect grassy material as well. It would be best used in a mudroom or somewhere there isn't wind or stuff to collect on it.
BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend
by Lisa
from Napa, CA
Great for boys room!
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Great rug for my grandson's room. Colors are good for their room, too! Needs rug pad.
Service Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug:
Wrong size first sent -unhappy that I STILL had to pay restocking fee to return. Then took quite a while for correct size to be delivered.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Carolyn the bargain queen
from Balto., MD
Not usual quality.
Product Review for Couristan Recife Summit/Blue-Black Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Would not buy this item again.
BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend
by Exec Assistant
from Florida