History of Karastan
Our Story Began in 1928.In a North Carolina mill during the 1920’s, Marshall Field & Co. created an exciting and innovative product – machine-made oriental design rugs of high quality at realistic prices. These elegant new rugs, almost impossible to distinguish from imported originals, were introduced by Wanamaker’s New York department store in 1928, and the Karastan brand was born.
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Carpet Story
We first started
producing broadloom carpets in the 1930’s. Not only did we play a big part in
introducing American households to the very concept of walking in comfort, we
provided the impetus for mass appeal by introducing yet another innovation in
1948: our Kara-Loc® method of weaving.
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Rug Story
We’ve been innovators
since 1928. The year American retailer and textile manufacturer Marshall Field
built a loom capable of recreating the detailed craftsmanship of a hand-woven
rug. From the moment the first Karastan came off the loom (2:02 p.m., April 8,
1928), our name became synonymous with elegant machine-made rugs that rivaled
their handmade counterparts.
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