ARZU RUGS MODERN COLLECTION

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Great satisfaction comes from creating a meaningful space for a client that has also made a difference in the life of the artisan. ARZU STUDIO HOPE offers an opportunity to implement your commitment to social responsibility by enhancing spaces with ARZU STUDIO HOPE rugs. Integrating these handmade works of art as floor coverings or wall hangings unites you and your clients with our global community and, importantly, with the artisans themselves. ARZU’s philosophy is to create the highest quality 100% wool rugs while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing fair labor practices in Afghanistan....

ARZU’S MISSION ARZU’s Mission ARZU STUDIO HOPE empowers Afghan women by providing fair-labor, artisanbased employment and access to education and healthcare. ARZU, which means “hope” in Dari, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that uses private sector practices to create jobs and produce export quality products. From a starting point of 30 women carpet weavers in 2004, ARZU has created some 500 jobs—95% held by women. ARZU implements its programs at the rural household level and provides direct benefits to over 2,000 Afghans, while impacting tens of thousands of other villagers from the...

FATIMA, 18, says she and her family have always lived dayto-day, uncertain about their future. With her parents, six siblings and extended family, Fatima has been uprooted three times in the past decade. Starvation was common in their household, where both electricity and clean water were lacking. Additionally, Fatima was never allowed to attend school. “There are many difficulties against all girls like me in Afghanistan,” she says. She always dreamed of being able to read and write. Now Fatima weaves in ARZU’s program, and has access to education. By attending ARZU’s courses, she is becoming...

The Rug Journey: Excellence in Artisanship Step One Graphing Once the design is finalized and the rug is ordered, the Master Grapher graphs the scaled artwork. The rug is drawn in its full size; one box represents one knot. Step Two Wool Dyeing Dyeing wool is a multi-step process that begins with handspun wool. The process varies slightly depending on the desired color.

Step Three Warping the Loom The warp and weft is the foundation for all rugs. Cotton is strung from the top to the bottom of the loom to form the warp. Knots are tied to the warp and the weft is added horizontally. Step Four Weaving The weavers sit along the width of the rug and use the graph as a guide to make knots in the specified color. Once the knot is tied, it is cut off and forms the pile. 7

Step Five ^^^^ Step Six Quality Control m Cutting -On a weekly basis, an Afghan ARZU rag Wf -Once the weaving is complete, the rug is cut monitor comes into the artisan's home to check on the ■ ■ off the loom. The weavers mark the weft, allowing status and quality of the rug on the loom. enough space for the weft finish that has been indicated.

Step Seven Washing Once the rug arrives at the washing facility, a specified wash is prescribed. Many factors go into the rug’s wash recipe; design, size and colorway are all indicators. Step Eight Finishing The rug goes through the final finishing steps before shipping: shearing, blocking, fringe tucking and pressing.

Introducing the Modern Collection The Modern Collection was thoughtfully curated by our Coalesse Design Group to enhance settings that apply to our entire portfolio. Not only does this collection support a broad range of product applications, but each rug may be customized to complement and personalize your space. BENEFIT CONDENSATION DREAMS LIGHT MERGE MILESTONE PATH PROGRESS RESOURCEFULNESS TOOTH

THE MODERN C OLLEC TION Cerulean Blue Marine Blue Benefit Pewter KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Benefit rug shown with Millbrae Contract Lounge and CG_1 Table.

Condensation Navy KPSI : 150 Price: $95 sq. ft. ARZU Condensation rug shown with Hosu Lounge and Trees Table.

THE MODERN C OLLEC TION Mushroom Gray Dreams Navy KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Dreams rug shown with Massaud Lounge.

Mushroom Gray Light Navy KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Light rug shown with SW_1 Lounge and Millbrae Contract bench.

THE MODERN C OLLEC TION Merge Mushroom Gray KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Merge rug shown with Millbrae Lifestyle Lounge and CH008 Sofa Table.

Mushroom Gray Milestone Navy KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Milestone rug shown with Millbrae Contract Bench.

THE MODERN C OLLEC TION KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Path rug shown with Massaud Lounge, Lagunitas Lounge and Sebastopol Table.

Mushroom Gray Progress Navy KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Progress rug shown with sixfivezero_LAM Stool and fouronefive_CO Table.

THE MODERN C OLLEC TION Mushroom Gray Resourcefulness Navy KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Resourcefulness rug shown with Bob Guest Chair and Millbrae Lifestyle Lounge.

Blue Gray KPSI : 120 Price: $70 sq. ft. ARZU Tooth rug shown with Hosu Lounge. Water Blue

To place an order or for further information please contact your local Coalesse Sales Consultant. Pricing Information Custom Upcharges LEAD TIME LEAD TIME Custom Colorway (from ARZU Color Palette) Benjamin Moore Colorway Non-Standard Size or Oversize (larger than 12 x 16) Custom Pattern (two rounds of design) Dimension and Lead Time Information For projects with shorter lead times, ARZU carries a limited number of rugs in stock available for immediate delivery. Please contact your Coalesse Sales Consultant to discuss your rug specifications for instock rugs or conf

Specification and Facts - ARZU STUDIO HOPE rugs are handknotted with 100% sheep’s wool on steel looms in the homes of our weavers. - Wool is hand-dyed with natural materials whenever possible, including madder root for red, walnut husks for brown and pomegranate for yellow. Synthetic dyes are used as necessary to achieve colors that cannot be produced with natural materials. - Hand-spun wool absorbs dye unevenly to produce variegated color, known as abrash. This charming irregularity is a hallmark of rugs handmade from natural dyes. - Depending on the weave type and intricacy of the pattern,...