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STARK CARPET
“ The British refer to it as bespoke . We call it an everyday event .”
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“ The British refer to it as bespoke . We call it an everyday event ,” say brothers John and Steven Stark , who now preside over the family firm ’ s eminent domain . Whatever language you choose , Stark Carpet has specialized in custom design and production for more than 60 years . Company founders ( and the brothers ’ late parents ) Arthur and Nadia Stark traveled the globe exploring the art of its intriguing history . The couple used their expertise to establish a line of standard and one-ofa-kind designs with a breadth of styles . They also re-created some of the world ’ s most lovely handcrafted rugs — treasures of the decorative arts tradition .
Under the aegis of John and Steven Stark , the company carefully tends to its custom carpet legacy , its ever-growing line of decorative floor coverings , and its document library of antique and Oriental designs even as it expands into fabrics , furnishings and wallcoverings across the design spectrum for residential and contract markets .
Stark
Telephone : 212 752 9000 www . stark . com
With an archive of thousands of existing patterns in carpet types as varied as Oriental , Wilton , Axminster and hand tufted , Stark is a mecca of inspiration — and of wish fulfillment . Expert at turning visions into realties , it manages each custom project closely from conception through completion . Designers work with the Stark design studio to develop the rug of their needs in quality , coloration , size and pattern . Stark also assigns a sales associate versed in custom production to consult with the designer on all aspects of the project , including installation , anywhere in the world .
Stark prides itself on its talented textile artists , who use state-of-the-art computer aided design ( CAD ) equipment . Fully trained in illustration , each artist in the Stark design studio can provide , when required , impeccably detailed , hand-painted carpet renderings incorporating hundreds of colors ( such as Aubusson and Savonniere designs ). All projects start with renderings , then color poms are approved and samples woven , followed by the arrival of the finished carpet .
Stark ’ s bespoke carpets often become standard “ in stock ” product , available for designers who need immediate delivery without any changes — furthering the universal accent of great design . �
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