The Minasian Rug Company is co-owned by Carney and Armen Minasian. Filled with rugs inspired by Central and Western Asia, it has been in Evanston since 1897.
The red Balochi carpet inside the Minasian Rug Company is made by weavers in Afghanistan near the Iran border. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)The Minasian Rug Company is filled with rugs from floor to ceiling. Some are placed in piles or rolled up to save space. Carney and Armen would jump over the piles of rugs when they were little kids. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)This multi-coloured Turkish rug has hand-woven, detailed designs, the specialty of the company. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)This Persian Gabbeh rug, one of Carney Minasian’s favorites, has a unique pattern and varied colors, since the Gabbeh people weave as they go and don’t plan their designs ahead of time. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)The piles of rugs are found in front of a world map, which helps customers locate where the rugs come from. Carney Minasian said one of his favorite things about running the business is traveling to different countries in Central and West Asia. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)The black and red Zerduvar rug on top of the door frame is considered a tent decoration in Uzbekistan. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)A small black Persian Ferehan rug with animal designs is one of the many detailed rugs inside the store. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)Woven in Iran, this multi-colored Soumak rug contains intricate designs. It was woven in Iran. (Samantha Monje/The Daily Northwestern)
