This expert Seattle interior designer developed a love affair with rugs from Nepal in the late 90’s when living in the Midwest. Via the Chicago Merchandise Mart and a fabulous mentor, Lynn Urstadt, I started my learning curve (it still continues!). When I moved to Portland, OR in 2001 I quickly discovered Lapchi which coincidentally was founded in the same year in Portland.

I am inspired to work with these designs and personalize them to my clients inclinations. Superb detailing and quality always accompanies the rug result. Read more about my infatuation with rugs here.

Production in Kathmandu is a blend of old and new. The entire weaving process is done according to traditional handmade methods, imparting subtle nuances not available with machine-made or tufted methods. Order processing and production management using state-of-the-art technology, however, keep the information part of the business highly efficient. No other carpet company can match designer time and quality requirements as effectively.

As the capstone of all its efforts, Lapchi is a leading contributor to The RugMark Foundation, working to end illegal child labor in the rug trade (www.rugmark.org).

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