Writings by S.S.Thornton
HBT has been amazing. At the age of 2 1/2 he has and will be dragged through more every type of rug process. Today we visited Obeetee Rugs--while I have a lot to say about the day, here is how HBT interacted at Obeetee plant. Pictures taken by mom (me) as I document HBT day.... Continue Reading →
A lot of hard work goes into the making of a hand knotted rug. See a glimpse of the people who work on the rug. This is why I am in India. To help share the knowledge of the rug industry. To help show the social responsibility rug companies are doing for their workers and... Continue Reading →
What a wonderful day of learning. I grew up listening to my father talk about rugs. I joined the family magazine, Rug News andDesign. It was not until yesterday, that I realized while I understood the steps to making a hand knotted rug, I really did not get it. That is a whole separate post.... Continue Reading →
The world is asleep, or at least the plane is. Yet I, the woman traveling with a small child is wide awake. I have rested but I could not sleep. My mind has a million thoughts going through its head. I believe the saying goes — there might be 1,000 steps to the journey but... Continue Reading →
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