Our intricate Maktabi carpets are gorgeous - no argument there. But we're so used to the traditional patterns that we've become desynthesized to their presence.





In the same way that we respect calligrapher's traditions and classic methods, traditional carpet design is something we simply do NOT tinker around with here in Lebanon (or rather, purchase). B for Blasphemy!









Faig is from Baku, Azerbaijan - a city dubbed by the wiki gods as a 'center' for carpet design but rarely ever acknowledged in daily carpet banter. Generally, the Azerbaijani carpet is referred to as a Caucasian carpet in an umbrella reference to the area, but most of the carpet and rug work originate in Azerbaijan.





Faig is right at the center of it all, and he's disrupting the pattern. His carpet works are so stunning that I wouldn't even buy one for my home, fearful I'd accidentally breathe in a downwards direction or participate in late-night carpet rolling.





While tetas will gasp religious, fearful verses at the sight of these, I imagine you'll love them.









We all have that carpet at home. It's red, black, and oh blimey, I forget what it looks like. No one ever really acknowledges it. Meh, it's always just been there.