Claremont Rug Company's Spring 2019 Catalog, Vol. 31 No. 1

Jan, with wife Christine Hunt Winitz and longtime Senior Sales Associate, Nancy Brinkley

Jan David Winitz , President and Founder “Born into a New York family of scientists and art collectors, Winitz inherited a collection of great rugs and a love of art” (Financial Times) . Shortly after receiving an MA in Education fromUC Berkeley, he opened Claremont Rug Company with his wife, Christine, in 1980. He has built a global reputation among collectors and connoisseurs, and maintains a private clientele on five continents, assisting them to assemble whole home rug displays and to build collections of rare carpets. He is the author of The Guide to Purchasing an Oriental Rug . He is acknowledged as a major contributor to elevating the status of 19th century Oriental rugs from a decorative craft to artworks recognized for their masterful color and design, cultural significance, and importance as an influencer of other art forms.

Caucasian “Dragon” Kuba | 3' 9" x 4' 7" | 1850, High-Collectible The vivacious motifs and stunning use of color seen here capture the infectious magic of the great number of first-rate tribal rugs in our collection.

OUR UNIQUE CONCIERGE SERVICES

IN-HOME SHOPPING

• EXPERTISE President Jan David Winitz and our highly experienced rug consultants offer invaluable guidance on purchasing, decorating and collecting. • APPROVAL SHIPPING Long-distance clients appreciate our ultra-convenient, cost-effective Shipping on Approval Service, including arranging for installation by a local logistics firm. • LONG-TERM EXCHANGE POLICY Our written guarantee is invaluable to clients who move to new residences or wish to explore new rug or decorating styles. • ONGOING RUG CARE We recognize the great privilege of serving our clients. For years to come, we will gladly offer advice and assistance in maintaining and displaying your rugs. Ongoing services include expert cleaning, restoration, padding and storage.

Clients with larger projects love our service of doing in- home presentations virtually anywhere in the U.S. We do a preliminary consultation, review images of the home and propose a series of appropriate carpets. We can even photo- shop rugs into the rooms before visiting the home and presenting rugs of interest.

One of the five pieces from our substantial collection of 19th century Ferahan Sarouks on these pages, this regal carpet, with its awe-inspiring keyhole-shaped medallion and endearingly drawn flowers, exemplifies the stately, yet expressive ambiance of this perpetually admired style. Persian Ferahan Sarouk | 8' 6" x 12' | late 19th century, High-Decorative

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