Best known for his roles on CityTV’s My Rona Home and HGTV’s Style Department, Alykhan Velji is expanding his design work once again by launching a new line of carpets for Rug Shop. Inspired by motifs found in Islamic architecture, Velji’s Afera collection of hand knotted Nepalese carpets merge traditional geometric design and the modern, bold style he is known for.
Jamie Yamchuk, owner of Rug Shop, approached the Calgary-based interior designer with the idea to create a signature line earlier this year. “I’ve always dreamed of creating my own product line,” says Velji, “and this partnership with Rug Shop is the next step in reaching that goal.”
Afera, is an Islamic name meaning “Colour of Earth.” The bright colours and untraditional placement of the motifs are a modern twist on traditional Islamic design. Made outside of Katmandu, Nepal, each rug is hand-knotted and made of 100% New Zealand lamb’s wool.
“I love the idea of blending old and new styles to create something original and dynamic. Canada is full of contrast and I wanted to develop a line reflective of that.” Velji, a Tanzanian Canadian moved to Calgary when he was eight. Now, at 29, Velji has been working for himself for the last seven years on both commercial and residential interior design projects.
For more information on products visit http://www.rugshopcalgary.com/ or contact Jason Krell at jk@jasonkrell.ca or 403.862.7380.
Jamie Yamchuk, owner of Rug Shop, approached the Calgary-based interior designer with the idea to create a signature line earlier this year. “I’ve always dreamed of creating my own product line,” says Velji, “and this partnership with Rug Shop is the next step in reaching that goal.”
Afera, is an Islamic name meaning “Colour of Earth.” The bright colours and untraditional placement of the motifs are a modern twist on traditional Islamic design. Made outside of Katmandu, Nepal, each rug is hand-knotted and made of 100% New Zealand lamb’s wool.
“I love the idea of blending old and new styles to create something original and dynamic. Canada is full of contrast and I wanted to develop a line reflective of that.” Velji, a Tanzanian Canadian moved to Calgary when he was eight. Now, at 29, Velji has been working for himself for the last seven years on both commercial and residential interior design projects.
For more information on products visit http://www.rugshopcalgary.com/ or contact Jason Krell at jk@jasonkrell.ca or 403.862.7380.
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