n 1974 Topanga Rug Company owner Barry Hornig was given permission to open a weaving factory and school in the ancient city of Balkh, 18 miles from the Russian border. He designed cotton dhuries which were sold to Patterson, Flynn & Martin in New York City. After the coup he returned to New York where he continued to import Afghan tribal rugs which were wold to Bloomingdales and other top designers. In 1984, Barry and his wife Diana moved to Santa Fe, NM and opened the first indoor/outdoor rug shop. It was featured in Town & County Magazine as well as Architectural Digest. They moved to California in 1984 and opened Topanga Rug Shop. In 1992 it was named Best Rug Store in LA. The shop soon became a destination and landmark for interior designers, celebrities, and customers who appreciated owning a rug with the integrity inherent in handmade products. All of Barry’s imported rugs are natural fibers and vegetable dyes, and not mass produced.ow, Barry and Diana divide their time between Santa Monica, CA, Missoula, MT and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico each with a vibrant international community. INMy goal is to get every rug, having passed through many hands,into yours.Each of these unique pieces should be preserved,either by restoration and repair, or by being incorporated into a new piece.Never a loose rug! “
n 1974 Topanga Rug
Company owner Barry Hornig
was given permission to open a
weaving factory and school in the
ancient city of Balkh, 18 miles from
the Russian border. He designed
cotton dhuries which were sold to
Patterson, Flynn & Martin in
New York City.
After the coup he returned to New
York where he continued to import Afghan tribal rugs which were
wold to Bloomingdales and other top designers.
In 1984, Barry and his wife Diana moved to Santa Fe, NM and
opened the first indoor/outdoor rug shop. It was featured in Town &
County Magazine as well as Architectural Digest. They moved to
California in 1984 and opened Topanga Rug Shop. In 1992 it was
named Best Rug Store in LA.
The shop soon became a destination and landmark for interior
designers, celebrities, and customers who appreciated owning a rug
with the integrity inherent in handmade products. All of Barry’s
imported rugs are natural fibers and vegetable dyes, and not mass
produced.
ow, Barry and
Diana divide
their time
between Santa Monica,
CA, Missoula, MT and
San Miguel de Allende,
Mexico each with a vibrant
international community.
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My goal is to get every rug, having passed through many hands,
into yours.
Each of these unique pieces should be preserved,
either by restoration and repair, or by being incorporated into a new piece.
Never a loose rug!
“
