Keteon Ares Menendian immigrated to the USA in 1898. He came to New York City and worked several jobs. One of those jobs was at a restaurant, where he became friends with an Oriental rug dealer who eventually offered him a job. In the 1900-1908 years, he and another gentleman would take extended trips up into New York State, across Pennsylvania, down thru Ohio and back to New York City.
In each town they would do what we would call 'trunk shows.' They would come to a city and inquire who had the finest furniture store and go and work out a deal with the owner to show their rugs for a few days or weeks. In 1910, K.A. (now working on his own) was offered a permanent space in the F. G. & A. Howald Furniture Co. which had a sterling reputation.
Fortunately, he made the right decision and moved his young wife and made Columbus his home. Through hard work and honesty, he was able to establish and build the business. His two sons, Raymond & Ernest, both worked in the business, helping the store to thrive during the 20's and survive the 30's.
In each town they would do what we would call 'trunk shows.' They would come to a city and inquire who had the finest furniture store and go and work out a deal with the owner to show their rugs for a few days or weeks. In 1910, K.A. (now working on his own) was offered a permanent space in the F. G. & A. Howald Furniture Co. which had a sterling reputation.
Fortunately, he made the right decision and moved his young wife and made Columbus his home. Through hard work and honesty, he was able to establish and build the business. His two sons, Raymond & Ernest, both worked in the business, helping the store to thrive during the 20's and survive the 30's.
Services
K.A. Menendian specializes in professional cleaning, restoration and preventive care for all types of rugs.
Our extensive knowledge of rug types, weaving, dyes and cleaning methods ensure that your precious rugs are treated with the appropriate techniques and handled with the utmost care.
Our state of the art facility, combined with over 100 years of experience, allows us to confidently clean and restore your rug in a safe, thorough and effective manner.
The beauty-and effectiveness-of our process is in its simplicity and thoroughness: The use of pure, clean water; the environmentally friendly soaps we source; and the simplicity of our quick, efficient drying process.
Our extensive knowledge of rug types, weaving, dyes and cleaning methods ensure that your precious rugs are treated with the appropriate techniques and handled with the utmost care.
Our state of the art facility, combined with over 100 years of experience, allows us to confidently clean and restore your rug in a safe, thorough and effective manner.
The beauty-and effectiveness-of our process is in its simplicity and thoroughness: The use of pure, clean water; the environmentally friendly soaps we source; and the simplicity of our quick, efficient drying process.
Feel comfortable navigating the vast selection of rugs in our showroom and confident finding your clients the perfect rug to fit their needs.
Maintaining relationships is what we do best.
We can accommodate all of your clients needs, whether it is a casual outdoor rug, silk Tibetan rug or a one of a kind custom rug to fit your design vision.
Maintaining relationships is what we do best.
We can accommodate all of your clients needs, whether it is a casual outdoor rug, silk Tibetan rug or a one of a kind custom rug to fit your design vision.
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