About Us
The Addison Dicus Company was founded in 1983. Its founder, Gary Dicus, was a sales person for a regional carpet distributor. That company catered primarily to the retail carpet dealer.
Blogs
Mamluks
Mamluk rugs are named for an elite military caste that started in the Middle East around the 9th Century.
Ikats
Intricate and awe-inspiring weaving and dying technique produce a pattern that has attracted buyers for over 1,000 years. Interestingly, the ikat technique seems to have developed on its own in such far flung places as Malaysia and Central America.
Donegals
In 1898 Scottish textile manufacturer Alexander Morton formulated a concept: set up a rug weaving business in the West that used the time-tested, hand-knotting techniques of the East, but employed
Interior Design in 1657
We moderns enjoy thousands of years of art and decor history. Sometimes when you are out of ideas, the best place to turn is to the taste-setters of the past.
Fashion Show at A/D
After hours of preparation in the Center's Outdoor Artifact Garden, the fashion show had to be quickly moved into the Addison/Dicus showroom. All was not lost. In fact it turned out to be a great event.
Why Oushaks?
Traditionally weavers in Turkey used left over wool to spin a thick, tough yarn. They used it to weave rugs called Oushaks which they marketed to anyone who could afford them.
For Real - What Do Interior Designers Do?
Interior designer Jose Cabrera brought this to our attention.
10 Tips to Spur Creativity
In the New York Times, Jonah Leher posted an article as a preview of his upcoming book exploring the the mysteries of creativity. He lists the below 10 suggestions to get the muse back on your side.
Common Sense Rug Care
According to Mike Bailey at Addison Dicus, you have three chores to assure that you rug becomes an heirloom.
1. Vacuum sensibly.
2. Deal with stains immediately.
3. Have your rug professionally cleaned when you visually determine it needs it.
