Rug Selection: Sustainable, Functional, Beautiful
Date/ Thursday, October 17
Time/ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location/ JD Staron | Studio Van Den Akker,
1025 N Stemmons Frwy, Ste. 280
Credit/ 1 Sustainable CEPH
Join Jakub and Gosia Staron for a journey though the factors that make a rug sustainable followed by a voyage into the artistic merit that rugs lend to a space. This course will offer a look into how the materials, production methods and backing/underlay pads affect the sustainable attributes of a rug. Jakub and Gosia will then explore unique applications for rugs and how they can offer comfort, warmth, sound insulation and boost the aesthetics of every room in a home.
Jakub Staron
JD Staron
Gosia Staron
JD Staron
Jakub D. Staron is the co-founder and a creative force behind J.D. Staron, LLC, and Rebel Carpets, two premier floor-covering companies with a master's in fine arts and textile making, uniquely positions Jakub to be a leader and innovator in this ancient industry. Jakub is a weaver, designer, and artist who masterfully blends historic weaves and styles with his creative techniques, unconventional materials, and concepts to honor and break traditions and continuously deliver impressive designs and textures.
Gosia Staron is the co-founder and managing partner of JD Staron, LLC and Rebel Carpets. After obtaining an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, she started her career as a management consultant and a project manager while supporting her husband in pursuing his dream of creating a design studio for the most exquisite carpets and rugs. Her career allowed her to gain understanding and experience in running a business, from marketing to operations. This experience allowed her to focus on growing J.D. Staron from one design studio to a network of showrooms and later a distribution company.