Costikyan Revives Heritage with New Custom Carpet Division

Founded in 1886 by S. Kent Costikyan as Costikyan Freres, the firm originally built its reputation by importing fine Oriental and antique rugs for the American market. This pivot toward a specialized custom division arrives as the company looks to leverage its long-standing institutional knowledge in design and material quality.

CEO Greg Garian noted that the company’s extensive history provides the necessary judgment to remain highly selective about current inventory. By synthesizing decades of client feedback and evolving taste, the firm aims to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary requirements. Customers can now access a range of services from selecting existing handmade pieces to commissioning fully custom designs or requesting precise broadloom fabrication. Headquartered in Long Island City, the company continues to maintain its traditional footprint of cleaning, restoration, and preservation services alongside this new commercial focus.