Khazana has a unique delivery method through in-home presentations that are intimate opportunities to experience a bit of the culture of Asia, “meet” the artisans, and live a through someone else’s eyes on the ground. A “host” sponsors a discussion at their home; the host’s friends gather to enjoy tea and regional snacks and hear about the culture and individuals, and view hand-picked artwork provided by Khazana.

What is the “Treasure” of Khazana? The meaning is three-fold:

  • The Experience: Who are the people and culture from across the world? Khazana offers “customers” a window into the region and the amazing people who live there.
  • Global Citizenship: With each purchase, customers help rebuild a war-torn region’s economy and provide job skills to women.
  • A Valuable Investment for Your Family: Khazana’s cornerstone is tribal carpets and other textiles that will last for 100-200 years, which will only grow in value over time. Many pieces are museum quality and/or antique. Each individual purchase from Khazana provides the customer with the knowledge of the artwork, the “pedigree” of the work (name, age, design, authenticity, region, tribe and in many cases, a story of the person who created the work of art).

** A key part of Khazana’s model is offering treasure at a reasonable price, without ridiculous markups, so there’s no reason for sales or slashing prices to seem like we’re giving you a deal – we offer you honest pricing up front with no gimmicks. **

About the Treasure:

Every single treasure offered through Khazana is guaranteed authentic, hand-selected with the help of experts in carpet making and other represented artists in the region based on quality and beauty. Because items are handmade, there are no two exactly alike, sizes are given as a reference rather than exact measurement, and minor imperfections occur. Where possible, customers are given the story behind the item along with the pedigree of the item so that they can share with others who are interested. We hope you love them as much as we do!

About the Owner:

Christine Smith is a regional expert on South Asia and has an MBA in International Business and Management with over 25 years of experience in management consulting, financial and public management, cybersecurity and cyber policy. Christine is a regular volunteer with Bankers Without Borders and micro loan institutions and has a long successful track record of assisting high-risk populations through innovative solutions. She fell in love with the people and the artwork while living overseas, and yearns to maximize the potential of helping people through love of culture and art, providing opportunities for people across the world reach across oceans and truly make a difference.

The South Asia and Asian regions have been through generations of conflict, war, terrorism and natural disasters, in many cases ripping the social fabric and economy dramatically and creating a consistent need for large amounts foreign assistance (that rarely makes it to the people in most need). While the security situation is still not conducive to large U.S. business integration, there are many opportunities to improve the economy through successful business models such as micro lending and small business enterprise, a “help me help myself” model. Khazana provides the opportunity for these individuals and small businesses to reach the global market and teach new skills to fragile sectors of the market who otherwise may not have opportunities to participate (women and displaced persons). Ms. Smith has spent time in the region and has developed a strong network of suppliers to ensure successful imports for years to come.

Why We Don’t Do Click-Through Sales at This Time:

The owner of Khazana is a cyber security expert, and is committed to keeping your personal information and financial assets safe. Therefore, we only process transactions through PayPal or in person at this time, so there’s no question of whether or not you are protected. While it may take a few more minutes to complete a transaction, you can rest assured that Khazana cares about your safety and financial security. Hopefully, that peace of mind is worth the extra few minutes to you as well.

About the Catalog:

The following is a special selection of carpets that represent just a small number of the hundreds of beautiful items available through Khazana. Please note that while the catalog provides an idea of the beauty of each of the carpets, there is no way to accurately represent these items through photos. Therefore, please consider the catalog as a starting point for determining what we have to offer.

Please contact us if you are interested in making an appointment, or scheduling a private showing for you and your friends.

Additional Services Offered:

  1. Sales on Consignment: Have a handmade carpet that you’ve grown tired of (or don’t have space anymore)? Khazana will sell it for you on consignment. Just bring it (or ship it) and we’ll take care of the rest for you. You’ll receive a check in the mail as soon as the carpet is sold.
  2. Changed Your Mind? Khazana will take back the carpet and sell it for you on consignment or give you the full price you paid towards another beautiful carpet in our stock.
  3. Assistance identifying and creating pedigree for your currently owned carpet.
  4. Can’t find what you want? Khazana has an established network in Asia to find the carpet of your dreams.