Obeetee

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Unique online charity auction to help society

One of the largest handmade rug makers in India and one of the oldest hand-woven rug companies in the world, OBEETEE has initiated online charity auction -- Bid for Change, with an aim to give back to the society.

The money earned from the bid for rugs on the portal would be donated to a charity organisation of the customer’s choice.

They can choose from - The Project Mala ‎Schools, Pratham Innovative educational organisation, Ramakrishna Mission worldwide non-political organisation and Gopepur Village. Project Mala ‎Schools, with support and land donated by OBEETEE, provided education, healthcare, and vocational training to over 7500 ‎children from villages in the country.

The organization has installed 30 solar streetlights in Gopepur village, along a one-kilometer stretch on the Raipur link road. This has benefitted a substantial number of villagers who live along this road.

“We take our social and environmental responsibilities very seriously and this one-of-its-kind online auction bears testimony to the company’s commitment to give back to the society,” said Angelique O’Brien, President Sales & Marketing, OBEETEE.

“We not only want to engage with our customers through this special initiative but also aim to help the underprivileged section of the society who strives for basic amenities such as health, education, sanitation, etc.”

The auction features a wide range of the finest carpets and rugs crafted out of the finest fabric. To participate in the auction, one can register on www.obeetee.org.

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Monday, 7 March 2016

OBEETEE MOVIE PART-1

From www.obeetee.com

OBEETEE Hand knotted Carpet weaving

By www.obeetee.com

Crystal Collection by Obeetee

The elements of nature infuse life and soul in your floors

Mother Nature offers a bounty of natural minerals of organic shapes blended with unique colours and textures. The Crystal Collection of carpets by Obeetee translates this impactful imagery into intricate artwork. Inspired by the geological surprises of the environment, our master craftsman weaves each piece just like an artist paints a canvas with his master strokes.

The Crystal carpets and rugs are crafted using the hand knotting technique, using the finest tricolored hand spun wool. The colours of natural self developed minerals can been seen coming alive in these floor treasures.

Finally, a special washing process gives these rugs an interesting texture with contour effect, lending these pieces a worn out look. The finished product is classic in its styling with a touch of modern elegance.

OBEETEE DEBUTS ONLINE RUG AUCTION TO FUND CHARITIES IN INDIA

Up for grabs in Obeetee's debut online Social Fabric Auction to raise money for charities in India is a 6x9 Bosphorus collection rug

NEW YORK -- Obeetee, which crafts its handmade rugs in India, has launched an online rug auction of 20 rugs and will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to a charity of each winning bidder's choice.

Obeetee considers these events as part of community give-back efforts and plans to make these auctions a regular part of its community programs, said Kathrine Walters, national sales manager. "Our biggest auction will come up later in the year, and it will tie into our corporate social responsibilities [program]. Community giving is ingrained in what Obeetee does."

Part of Obeetee's community giveback efforts, the auction gives bidders the option of choosing among four charities.

The company launched a special website to host the Social Fabric Auction, which will accept bids through March 10, 2016.

Rugs available for auction start at a price of $243 for a 3x5 Anjali collection rug, inspired by Oushak, Kazak and Turkish rugs and woven of Sardinian wool semi twisted yarn. They run up to $2,159 MSRP for a 6x9 Bosphorus collection rug, which takes classic motifs and recasts them for contemporary tastes.

"We have partnered with four charity organizations which are aligned with the company's social fabric and share the common goal to empower communities and change lives," Obeetee states. Bidders can choose among four charities: Project Mala schools, Pratham innovative educational organization, charitable group Ramakrishna Mission and the village of Gopepur.

"Giving back to the community lies at the heart of our business, and this auction is another extension of this work," the company stated. Through programs such as those earmarked to receive funds from the auction, Obeetee hopes to empower weavers in India's remotest locations, and to help the preserve the ancient art form of carpet weaving.

Rugs range in price from approximately $243 to just more than $2,000. Shown, a Rubi collection design in a Persian Mughal motif of Sardinian wool with an MSRP of $753 in 5x7.