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HAGOPIAN WORLD OF RUGS Suzanne Hagopian 850 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham | 248.646.7847 www.originalhagopian.com
hile Hagopian World of Rugs has been around since 1939 – and much has changed – the core of who they are hasn’t. “Our philosophy remains the same… ‘Honesty and Integrity in all we do,’” said Suzanne Hagopian, who now owns Hagopian World of Rugs, along with her siblings, Edmond Hagopian and Angela Hagopian Snow. “This has worked for us for 80-plus years. This is the commitment we work towards every day. When you have mentors like we do, it challenges us to live these ideals every day.” This philosophy is why customers keep returning to them again and again, and have for decades. Originally opened in 1939 by their grandfather, Harutun, and then run by Edgar, Suzanne’s father, Hagopian World of Rugs has expanded to two showrooms – one in Novi, the other in Birmingham – where they offer everything from the buying and selling of antique rugs, carpeting, and flooring, to the Hagopian Cleaning Services. One of their most unique offerings is a free in-home trial policy, which allows
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people to try a few rugs in their home before they buy, something they’ve offered for over 30 years. The business itself isn’t the only way Suzanne and her siblings honor their father and grandfather. “Our team in Birmingham has a combined wealth of shared knowledge and experience,” Suzanne said. “We have a passion to provide our customers with the best selection and best values.” They’ve continued the work in the community both men started decades ago, including with the College for Creative Studies – which they collaborate with for an annual Student Rug Design Competition – and the Detroit Chamber Winds Nightnotes Concert series. “It has been a privilege as third-generation owners to build on my grandfather’s and fathers’ ideals,” Suzanne said. “I’m so proud of what they built, and what my brother, sister and I continue to do everyday.” From left: Kashif Khawja, Suzanne Hagopian, Carlos Tovar