Episode # 28: Behind The Scenes of Qadimi Rugs: A Designer’s Vision & Generations of Afghan Weavers With Cameron Liner

Hi everyone! Welcome to episode # 28 of the Art of Hosting Podcast. I’m your host Mary Amaechi and in today's episode, I’m interviewing Cameron Liner, the Design Coordinator of Qadami Rugs. Cameron is also the lead product researcher and developer for the latest rug trends and color ways of Qadimi Rugs. I’m so excited for you to listen in on our conversation to learn about the amazing work that Cameron and her team are doing in partnership with Afghan Weavers and Spinners. You’ll also get to hear her story about how Qadami rugs continues to present their clients with amazing hand-woven rugs in the midst of political unrest in Afghanistan. Let’s  dive in.

Topics of Discussion

• How Cameron became interested in Textiles
• Becoming a Design Coordinator for Qadimi Rugs
• The Philosophy of Qadimi Rugs
• Challenges overcome at the beginning of her journey
• Products offered at Qadimi Rugs
• Branding behind Qadimi Rugs
• Style Influence for Qadimi Rugs
• Project Management for Qadimi Rugs
• The beauty of Afghan Culture

Links Mentioned in this Episode....

• Qadimi Rugs Website
• Qadimi Rugs Instagram
• Interior Design Quiz by Mary Amaechi