A Grateful Orian Signs with J. Garcia

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 12/13/2004 12:00:00 AM

Anderson, S.C. —

Orian Rugs has signed a licensing agreement with Jerry Garcia Estate, LLC to design, produce, market, and sell area rugs under the J. Garcia brand.

Between 1985 and 1995, Garcia, best known as the lead singer of the Grateful Dead, created close to 500 individual pieces in watercolor, gouache, pencil, ink, airbrush and digital media.

Buyers will have the opportunity to view the J. Garcia rug collection starting Thursday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 23 at the 2005 Atlanta International Rug Market.

Orian Rugs produces machine-woven area rugs.