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The Ansari's -- A Heritage of Craftsmanship and Design Innovation
M.A Trading Company (MAT) is a 70+ year old business that operates worldwide and is synonymous with innovative design, modern ambiance, and trendsetting. In 1942, a few years before India gained Independence from Britain, Mohammed Ayub Ansari, the family patriarch and a
man of vision and commitment, entered the business of manufacturing and exporting handmade carpets. Being born into a weaving family and working as a weaver himself, Mohammad Ayub had a strong faith for ethical business practices and treating people with respect and dignity; whether it is a customer or worker in the factory. In 1966, his son, Naimullah Ansari took the initiative of finding new markets, and was also the main figure behind the design team. He introduced Scandinavian style hand woven woolen druggets/durries, and made the MAT a well known name in the marketplace. THE MAT TRADITION CONTINUES WITH THE THIRD GENERATION ANSARIS
Weaving a profound passion and appreciation for hand woven rugs. Naimullah's enthusiasm and expertise was shared by his two sons Shakeel And Rashid who followed in their father's footsteps.The family's commitment to conducting business with utmost integrity combined with their knowledge and love of hand woven rugs has enabled the Ansari's to become one of the most trusted rug manufacturers in India. MAT is now run by professionals under the leadership of the third generation, Shakeel Ansari as CEO and Rashid Ansari as COO. Now MAT specializes in designing, manufacturing and selling a wide variety of innovative designer rugs. Recent Years saw MAT grow into a well known supplier of various brands and labels in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the USA. The mother company, M.A Trading Company, now operates weaving mills in Bhadohi, India , Employing over 3,000 rug weavers and craftsmen. established its presence in the US with Sales and Distribution facilities in Redondo Beach, CA and permanent showrooms across the United States of America. The Ansari Brothers, together with an eminent team of master weavers, creative designers, colorists and a powerhouse of sales professionals are taking the family business forward to many new and exciting areas in the global marketplace.
