A novel mix of East and West, Frances wool-pile carpets are woven by hand in Turkish villages using traditional techniques but also contain more than a little mohair fiber. They are offered as 8-by-10s in a standard color called Plumfog, although custom color combinations are encouraged, and silk is available upon request. 428 28th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131; 415-731-1306; hewittmarx.com.