Suad Cano, Iraq
QUEEN OF GLOBAL THREADS
Design industry trailblazer Suad Cano is the founder and owner of Berbere Imports - a legendary importer, collector, and connoisseur of artisan objects from the Global South. An inspiring gem of a human, Suad started her business in the 1970s by working with artisans from across her home country of Iraq to import Berbere rugs. Over the last fifty years, she grew Berbere into a beloved design haven for interior designers, sourcing rare antiques and home decor from over 23 countries. For our Winter 25 season “On Hope” with artist Halim Al-Karim, Suad curated a collection of one-of-a-kind Iraqi rugs over a century old. These beloved old souls are baked with stories and memories, ready to be adopted into their next chapter.