Rubaiyat Holdings Ltd
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Established in 1973, Rubaiyat has always taken extreme pride in creating. A memorable experience for its customers. A journey through a male of magnificent antique showcases filled with a vast array of beautiful displays and uniquely hand crafted items makes a visit to the gallery unforgettable and inspiring artists and items found at Rubaiyat are among some of the world most talented and celebrated artisans. more... See more text

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  • Gifts,
  • Ceramics,
  • Seasonal,
  • Pewter,
  • Jewellery,
  • Custom Stained,
    • Garden,
    • Art Glass,
    • Rubaiyat,
  • more...
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  • English,
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722 17 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7
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Meet the owner

While studying art in university, David Haight took part in a craft gallery. He enjoyed the experience so much that when he graduated he decided to open his own. The result was Rubaiyat, a gallery that primarily sells handcrafted gifts and crafts. “It was challenging,” David says of starting up his business. “But it is the case of learning as you go. In art you do that anyway.”

The gallery got its start in 1973 and over the years Rubaiyat has built a reputation for showcasing fine handcrafted giftware by Canadian and international artists. It’s taken a lifelong commitment by David and his wife to build that reputation, sometimes working six days a week. “We represent 500 artists currently and work with them directly,” David notes.

The couple's children are working with them as well, which has breathed new life into Rubaiyat. “We likely wouldn’t have carried the load anymore. It’s a great renewal for the business,” David points out. “We are proud they chose to join us; it’s encouraging because they are attuned to the business. I don’t know if it’s because it’s been bred into them or because they’ve been around it their whole lives.”

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