Carpet Company Skateboard Decks
Founded in 2015 by Baltimore brothers Ayman and Osama Abdeldayem, Carpet Company emerged from their parents' basement as a pure DIY project that demonstrates how authentic skateboard brands develop through genuine craftsmanship rather than corporate investment or marketing strategies. Both brothers worked as engineers (Ayman at NASA, Osama at Pepco) while building Carpet Company through meticulous hand-screen printing techniques that ensure each board is individually numbered and completely unique. Their approach incorporates Egyptian-American cultural references, including Arabic lettering and custom prayer rugs for shops, reflecting their heritage while maintaining authentic skateboard credibility through attention to detail rather than trend-chasing aesthetics. Carpet Company's production process involves laser-etched logos, hand-screened graphics, and custom sewing that makes every item entirely one of a kind, proving that genuine craftsmanship can compete with mass production when quality and authenticity matter more than quantity. The brand's growth from basement project to Nike SB collaboration partner demonstrates how legitimate skateboard companies achieve credibility through consistent quality and authentic vision rather than just marketing budgets or industry connections, appealing to skaters who appreciate the DIY spirit that defines skateboarding's authentic foundation.