Arteverk · Ambassadors & Affiliates
The Arteverk Ambassador Program invites designers, creators and rug-lovers to share the work of a third-generation weaving family and earn rewards for the clients and customers they send our way.
Who: designers, creators, tastemakers & past clients · Earn: 10% commission on referred sales, 30-day cookie · Get: early access + a real craft story to tell · Apply: a quick application.
- The Arteverk Ambassador Program
- Who it's for
- What you earn
- What you get beyond the reward
- Why Arteverk is worth representing
- Ambassadors vs affiliates vs referrals
- How to apply
- FAQ
The Arteverk Ambassador Program
The Arteverk Ambassador Program is a way to partner with a real weaving family and be rewarded for it. If you love hand-knotted rugs and you have people who trust your taste — clients, followers, friends — you can share our work and earn a reward on the sales you help create. Arteverk is the Malik family: third-generation weavers and curators with a Houston showroom and nationwide delivery, so an ambassador is not promoting a faceless catalogue but a genuine craft story with people behind it. You share what you already love; when someone you referred buys, you are rewarded. The specifics of each reward are confirmed when your application is approved, because we would rather set clear terms together than post a number we cannot stand behind.
Who It's For
The program is built for people who already influence how others decorate their homes:
- Interior designers who specify rugs for clients and want a trusted, honest source of one-of-a-kind pieces.
- Content creators in home, design and lifestyle who share real interiors with an engaged audience.
- Home & design influencers and tastemakers whose recommendations their followers act on.
- Happy clients who already own an Arteverk rug and find themselves recommending us anyway.
You do not need to be a full-time creator. What matters is that you genuinely love hand-knotted rugs and that the people around you trust your eye.
What You Earn
The standard ambassador commission is 10% of qualifying referred orders, with a 30-day cookie — so you are credited when someone you sent buys within thirty days of clicking your link or using your code. On a typical Arteverk order that is a meaningful amount, because these are hand-knotted pieces rather than volume goods.
For designers and larger partnerships we sometimes agree different terms, depending on the kind of collaboration and the pieces involved. What stays constant is the principle: when your referral leads to a genuine sale, you share in it. You will always know your terms in writing before you start, and we will always be straight with you about how and when rewards are paid.
What You Get Beyond the Reward
The reward is only part of it. Being an Arteverk ambassador also gives you:
- Early access to new arrivals and one-of-a-kind pieces before they reach the wider collection.
- Real craft content to share — true-to-life imagery of the exact rugs, and the story of how they are made.
- A genuine weaver-family story — a personal connection to the Malik family's craft that gives your recommendations weight and authenticity.
- Ambassador support — a direct line to our team for questions, pulls to a brief, and help matching a rug to a room.
Why Arteverk Is Worth Representing
- Weavers and curators, not resellers. The Malik family is third-generation in this craft, so you are representing people who know how every rug was made.
- Honest craft, honest labels. Every rug's construction is clearly labelled — hand-knotted is stated plainly, machine-made is called machine-made — so you never have to oversell.
- True-to-life imagery. Each one-of-a-kind rug is photographed as the exact piece a buyer receives, which makes it easy and honest to share.
- One-of-a-kind rugs. Hand-knotted pieces your audience cannot find on every site — the kind of work that earns attention and reflects well on the person who recommended it.
We only want ambassadors who genuinely love the work. In return for the reward and the access, we ask you to represent Arteverk honestly — real hand-knotted craft, honest construction labelling, no inflated claims — and we will always be straight with you about rewards and terms. That mutual honesty is the whole point; it is what keeps the partnership worth having on both sides.
Ambassadors vs Affiliates vs Referrals
There is more than one way to partner with Arteverk, and the right one depends on how you want to be involved:
| Path | Best for | How you benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador | Designers, creators & tastemakers who want an ongoing partnership | Early access, craft content, support and a reward on qualifying referrals |
| Affiliate | Publishers & creators who prefer simple link-based earning | A reward when someone buys through your link (terms confirmed on approval) |
| Customer referral | Happy clients recommending us to a friend | Our refer-a-friend program — a thank-you for each friend you send |
In short: an ambassador is an ongoing partner who represents Arteverk over time; an affiliate earns through the links they share; and a customer referral is the simplest path — recommend us to a friend through our refer-a-friend page. Many ambassadors start as happy clients.
How to Apply
Applying takes only a few minutes. Tell us who you are, where you share your work and why Arteverk fits your audience, and we will follow up to talk through the partnership and confirm your reward terms. There is no big following required and no cost to join — just a genuine love of hand-knotted rugs. Apply to the ambassador program — it takes a few minutes, and you will get your own tracked link and coupon code as soon as you are approved. Prefer to talk first? Send us a message and we will come back to you.
Share work you believe in
Partner with a real weaving family, share one-of-a-kind rugs, and earn a reward on the clients and customers you send our way.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arteverk Ambassador Program?
It is a partnership program for designers, creators, tastemakers and past clients who want to share Arteverk's hand-knotted rugs and earn a reward on the customers and clients they refer. Arteverk is the Malik family — third-generation weavers and curators — so ambassadors represent a real craft story, with early access, content to share and support included.
Who can become an ambassador?
Interior designers, home and design content creators, influencers and tastemakers, and happy clients who already love our rugs. What matters most is a genuine love of hand-knotted rugs and an audience or circle that trusts your taste — you do not need to be a full-time creator.
How much can I earn?
Ambassadors earn a reward on qualifying referred orders. We confirm the exact reward terms with you when your application is approved, rather than publish a fixed figure, because terms can vary by partnership. You will always have your terms in writing before you start, and we are always straight about how and when rewards are paid.
Do I need a big following?
No. There is no minimum following required. We care far more that you genuinely love the work and that the people around you trust your recommendations than about follower counts. Designers and past clients with engaged, trusting audiences are a perfect fit.
What's the difference between an ambassador and an affiliate?
An ambassador is an ongoing partner who represents Arteverk over time, with early access, craft content and support alongside a reward. An affiliate earns primarily through the links they share when someone buys. Both are welcome — tell us which fits you when you apply.
Is there a customer referral option?
Yes. If you simply want to recommend us to a friend rather than partner as an ambassador, use our refer-a-friend program. You can find it at our refer-a-friend page, where each friend you send is thanked.
How do I apply?
Apply through our contact page. Tell us who you are, where you share your work and why Arteverk fits your audience, and we will follow up to talk through the partnership and confirm your reward terms. It takes only a few minutes and there is no cost to join.
What are my responsibilities as an ambassador?
We ask you to represent Arteverk honestly — sharing real hand-knotted craft, honest construction labelling and no inflated claims. Beyond that, you share the work you love in the way that suits your audience. That mutual honesty is what keeps the partnership worth having on both sides.