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Meet Interior Designer Philip La Bossiere
Interior designer Philip La Bossiere asserts, “I am not a beige guy in any sense of the word” in reference to both his colorful interiors and his exuberant personality. He has spent the past twenty-plus years cultivating his reputation as … Continue reading
What is a Tribal or Nomadic Rug?
by David Castriota One of the most familiar labels applied to Oriental rugs and carpets, antique and new alike, is the term “tribal.” The label evokes a range of associations, most of which suggest something romantically antithetical to our modern … Continue reading
Vintage Mid Century Moroccan Rug #45005
This bold mid-century rug from Morocco features a prominent lozenge medallion decorated with graphic star motifs. Continue reading
Spinning – Techniques & Construction of Rugs & Carpets by NAZMIYAL
How Rugs & Carpets are Made Spinning Carded and washed wool, silk, and cotton fibers need to be spun into yarns before they can be woven. At the simplest level this can be done by pulling some fibers out of … Continue reading
Antique Bezalel Rug 41553
This beautiful little antique Oriental Bezalel rug from Israel adapts colorful field and border designs from Caucasian and Eastern Turkish rugs in a subtle homage to Jewish tradition. Continue reading
Exhibition: Early Anatolian Kilims from the Marilyn and Marshall Wolf Collecton
Marilyn Wolf and Jason Nazmiyal During the weekend of April 11 through 13, New York witnessed a major antique rug event. A symposium sponsored by the Hajji Baba Club was held on Saturday at the New York Historical Society, along … Continue reading
Antique Flemish Heraldic Tapestry of a Spanish Noble Admiral 2399
Here we see a grand, fine, magnificent, and important heraldic wall tapestry of obvious Baroque style, woven at Brussels by a renowned tapestry maker. Continue reading
Meet Interior Designer Philip La Bossiere
Interior designer Philip La Bossiere asserts, “I am not a beige guy in any sense of the word” in reference to both his colorful interiors and his exuberant personality. He has spent the past twenty-plus years cultivating his reputation as … Continue reading
Antique Bezalel Rug 41270
While the field of this antique Oriental Bezalel rug from Israel displays a classic Turkoman design from Central Asia, the border has varius Jewish symbols. Continue reading
Using Rugs in Home vs. Business Space
Written by David Castriota Wednesday, 03 January 2007 Rugs meant for a business environment will meet different requirements than those for use at home. A rug in a business setting is to some extent an expression of the image that … Continue reading
