Barron’s: “Nazmiyal Holds One of the World’s Largest Collections of Antique Rugs”
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The Nazmiyal rug collection is one of the largest in the world. It is also one of the more comprehensive inventories of both vintage and antique rugs that you will find anywhere (online or off). Below, we included just a few of the current and most in demand types of rugs:
Recently Published Articles and Blogs about Antique Rugs, Carpets, Textiles and Interior Design:
Antique Byzantine Art: Textiles
The Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium, consisted of the remnants of the Roman Empire after the fall in the 5th Century AD. The Byzantine Empire continued to exist for another thousand years until it would later fall to the Ottoman Turkish Empire in 1453. Throughout its history, the Byzantine Empire achieved a high level of art and culture that would have an impact on the civilizations that followed. Traces of Byzantine artwork can still be found in the artwork of the Ottoman Empire and others. Among these arts, their skill and advancement of the textile arts is one of their most notable contributions to global culture.
Thomas Whitty & The Axminster Carpets
In the 18th century, a struggling clothier visited a market in London. His experience there inspired him to start making carpets. Ultimately, his creations would become some of the most fashionable and sought-after in Europe. The story of Thomas Whitty and Axminster Carpets is a fascinating tale with a legacy that extends to today.