The Magnificent Antique Holbein Rugs and Portraits by Hans Holbein the Younger Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 – 1543) – was a German artist and print-maker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style.. When the Art Department at the University of Michigan acquired a vintage fragment of a “Holbein rug” for its permanent collection, this […]
Islamic Art in Antique Rugs: The most iconic Islamic art form and cultural tradition. Carpet weaving is the most iconic art form to come out of islamic societies. This extraordinary tradition is most famous for producing the ‘pile carpet’ also known as the ‘oriental carpet.’ And so, predominantly you will find the most sophisticated islamic […]
Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry: Contemplating the rugs in the Jewish Museum’s new buzzing exhibition. The Jewish Museum’s latest exhibition, Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry is bursting with insight into early 20th century decadence and interior design. Born into a wealthy Jewish family, Florine was immersed in luxury interiors, so it is no surprise that her paintings are packed […]
Textile Arts: The Birth of Decor and More. Textiles are highly decorative, universal pieces of art made across the world, throughout every culture. While some textile art is solely meant for display, others are functional, created in the form of saddle covers, bags, and jackets. Textile arts are directly associated with the history of international trade […]
Layering Rugs Part II: Dear Design Trend, We’re mad about you. Layering rugs on top of other rugs is the ultimate trend to have fun with in 2017. In fact, its been in vogue for a while now, making this our second feature on the eccentric look! If you missed it you can click here: layering rugs on […]
Gold Rugs: Golden Age Decor for Good Vibes What makes gold rugs the golden child of antique textiles? Everything their color palette symbolizes! From Turkish Oushak rugs to the Art Deco Rugs of the Golden Age, let us explain why they’re as good as gold… Throughout history, gold has been associated with greatness, goodness and success. […]
The Mystery Rug that has captured out curiosity. Covered in what we believe to be Poppies, The Nazmiyal Collection has acquired a mystery rug of incomparable beauty that is without identity… There are numerous factors that make this rug an invaluable mystery to us. For one, we know it was likely made on a horizontal […]
Runaway with Beautiful Runner Rugs: The ultimate decor for any long, narrow space. Runner Rugs are the decorative darling for any long, narrow space. They can effortlessly elevate a hallway or separate a walking path from a living area. Produced by many rug producing countries, Oriental runners have an especially intriguing origin story because the looms that […]
All the rage: Large rugs to transform the room. Ranging from Persian to Turkish, Indian and beyond, large rugs are arguably the most transformative element in any given room. They are a sure way to add warmth and comfort to an interior, while reflecting one’s personal style. Large rugs are the perfect platform to incorporate […]
