We at Nazmiyal Rugs get so many rug related questions every single day! So, to try and help people, we put together this guide to the most frequently asked area rug related questions and our very own experts’ in depth answers. If you have a questions that is not covered in our rug q&a then let us know and we will try to address it.
One of the most famous antique rugs in the world is that famed Nigde Carpet At The Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the true origin of this magnificent early carpet is shrouded in mystery. In this post we try to unravel the mysterious origins of the Nigde carpet.
Today’s featured designer focuses on Thomas Jayne, who not only is a world renowned interior designer but is also a friend, scholar and antiques aficionado. Jayne’s interiors are known and celebrated for his use of classic and traditional decor that he pairs with the hot trends of recent times.
Did you know that some of teh best Indian rugs ever made were actually woven by inmates while they were serving time in jail? Lets explore this facinating fact!
What do an interior designer and an environmental psychologist have in common? A lot more than you may think. The art of design and the science of how we think are actually very closely linked, especially when it comes to color.
If you haven’t heard of the Armenian Orphan Rug of Ghazir Lebanon, you aren’t alone. Not many people know about this masterpiece and even fewer have had the opportunity to see it because White House officials have elected not to display the carpet in over 20 years. Although some politicians see it as a pariah that’s best left in storage, others see the Ghazir Orphan Carpet as an elegant expression of thanks and an artful way of overcoming loss. The story of this hidden treasure has inspired a new book and is encouraging representatives and cultural groups to lobby for its display.
William Baumgarten & Co. was an American interior design firm that was the first to produce Aubusson tapestries outside of Europe. The factory was in production between 1893 and 1914. Aubusson tapestries were some of the most important in the history of tapestry weaving. They were first produced in the town of Aubusson France during the 17th and 18th centuries. The designs and techniques used in these workshops revolutionized interior design and took the artistic expression that was possible using this medium to a new level.
Buying area rugs can be challenging for some. In this post we will discuss the different things that one need to keep in mind when searching for rugs a home vs buying a rug for a business.
It’s more than likely you’ve heard of the German art school and design movement, Bauhaus. Perhaps the most prolific artist from this movement was Anni Albers. She worked in multiple mediums but is most well known for her spectacular work in textiles. She was a pioneer for women in the arts and is still featured in many exhibitions today, nearly fifteen years after her passing.