Weekend rug shopping at the Nazmiyal Collection means Saturdays for relaxed browsing and comparison. Sundays by appointment offer a more private and focused visit.

Rug trends 2026 are all about texture, calmer neutrals, curved-room layouts, and layered rugs. Here’s what’s changing, and why antique and vintage rugs deliver the “collected” look naturally.

Vertical and horizontal looms have been aiding weavers since the Neolithic era. Learn how their differing orientations distinguish the weaving process, as well as how they helped shape the rugs they produce.

Shopping for antique rugs online is tricky when you can’t assess them personally. Here are tips on how to request the best photographs for effective examination of rug quality and value.

Use this practical condition report check-list when looking to expand your collection. Learn more about how to properly identify the quality of a rug by examining wear, repairs, reduction, and corrosion, along with which questions you should be asking sellers before making a purchase.

Before committing to a large purchase like an antique rug, assess each descriptor and pay close attention to how that contextualizes a piece. Use this guide to learn how to expertly read a rug auction catalog.

Agra and Amritsar rugs are both finely woven collectible items originating in India. Though they share geographical and similar cultural features, their designs and the context of their construction differs. Learn more about what makes each one special.

The Nazmiyal Rug Academy’s third and final seminar hosted rug industry and collector experts Rodolfo Kashanian, Elisabeth Parker, and Graham Head for an educational overview on collecting, investing, and preserving antique rugs, followed by an exclusive showing of select pieces from the extensive Nazmiyal Collection.