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Faith Ringgold Nazmiyal

Textile Art of Activist Faith Ringgold

Faith Ringgold, a New York native, is an artist best known for her narrative quilts. Her experience in multiple different medias as well as her unique storytelling perspective make her work stand out from the crowd. A bold woman who doesn’t back down from what she believes in, she is also a well known activist for feminism and anti-racism. 

Gunta Stölzl Textile Art Nazmiyal

The Textile Art of Gunta Stölzl

Gunta Stölzl was an iconic textile artist whose works have changed the world. She was mostly active during the 1920s and 1930s, creating textiles with expertise learned at the Bauhaus. Later, she became a weaving master, teaching and passing along her skill and craft to other weavers.

Rug Pad Nazmiyal

All About The Rug Pad

Today we tackle one of the more common questions that we get asked – “Why do I need a rug pad?”, or if you even need one at all.

Determine Rug Age Nazmiyal

How Old Is My Rug?

One of the most frequently asked question we get is – how old is my rug? The age of a rug is critical in determining the carpet’s value, but determining age is also one of the most difficult skills to acquire for the rug enthusiast. Older antique rugs will show some evidence of wear. The pile may be low or worn away exposing foundation, but relatively new modern contemporary rugs can get worn quickly, and very old rugs can sometimes survive in good condition if they have been in the possession of thoughtful owners. The back of the rug offers a better opportunity to determine age.

Back of the Rug Nazmiyal

All About The Back / Underside Of A Rug

People see rug collectors, dealers and “mavens” flip a corner of a rug or, sometimes they turn over the entire rug and examine the rug’s back side. In this article we examine and explain why they do this.

Imperfections in Antique Rugs Nazmiyal

Old Rugs and Imperfections

In our mass manufactured commercial product world, variation is considered a flaw. Machines can perform the same task with “perfection” at incredibly fast speeds, creating each piece within tight quality standards and tolerances. This form of mechanical creation is a good idea when it comes to things like cars or airplanes, but it also lacks the emotional connection and depth that you feel when you touch something created by human hands. When it comes to antique rugs, imperfections can add a certain character to the piece that can positively impact its aesthetic and monetary value. This begs to ask the question, when is an old rug imperfection a true flaw?

Tudor Style House Nazmiyal

What is a Tudor Style House?

In this article we take a close look at the Tudor style house and the different elements of the Tudor home architecture design style.

What Makes a Carpet Antique Nazmiyal

How Old Is An Antique Rug?

In this article we explain how old a rug needs to be to be called “antique” as well as how old a “vintage” carpet would be.