When you look at a work of art by Antonio Santin, you may think at first that you are looking at an intricate hand-woven rug. However, Santin is not a rug-maker but a painter. For each of his oil paintings of rugs, he uses thousands of brushstrokes to accurately recreate every detail of the original’s fabric and patterns. It is not the detailed painting of the rugs themselves that make Santin’s paintings so arresting yet so unsettling, though. It is what appears to lie beneath.
Weaving carpets by hand has been a renowned art form in what is now present-day Syria since before written history. However, Damascus rugs, named after the Syrian capital and largest city and also sometimes called Damascene rugs, date back specifically to a period between the 15th and 17th centuries. At that time, Syria had been conquered by the Mamluks. For that reason, Damascus rugs are sometimes also called Mamluk rugs.
Persian rugs and carpets have been woven by hand for hundreds of years by skilled artisans in the region now known as Iran. For centuries, antique Persian rugs have been renowned worldwide as priceless art pieces due to the beauty and vibrancy of their designs and the intricacy of their handiwork. One particular rug may have done more to establish this reputation than any other: the Spring of Khosrow Carpet.
Antique Persian rugs are known as some of the finest and most desirable in the world. Many styles of rugs are or have been produced in the region. Knowing each distinct style can help anyone from the serious collector to the casual decorator. Gorevan carpets and rugs are a unique style that enjoyed a period of popularity in the early 20th century.
Lets explore the facinating world of antique Byzantine textiles, art and weavings.
In this article we take a deeper look at the Italian artist Lorenzo Lotto and the “Lotto Carpet” which are named after this iconic artist.
Perhaps the most iconic of all carpets – in this post we explore Hollywood’s Oscar red carpet.
Industrial interior design has grown in popularity recently, with more and more people striving to create stylish, modern spaces that aren’t overly cold. This style offers an appealing compromise between the cozy and charming looks of older aesthetics with a touch of modern sleekness.
When you see a rug that you love, you likely think of which floor it would look great on. This is completely normal because rugs are for the floor, right? They aren’t always!If you want to get creative, you can use rugs in a few different ways that challenge the idea of what a rug can be. These are five unique ways to style rugs and other textiles as more than just floor coverings.
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