Artist Agne Kisonaite uses her art and carpets as a form of social and political commentary on the modern world. Agne is an artist who works in a full range of mediums. She transforms everyday objects into contemporary art with a message. She creates furniture, paintings, sculptures, and handmade rugs.
If one were to describe the works of artist Faig Ahmed, the word most likely to be chosen would be surreal. It is difficult to avoid a comparison between Ahmed’s melting Persian carpets and the works of Salvador Dali. They have the same type of mind-bending perspective that asks us to examine what is real and what is not in our world.
One of the most frustrating occurrences for owners of antique rugs or any vintage carpet, is when they suddenly discover that their beautiful rug has colors that have run or experienced bleed. Color run can occur for many reasons, and there are some things that you can do to prevent this from ruining your priceless treasure. Let’s talk a little bit about why some area rugs have colors that run or bleed, and others have colors that remain as vibrant and bright as the day they were first dyed.
Lets begin with defining what the word “contemporary” means in art
The word “contemporary”, when used in the art world, basically means that it is art of today. Contemporary art is art that was created around or after the second half of the 20th century.
In 1919 the Bauhaus opened its door under the Master of Form, Johannes Itten. The Bauhaus school and workshop was known to mix traditional techniques and industrial methods into the workings of each craft lessons available. Itten worked with Helene Borner, Master of Works, who overseen the craftsmanship details of the workshop and was the only female to work at the Bauhaus from the day it opened to the day it closed its doors. Included in leadership was George Muche, Head of Workshop (1921-1927), who focused more on the industrial techniques, all while keeping inventory pumping and increasing profits coming into the workshops.
One of the biggest concerns that people have with regards to rugs is how to protect them from moth infestation. In this post we explore how to protect your rugs form moth and what to do if your rugs get moth infected.
A tapestry is a piece of decorative heavy woven fabric that is used to adorn walls, furniture and floors. Using a more narrow definition, the term “tapestry” often refers to handwoven textiles that are used as wall decorations.
The complex, awe-inspiring designs of Oriental carpets contain a level of detail that is sometimes almost too much to comprehend. The works of master weavers such as Ustad Mohtashem and Haji Jalili use magnificent color combinations and intricate details on every square inch of the piece. You may be wondering how the weaver sitting at a loom looking at a wall of string can produce such a masterpiece. The secret is in the rug cartoon, which is the blueprint for the design.
The Han dynasty, China’s second imperial era, introduced major advances that helped elevate China as a global power. Notably, they established trade routes with the Middle East, later known as the Silk Road. This network was crucial in spreading the exquisite artistry of Persian carpets and Oriental rugs worldwide.