Victorian rugs hold an important place in the history of interior decor. The Victorian era is names after Queen Victoria, who ruled England from 1837 to 1901 and the characteristics that denote an antique rug from the Victorian era include rich colors and floral patterns.
Nothing says elegance and decadence like the breathtaking Rococo rugs and artwork of the Rococo Period which spanned from the late 17th century through the early 18th.
Having recently acquired a rare Andy Warhol Flowers rug, we felt it made sense to pay homage and tell the story behind “Flowers”.
In 1964, the famed artist Any Warhol took his work in an entirely new direction. The artist started out doing silkscreens of Campbell’s Soup and Marilyn Monroe, but his new project shook the Pop Art Movement and caused critics to raise their eyebrows. Warhol’s “Flowers” series took the art world by surprise, and it continues to make an impact today.
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs was recently featured in JetSet Magazine where Jason Nazmiyal was interviewed and spoke about the current market for antique rugs. After going through three embargoes, Nazmiyal explained how right now is the best time to invest in antique and vintage rugs.
Nazmiyal was recently featured in the March 2019 issue of Barron’s. They spoke with Jason Nazmiyal, one of the largest rug dealers in the world. Barron was curious about his favorite, most cherished antique rugs in his collection here in New York. Which intrigues most since Nazmiyal has been trading antique rugs since 1980. With over 3,000 pieces, Jason Nazmiyal is known for holding the world’s largest antique rug collection. In the article, Nazmiyal shares his favorite pieces with Barron.
Officially, the largest rug in the world is now located in the Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, two neighboring Emirati cities, are used to luxury and the finer things in life. They are both constantly competing for and debuting the biggest, most luxurious and newest things. Just a few of their recent additions include roller coasters, shopping malls and skyscrapers.
This post is perfect if you ever wondered what specific things interior decorators look for in area rugs for their home decorating projects.
In this article we explain the many differences between those area rugs that were woven in villages and the area rugs that were woven in larger urban cities.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were arguably the most dazzling eras of British rug weaving and design. The iconic William Morris Arts & Crafts rugs from that time period exemplify the highest standards of artistry and craftsmanship. Leaders of the Arts & Crafts movement aspired to bridge the gap between artistic expression and the quality and way of construction. The art’s and crafts movement ranged from 1880 to 1920 and the rug designs from this golden age are quite sought after.