Since European explorers first landed on the shores of Far East Asia in the 16th century, people in the West have been fascinated by the rich and exotic culture of...
Author: Nazmiyal Antique Rugs
Over the course of nearly four decades since 1980, Nazmiyal Antique Rugs has built up a reputation as the most reliable, expansive, and specialized collection of antique rugs and carpets in the industry.Based in New York City, Nazmiyal’s showroom houses a stunning collection of rugs spanning all eras and styles, each carefully hand selected by Jason Nazmiyal and Nazmiyal’s staff of knowledgeable experts.At Nazmiyal, our expert staff pride ourselves in our ability to make the rug buying process as effortless and straightforward as possible. We use our decades of combined personal experience to provide each customer with individual, attentive service and education about the rugs and the rug industry itself.We publish more articles, research, and educational information than anyone in the rug industry. Below you can view some of our most recent blogs and learn about antique and vintage rugs and carpets.
The art world achieved a new record on Monday night, as the painting Women of Algiers (Version O) by Pablo Picasso sold at Auction for $179 million at Christie's in...
On view currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is an exhibition of photographs by Captain Linnaeus Tripe (1822-1902) of India during the mid 19th Century. This...
On view until mid February is the Matisse: The Cut-Outs exhibition at MoMA. After a successful career as a painter, Henri Matisse turned to cut-paper collage in his last decade,...
One of the most interesting aspects of buying vintage carpets and antique rugs is learning more about the cultures that created them. In this post, we'll take a look at three different...
Interior design is a subject that we here at Nazmiyal Collection think of as an art form. Each client that comes to us looking for the perfect antique rug or...
Centuries old loot is creating a sticky situation for major art museums. In the 21st century, the global repatriation movement is gaining momentum. Private collectors are buying back cultural treasures,...
Today, the New York Times published an article titled "It’s Mourning in America" which features the work of renowned interior design firm Roman and Williams. This wonderful interior design project features a...
Is it too late to say "Happy New Year?" Maybe not. January 31, 2014, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. While last year's celebrations focused on the benevolent,...