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...
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Omri Schwartz has been the general manager of Nazmiyal since 2001. As someone who is passionate about rugs himself, he understands where customers are coming from and strives to continually provide top notch customer service. Sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for rugs is what drives him every day.Omri’s proficiency in antique carpets and rugs is apparent in everything he does, especially through his educational blogs posted on the Nazmiyal Collection website.An accomplished writer, his works have been published in numerous print and online publications, and he frequently provides expertise for a number of antique websites. Browse some of his articles here and see for yourself.His expert knowledge in online search marketing, content curation, search engine optimization and social outreach has proven to be a vital component of the companies success on line.
We constantly see rug dealers and “mavens” flipping the corner or the entire rug over to it’s back and examining what they see. But why do they flip it to...
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...
Establishing a budget is perhaps the most important decision one can make in purchasing antique rugs and carpets – after all, implicit in this decision is every other decision about...
When applied to rugs and carpets, the term “antique” implies more than age. It involves a whole series of desirable characteristics pertaining to quality of design, weaving technique and materials....
Vintage rugs, textiles and folk have been inspiring the top fashion designers, such as the iconic Ulla Johnson for years. In this post we explore Ulla Johnson's vintage area rug...
Kesi, sometimes also referred to as k'o-ssu, are Chinese cut silk tapestries that have been around since the Tang dynasty. These ancient tapestries are stunning examples of art and some...
Nazmiyal Auctions, a veteran platform in the rug auctions industry, has teamed up with Elisabeth Parker for what may be the most exciting auction yet. With a stunning assortment of...
The impressive Istanbul Carpet Museum, located within the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is home to some of the greatest textile masterpieces from the 14th through 19th centuries.