Corrosion, oxidation and wear are terms that you might hear when buying an antique rug. These are both a type of change that occur in rugs over time, but they...
Often, people associate lavender with a sense of calm and serenity. The lavender flower itself is often dried or turned into oil, and is used in home and personal care...
The gorgeous and opulent tapestries known as the Beauvais tapestries were woven at the Beauvais manufactory in the 17th and 18th centuries. Often considered the second most important tapestry manufactory...
Rugs have been used throughout history and all over the world for religious contexts. In Belize, a truly stunning type of rug is a popular tradition and form of art...
The palmette motif, or arabesque flower, is one of the most common and beautiful motifs that you can find in Persian rugs. It is a highly stylized design and does...
The Safavid Dynasty and its patronage of the arts during the 16th - 18th centuries led to the advancement of the textile arts to a level that set a new...
Art Moderne is an influential design style that thrived during the 1930s and 1940s. There is overlap between Art Moderne and Art Deco, so much so that people often confuse...
If you are like most people, when you hear the term “gothic” you likely think of dark, macabre and scary spaces that would fit better in a classic horror film...
When choosing a design for your home’s interior, you may look to the past for inspiration. Many people enjoy the refined, antiquity-inspired style of the Georgian period. This elegant aesthetic,...