Bedroom Rugs – What You Need To Know Bedroom Rugs – Adding an area rug to a bedroom provides a whole host of wonderful benefits! Incorporating antique or vintage carpets is a great way to make a statement about one’s personality while adding some style to their room. Besides, area rugs in the bedroom offer some […]
Rugs and Carpets – Utility, Brilliance, Societal Impacts on the Fabric of History There can be little doubt about the fact that rugs of all types have always served as more than just everyday functional workhorses and decorative embellishments. Reaching back to the very origins of weaving itself, it is clear that rugs have had […]
Learning About The Magnificent Antique Classic Traditional Rugs There is nothing that can rival the beauty of classic traditional rugs. The incredible detail and expert craftsmanship showcase the rich history of the ancient craft. The designs themselves flow across the rugs and draw your eye to the complex motif and bold colors. Many of the […]
Explaining City Rugs vs. Village Rugs From Persian City Rugs vs. Village Rugs – From the earliest times, the motives or purposes, behind rug production, have been complex. As domestic home furnishings, woven area rugs and carpets must have originated for practical reasons. First for the purposes of comfort and then as decorative objects. Rugs and […]
Learn About The Magnificent Moroccan Beni Ourain Rugs View Our Entire Collection of Moroccan Rugs Beni Ourain Rugs – The Beni Ourain Moroccan “tribe” is made up of 17 different Berber tribes that live in the Atlas Mountains. Some have come to the lowlands to farm, but many still raise sheep at the higher up elevations. The […]
The Iconic Antique William Morris and Arts & Crafts Rugs 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 […]
Eco Friendly Rugs From Morocco – Beauty and Sustainability Eco Friendly Rugs – It’s really no secret anymore that conserving and protecting the environment is a top notch priority in the world today. We see it everywhere, whether it be in the Hybrid vehicles driving past us, or solar panels on rooftops; people are taking a […]
How To Protect Your Antique Carpets and Rugs from Sun Fading Sun Fading Rugs — It’s a ritual at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. On the hour and half-hour, the Ardabil carpet is lit for a brief 10 minutes, so visitors to the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art can behold its splendor. The enclosed display […]
Women Weavers of Antique Rugs In the world of carpets, it’s the women weavers, those hard working ladies behind the loom, who should be appreciated for their unrelenting work and the extraordinary carpets they create. Although many of the names of these talented women weavers have been lost to history, their contributions to the art of […]