Artist Agne Kisonaite uses her art and carpets as a form of social and political commentary on the modern world. Agne is an artist who works in a full range...
If one were to describe the works of artist Faig Ahmed, the word most likely to be chosen would be surreal. It is difficult to avoid a comparison between Ahmed’s...
One of the most frustrating occurrences for owners of antique rugs or any vintage carpet, is when they suddenly discover that their beautiful rug has colors that have run or experienced bleed....
Lets begin with defining what the word "contemporary" means in art The word "contemporary", when used in the art world, basically means that it is art of today. Contemporary art...
In 1919 the Bauhaus opened its door under the Master of Form, Johannes Itten. The Bauhaus school and workshop was known to mix traditional techniques and industrial methods into the...
One of the biggest concerns that people have with regards to rugs is how to protect them from moth infestation. In this post we explore how to protect your rugs...
A tapestry is a piece of decorative heavy woven fabric that is used to adorn walls, furniture and floors. Using a more narrow definition, the term “tapestry” often refers to...
The complex, awe-inspiring designs of Oriental carpets contain a level of detail that is sometimes almost too much to comprehend. The works of master weavers such as Ustad Mohtashem and...
The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China. With it came many improvements that allowed China to become a world power. One of these improvements was the establishment...