One of the most frequently asked question in the rug industry has got to be: “Why Are Rugs So Expensive?”. But are handmade area rugs, modern, vintage or antique really that pricy? Or is that just a misconception? In this post we try to tackle head on this question to see if rugs are truly expensive or if that is actually not the case.
Lets take a journey through the fascinating world of the antique orientalist paintings that depict the iconic rug bazaars and carpet merchants. As we explore these beautiful works of art we will also share some of our own antique area rugs and early carpets that may have served as inspirations for these master artworks!
When considering area rugs for your home, there are many factors to consider. One of the main interior design impacts will be the rug placement in the room. In this ultimate guide to placing and positioning rugs in rooms, we try to address all the questions we have ever got.
People use terms like “Arabian rugs” all the time but we have realized is that almost no one seems to take the time to explain “Arabia” means. So today we try to take on the age old questions of how to define “Arabia” and to explain what the term “Arabian rugs” actually means.
We get so many questions from people who bought rugs and would like to know how they can maintain them and even clean their own rugs at home. This comprehensive DIY rug maintenance guide should provide all the answers to those types of questions. If you have an area rug maintenance question that is not covered in this rug cleaning guide, please let us know!
We at Nazmiyal Rugs get so many rug related questions every single day! So, to try and help people, we put together this guide to the most frequently asked area rug related questions and our very own experts’ in depth answers. If you have a questions that is not covered in our rug q&a then let us know and we will try to address it.
Leah Carroll, reporter from the NY Times, reaches out to Nazmiyal about cheap commercial Moroccan Berber knockoffs that people are buying an Amazon.
One of the most famous antique rugs in the world is that famed Nigde Carpet At The Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the true origin of this magnificent early carpet is shrouded in mystery. In this post we try to unravel the mysterious origins of the Nigde carpet.
As part of our iconic interior designer spotlight series, comes one of the most celebrated interior designers in the industry – the great Alexa Hampton. Alexa is the daughter of the late visionary and world renowned interior designer – Mark Hampton. Alexa also happens to be one of Omri’s favorite people in the world of interior design!