If you haven’t heard of the Armenian Orphan Rug of Ghazir Lebanon, you aren’t alone. Not many people know about this masterpiece and even fewer have had the opportunity to see it because White House officials have elected not to display the carpet in over 20 years. Although some politicians see it as a pariah that’s best left in storage, others see the Ghazir Orphan Carpet as an elegant expression of thanks and an artful way of overcoming loss. The story of this hidden treasure has inspired a new book and is encouraging representatives and cultural groups to lobby for its display.

William Baumgarten & Co. was an American interior design firm that was the first to produce Aubusson tapestries outside of Europe. The factory was in production between 1893 and 1914. Aubusson tapestries were some of the most important in the history of tapestry weaving. They were first produced in the town of Aubusson France during the 17th and 18th centuries. The designs and techniques used in these workshops revolutionized interior design and took the artistic expression that was possible using this medium to a new level.

Buying area rugs can be challenging for some. In this post we will discuss the different things that one need to keep in mind when searching for rugs a home vs buying a rug for a business.