Turning an awkward space into a contemporary sitting room is a design challenge, but New York City based interior design firm Kureck Jones makes it look easy. Their effortless approach...
Brad Pitt - he's been a Hollywood hunk and cultural icon for ages, but Brad Pitt is also famous for his forays into design. He's dabbled in jewelry, launching his...
I have spent many an hour scouring this planet for shoes inspired by carpets. I have personally owned and loved more than a few Kilim shoes and flats. Much to...
We posted a while ago about the Pazyryk Carpet, better known as the oldest "living" carpet in the world. It is humbling to contemplate this still colorful artifact, especially as this...
Textiles have a long history of bringing cultures, religions, and people together. Artist Alighiero Boetti (1940-1994), currently on exhibit at the MoMA in New York City, makes evident this beautiful...
When I saw that a 19th century antique Navajo blanket was sold in an auction for - $1,800,000 - my eyebrow immediately shot upwards to my hairline. “What?!” I thought to...
Last Wednesday Deborah Needleman, editor in chief of the WSJ Magazine and founding editor of Domino Magazine, gave the keynote address for the kick-off of Spring Market 2012 at the...
How can we not mention, what many in the fashion world call the greatest red carpet event ever? After all, we are in the carpet business aren't we? The Met...
This past weekend the Art and Antiques Dealers League of America held their Spring show at the Park Avenue Armory. Partnered with 1stdibs.com and the ASPCA, the best of the...