Part of the fascination we have for antique carpets is their history. For the most part, we get new rugs in all the time and know pretty much immediately where they where and when they were woven. We can also figure out what is the significance of the imagery and sometimes we even know who made it. Unlike paintings and other forms of art, rugs were seldom signed by the artists themselves. Even when they were signed by the artist, there is very little paper trail for us to follow if we wish to learn more about the person who created it.

In this article we tackle and answer one of the most frequently asked rug related questions of all time – “Difference Between A Rug And A Carpet”.

In your search for carpets to live in your home, you must find the right piece that suits your taste as well as your space. When you first start buying carpets, you are basically just experimenting. You will have more room in your dwelling and mind, to think about how to create a space that is an extension of yourself. You are probably more open to try something new, yet undecided in your preferences. I personally have come to the realization that a carpet is the foundation for the room’s interior decor. It sets the tone for the theme of your room’s decor. It is the first and primary element, and everything else is chosen around it – from the color of the walls, to the furniture, as well as the objets d’art.

Coming to the NYC area in 2008 after 20 years of pursuing art and metaphysical studies around the world, I was back in old territory. While exploring the landscape I noticed these large tent sales with the 80% off signs. I bought a few ordinary modern rugs from unknown origin. At home, once strategically placed on the floor, I noticed that they changed and created an atmosphere of rich color. They interacted with their surroundings and enhanced the living space. There was something very appealing about these items. A mystery about the shapes and symbols that engaged my mind.

In this article we explore one of the most iconic rugs ever made and the oldest dated carpet known – the famed Ardabil carpet of the Victoria Albert Museum.