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 is featured in the October issue of New York Spaces Magazine, as a modern room that pulses with vibrant color, neutral aesthetics and an antique rug.
Brad Pitt Debuts Furniture Line Pitt-Pollaro
Brat Pitt, the iconic Hollywood movie star teams up with iconic furniture maker Frank Pollaro to create a new line of furniture called – Pitt-Pollaro
Anthropologie Rugs Tylie Malibu Kilim Bags
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 my delight, designers often integrate carpet motifs or actual fragments and pieces of rugs into housewares and sometimes even shoes.
Heike Weber Pasta Carpets
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 week has brought more than a few stories of hacking. One technology journalist’s electronic devices – an I-phone, I-pad and MacBook- were remotely accessed and wiped clean, along with his cloud-stored data. The Australian government’s web presence was briefly crippled by the hacking group Anonymous. And on a personal note, I dropped my phone, and with it photos from Spain, weddings, and family off of a balcony. All of this is to say, in the digital age, there is a certain inherent ephemerality that is in stark contrast to the timeless antique woven works that we display, buy and sell here at Nazmiyal.
Alighiero Boetti Tapestries
Ler’s explore that facinating MOMA exhibit of textile art and tapestries by the iconic artist Alighiero Boetti.
Most Expensive Antique Native American Navajo Blanket
In this article we explore the most expensive Navajo Chief’s blanket that ever sold at auction.
Deborah Needleman at Spring Market 2012
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 Decoration and Design (D&D) building in New York City.
Met Museum Red Carpet Gala 2012
Let’s take a look at one of the most conic fashion events of 2012 – the star studded affair of the Met Museum red carpet gala of 2012!
Art Antiques Dealers of America 2012 Show
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 best of decorative and fine art (that can’t yet be found in museums or aren’t already in a private collection) were on display for both viewing and buying pleasure. Portions of the proceeds made at the show went to the ASPCA.