In this post we explore and explain how to go about creating magnificent Jewish Hanukkah holiday table settings.
Antique Rugs in Paintings
Art has an uncanny way of touching the different aspects of daily life. And, on the flip side, life has a unique way of influencing art. It’s easy to see that antique rugs and vintage carpets, functional and practical items, often incorporate artful features. Consequently, antique oriental rugs are featured in many works of art.
Buying My First Antique Rug
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.
Antique Ardabil Carpet – Oldest Dated Carpet
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.
Met Museum Islamic Arab Lands Wing
Met Museum Islamic Arab Lands wing finally opens in NYC!!! Last November the Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled its newly renovated and renamed Galleries for the Art of Arab Lands: Turkey, Iran, Central Asia and Later South Asia. $40 million dollars worth of work went into making the 19,000 square foot space. The word Islam is purposely missing in their title and Islamic art is presented from seventh century Damascus and Baghdad to Moorish Spain, the Ottoman Empire and 16th century South Asia in thematic flows that allow visitors to walk to and from various periods “out of order.” They also incorporate influences of other religions and artistic periods on Islamic arts.
Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry
In this article we explore the facinating Jewish Museum exhibit of artist Florine Stettheimer titled “Painting Poetry”
Mystery Rug to be Discovered
Once in a while a rug comes along that throws experts for a loop. This does not happen often as most antique rug experts tend to agree more often that not on things like age, origin and so forth. But ion this post, we talk about an antique rug, that is part of our collection that has sparked much debate among the experts. Take stab and let us know what you think it is and why.
Interior Designer Lee Ledbetter
Lee Ledbetter’s superb interior design skills are derived from his pristine and prolific background in Architecture. Yes, he is a practicing architect, the principal of his own design firm, and a total Antique Rug junkie.
Interior Designer Heather Moore
Lets explore the work of the insanely talented interior designer Heather Moore!