A common question that we get asked is, "Why do I need a rug pad?", or if you even need one at all. We answer all your questions about the...
Category: Rug Blog
Welcome To The Nazmiyal Area Rug Blog
Rug Blog, Blogs about Carpets That Will Make the Room’s Interior Decor!
Rug Blog – Great interiors aren’t complete without great rugs. Antique rugs can be conversation starters, statement pieces or supporting players that give an interior harmony and unity. These textural handcrafts absorb sound, provide structure and add a bold dash of color. Rugs are available in an innumerable assortment of styles that are as diverse as today’s interiors. The places and the ways that carpets are used and displayed are also endless. When hung on walls, rugs and tribal textiles create a splendid effect. Traditional Oriental area rugs and Persian rugs are just the beginning, however.
There are neoclassical and vintage rugs from Europe, Scandinavian mid-century rugs and stylish art carpets inspired by legendary modern artists. Use low-impact designs and light colored carpets to make rooms appear larger, or select bold, dark colors and intensive patterns to create a cozy, inviting effect. Great possibilities come from amazing rugs. Carpets really do make the room.
Read our rug blog about antique rugs, Oriental carpets and how they relate to interior design
The online luxury marketplace 1stdibs Jason Nazmiyal and the magnificent rug collection in their "Introspective" magazine.
One of the most frequently asked question we get is – how old is my rug? The age of a rug is critical in determining the carpet’s value, but determining age is also...
People see rug collectors, dealers and “mavens” flip a corner of a rug or, sometimes they turn over the entire rug and examine the rug's back side. In this article...
In our mass manufactured commercial product world, variation is considered a flaw. Machines can perform the same task with “perfection” at incredibly fast speeds, creating each piece within tight quality...
In this article we explain how old a rug needs to be to be called "antique" as well as how old a "vintage" carpet would be.
Kesi, sometimes also referred to as k'o-ssu, are Chinese cut silk tapestries that have been around since the Tang dynasty. These ancient tapestries are stunning examples of art and some...
Nazmiyal Auctions, a veteran platform in the rug auctions industry, has teamed up with Elisabeth Parker for what may be the most exciting auction yet. With a stunning assortment of...
The impressive Istanbul Carpet Museum, located within the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is home to some of the greatest textile masterpieces from the 14th through 19th centuries.