In this intro to Chinese rugs article we explore and discover the beauty and symbolism that we see in the iconic antique as well as vintage Chinese carpets.

Since Nazmiyal is one the most notable dealers in antique rugs, we naturally get a lot of questions from people. One of the most frequently asked questions is – “how old is the oldest rug in world”? In this post we explore the world’s oldest rug in existence – the iconic Pazyryk carpet.

Here we explore the carpet weaving history in the Middle East and we also discuss and define what Middle Eastern rugs actually are and where they were woven.

In this post we talk about the differences between a rug and kilim. We also explain when you should consider buying a pile area rug, when should you buy a flat woven kilim rug and which rooms are best suited for each.

Should I repair my rugs is one of the most frequently asked rug related questions that we get. In this post we discuss the different things you should take into consideration before you decide it to repair your rug or not.

There are so many different kinds of area rugs out there. In this article we try to review what the different rug types area actually called.

Here we explore that world of Oriental rugs and examine if the recent home decor trends are embracing these magnificent area rugs.