When it comes to area rugs from Morocco, most people have heard of Beni Ourian and area rugs woven by the Berber people of North Africa. But here we explore the different styles and types of Moroccan rugs.
The Iconic Antique Anatolian Area Rugs and Their Fascinating History
In the antique and even modern area rug world, we hear the term Anatolia thrown around a lot. We also hear the term “Turkish” as well. So in this post we aim to explain the history of antique Anatolian rugs as well as help define what the term “Anatolian” means as it pertains to area rugs.
The Antique Persian Nomadic Area Rugs
In this article we explore the facinating history and different types of the antique Persian nomadic area rugs
Indo Persian Chahar Bagh Gardens and Rugs
In this post we explore the history of the iconic Indo Persian Chahar Bagh gardens and the area rugs that have designs that were based on this iconic palatial garden layouts.
The 6 Most Expensive Rugs In The World
Let’s take a look at the six most expensive area rugs in the world that had sold at auction.
The Handcrafted Persian Area Rug
In this post we take a step back and go back to basics as we discuss the handcrafted Persian area rug.
What is natural material rug vs an unnatural synthetic area rug?
In this post we examine what a natural material area rug is vs the unnatural synthetic area rug.
Oriental Rugs Explained
In this article we explore the “Oriental rug” and talk about what Oriental rugs are and what they are not.
Magic Flying Carpets – Legend, Fact or Pure Fiction?
There are very few things more famous than the story of the magic flying carpet. But what is the true history of this magical carpet? Lets take a look and try to separate facts from fiction.