This week’s Wednesday Wishlist is a mesmerizing antique Khotan rug. The exquisite fusion of metallic weaving and smooth silk garnished with delicate flowering vines is carefully crafted to depict a stylish narrative of cultural history considerably stitched into every seam.
Nazmiyal is pleased to announce the addition of a beautiful Art Deco carpet by Josef Hoffmann to its collection. Hoffmann was a respected European architect and designer during the early 20th century who contributed to a number of aesthetic movements that would shape European design for generations to come.
See Oprah Winfrey laying on a beautiful Nazmiyal Aubusson rugs on the cover of her O Magazine!
In this post we take a look at the history of the iconic poet, writer, mathematician, philosopher and astronomer Omar Khayyam.
Norooz, also phonetically translated to Nowruz, is one of Persia’s most distinctive and delightful holidays. The name literally means “new day,” but it’s celebrated as the definitive New Year. This vibrant celebration takes place during the vernal equinox.
We’re delighted to give the rug community a complete, hands-on look at the world of antique carpets starting with current market trends and traveling back to the 16th century.
Let’s take a look at the iconic antique area rugs used in the set designs of the iconic television show Downton Abbey.
In this article we explore the antique Mughal rug that sold for $7.6 million at Christie’s auction.
As of this afternoon, there is a new antique rug that can boast the lofty distinction of being the most expensive rug ever sold at auction as a beautiful Persian carpet sold for nearly $34 million today at a Sotheby’s auction in New York City.