Vertical and horizontal looms have been aiding weavers since the Neolithic era. Learn how their differing orientations distinguish the weaving process, as well as how they helped shape the rugs they produce.

Shopping for antique rugs online is tricky when you can’t assess them personally. Here are tips on how to request the best photographs for effective examination of rug quality and value.

Use this practical condition report check-list when looking to expand your collection. Learn more about how to properly identify the quality of a rug by examining wear, repairs, reduction, and corrosion, along with which questions you should be asking sellers before making a purchase.

Before committing to a large purchase like an antique rug, assess each descriptor and pay close attention to how that contextualizes a piece. Use this guide to learn how to expertly read a rug auction catalog.

Agra and Amritsar rugs are both finely woven collectible items originating in India. Though they share geographical and similar cultural features, their designs and the context of their construction differs. Learn more about what makes each one special.

The Nazmiyal Rug Academy’s third and final seminar hosted rug industry and collector experts Rodolfo Kashanian, Elisabeth Parker, and Graham Head for an educational overview on collecting, investing, and preserving antique rugs, followed by an exclusive showing of select pieces from the extensive Nazmiyal Collection.

Learn how to properly authenticate antique rugs by taking a closer look at different textile traits.

The second in a three-part educational seminar series hosts respected interior designers Thomas Jayne and Glenn Gissler as they discuss how best to decorate a space using antique, vintage, and modern rugs.

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a soft, airy white. Here’s how to use it in interiors – and why it makes antique rugs look even better.