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.

The 2026 year presents a unique opportunity for those interested in buying priceless antique carpets. The blend of old world craftsmanship, natural materials, and beautifully aged patinas, makes these pieces worthwhile investments.

Nazmiyal Antique Rugs invites you to attend the Nazmiyal Rug Academy, a three-part educational seminar series with speaker Rodolfo Kashanian. Learn about the history of rug-weaving, tips for interior design, and understanding the auction market. These three events will each be free to attend and held in the Nazmiyal showroom complete with a wine and cheese reception, as well as exclusive live viewings of select pieces.

Spinning wool through a machine or by hand results in different textiles, from texture, color variation, and durability. There are a few things to look out for when trying to distinguish between the two. Once you know what to look for, it becomes easier to tell.

The Caucasus region between Europe and Asia is home to a unique cultural blend responsible for producing a stunning variety of carpet styles. Abstracting the natural world into fascinating geometric shapes, Caucasian rugs are distinctly beautiful.

The Scandinavian region has a long history of rug making. The Swedish rya rug and Finnish rag rug represent two distinct forms of weaving, each on a different end of the texture spectrum.

Savonnerie rugs and Aubusson textiles were two historic French styles of weaving, each with their own distinct histories and similar design conventions. These textiles were symbols of opulence and wealth, often commissioned as decorative items for royal palaces.

Color is an incredibly important part of life and humans have been finding ways to replicated the colors of the world around them using their natural environment to produce dyes for thousands of years. Natural dyes became an enterprising venture throughout history, with historical significance in status and economic development.