Islamic Art in Antique Rugs: The most iconic Islamic art form and cultural tradition. Carpet weaving is the most iconic art form to come out of islamic societies. This extraordinary tradition is most famous for producing the ‘pile carpet’ also known as the ‘oriental carpet.’ And so, predominantly you will find the most sophisticated islamic […]
Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry: Contemplating the rugs in the Jewish Museum’s new buzzing exhibition. The Jewish Museum’s latest exhibition, Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry is bursting with insight into early 20th century decadence and interior design. Born into a wealthy Jewish family, Florine was immersed in luxury interiors, so it is no surprise that her paintings are packed […]
Let us break down the beauty of Rug Sizes for you… See All Our Rugs By Common Sizes When it comes to choosing the right rug for a room, there are various factors to keep in mind in order to make the space look optimal. Even within the same space there are multiple options for rug sizes. […]
Layering Rugs Part II: Dear Design Trend, We’re mad about you. Layering rugs on top of other rugs is the ultimate trend to have fun with in 2017. In fact, its been in vogue for a while now, making this our second feature on the eccentric look! If you missed it you can click here: layering rugs on […]
Gold Rugs: Golden Age Decor for Good Vibes What makes gold rugs the golden child of antique textiles? Everything their color palette symbolizes! From Turkish Oushak rugs to the Art Deco Rugs of the Golden Age, let us explain why they’re as good as gold… Throughout history, gold has been associated with greatness, goodness and success. […]
The Mystery Rug that has captured out curiosity. Covered in what we believe to be Poppies, The Nazmiyal Collection has acquired a mystery rug of incomparable beauty that is without identity… There are numerous factors that make this rug an invaluable mystery to us. For one, we know it was likely made on a horizontal […]
Runaway with Beautiful Runner Rugs: The ultimate decor for any long, narrow space. Runner Rugs are the decorative darling for any long, narrow space. They can effortlessly elevate a hallway or separate a walking path from a living area. Produced by many rug producing countries, Oriental runners have an especially intriguing origin story because the looms that […]
All the rage: Large rugs to transform the room. Ranging from Persian to Turkish, Indian and beyond, large rugs are arguably the most transformative element in any given room. They are a sure way to add warmth and comfort to an interior, while reflecting one’s personal style. Large rugs are the perfect platform to incorporate […]
Luxury beneath your feet: A glimpse of our beautiful collection of Silk Rugs Click To View Our Entire Collection Of Silk Rugs Silk rugs are iconic for their enchanting luminosity and exquisite beauty. Their reflective attributes give them a life of their own, making them the most luxurious of antique rugs. The quality of color […]
Folk Art & Romantic Cottage Vibes: What we love about American Hooked Rugs. American hooked rugs, both vintage and antique, are the free world’s sweetest achievement in textile art. These darling pieces exude the epitome of folk art. Simple yet poetic, these rugs are perfect if you are going for a cottage-look. American Hooked Rugs were […]
