Kesi, sometimes also referred to as k'o-ssu, are Chinese cut silk tapestries that have been around since the Tang dynasty. These ancient tapestries are stunning examples of art and some...
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Blogs about antique rugs
Here you will find all of our blog posts about antique rugs. Written by the top experts in the rug industry, Nazmiyal’s antique rug blogs are the top authority and the best place to find anything and everything you want to know about rugs.
These posts explore a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from rug care and maintenance, to history of empires and rug creation, to incorporating antique rugs into your decor, and more. Whether you want to know about what the symbols in your rug mean or which antique rug would be perfect for your bedroom, our antique rug blogs have you covered.
So go ahead and take a look around. Our archives contain plenty of blogs with exciting, interesting antique rug content. And don’t forget to keep checking back, since we’re constantly posting new blogs.
Nazmiyal Auctions, a veteran platform in the rug auctions industry, has teamed up with Elisabeth Parker for what may be the most exciting auction yet. With a stunning assortment of...
The impressive Istanbul Carpet Museum, located within the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is home to some of the greatest textile masterpieces from the 14th through 19th centuries.
The Carpet Museum of Iran is one of the world's few museums that specializes only in carpets. Persian carpets are well known all around the world, and this museum offers...
Everyone knows that the perfect rug sets the mood of the room. A bright and vibrant rug creates a feeling of energy and optimism. You just feel happy when you...
Corrosion, oxidation and wear are terms that you might hear when buying an antique rug. These are both a type of change that occur in rugs over time, but they...
The palmette motif, or arabesque flower, is one of the most common and beautiful motifs that you can find in Persian rugs. It is a highly stylized design and does...
The Safavid Dynasty and its patronage of the arts during the 16th - 18th centuries led to the advancement of the textile arts to a level that set a new...
These rugs are as much a picture of the society that made them as any artwork hanging on walls. In modern times, the luxury of living with antique rugs and...