Every year Chinese New Year, which is based around the Chinese Lunar calendar, is celebrated between January 21 to February 20. It is a great time to celebrate a year...
Tag: antiques
Blogs about antiques
This page contains all of Nazmiyal Antique Rugs‘ blog posts about antiques. This category frequently covers rugs, carpets, tapestries, and textiles, but we dive into other antiques (like paintings and museum pieces) as well.
Wondering about the history of your antique carpets and where they came from? Maybe you want to see how some antique rugs can be incorporated into interior decor. Or maybe you’re looking for exciting stories about the most expensive rug ever sold at auction, or antique rugs owned by celebrities. Whatever you’re searching for, our antiques blogs are a good place to start.
Since European explorers first landed on the shores of Far East Asia in the 16th century, people in the West have been fascinated by the rich and exotic culture of...
On view currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is an exhibition of photographs by Captain Linnaeus Tripe (1822-1902) of India during the mid 19th Century. This...
One of the most interesting aspects of buying vintage carpets and antique rugs is learning more about the cultures that created them. In this post, we'll take a look at three different...
Today, the New York Times published an article titled "It’s Mourning in America" which features the work of renowned interior design firm Roman and Williams. This wonderful interior design project features a...
The Antique Sultanabad Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century is an exuberant allover design of swaying, leafy vines and palmettes in shades of ivory and soft apricot repeats in perfect symmetry across...
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.
Is it too late to say "Happy New Year?" Maybe not. January 31, 2014, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. While last year's celebrations focused on the benevolent,...
Downton Abbey is back with gripping plots and dazzling sets as the fourth season premieres in the United States. It's not just the plots that draw viewers in. The lavish...