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...
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.
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...
A late seventeenth century Indian Mughal rug sold for an astonishing $7.6 million at a Christie’s auction on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. The exemplary piece – a rug of Mughal...
Beginning on Monday, September 16, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will be hosting a very special, four-month antique textile exhibit of fine antique textiles from around...
As of this afternoon, there is a new antique rug that can boast the lofty distinction of being the most expensive rug ever sold at auction as a beautiful Persian carpet...
The Hajji Baba Club is the oldest rug society in the US, boasting members from some of New York City's historical elite. But the club has evolved in recent years...
The second annual NYC METRO Show kicked off in New York City on Thursday, bringing an eclectic mix of ethnographic, tribal and fine art to the Metropolitan Pavilion. The NYC Metro...