Nazmiyal Antique Rugs‘ stunning rug gallery and showroom is located in Midtown Manhattan, NYC. We want to keep you updated with everything going on in the city, especially in the rug and interior design world.
This collection of blog posts covers everything from local magazines and publications, to NYC-based interior designers, to local rug auctions, and more! Looking for something to do at Rockefeller Center? As city locals, we have you covered with the best recommendations. Wondering what kind of rug history you can learn about at the Met Museum or the Guggenheim? We have that covered too.
New York City (NYC) is often considered special and unique for a variety of reasons, which contribute to its global prominence and reputation.
These factors, among others, contribute to the unique and special nature of New York City, making it an iconic and captivating place that captures the imagination of people from all walks of life.
At Nazmiyal, we love the beautiful location of our showroom and we want to share that beauty with you. Browse through our NYC blog posts to read more.
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 rugs sourced from estates around the world, as well as the Nazmiyal Collection’s own curated collection, there is something for everyone.
Lets take a look at one of the most iconic approaches to architecture the famed Beaux Arts architecture style.
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 carpets appeals to numerous celebrities. Collecting these objects of beauty has become almost a hobby for some, and many well-known personalities have brought antique carpets into their homes. Explore some of our favorite antique rugs in celebrity homes.
When you are visiting New York City as a lover of antique rugs, there are two places that you should put on your list. The first is our beautiful collection at the Nazmiyal Collection gallery, and the second is the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met Museum houses one of the most extensive collections of 17th century rugs and early carpets in the world, and these magnificent pieces will make a lasting impression.
Having recently acquired a rare Andy Warhol Flowers rug, we felt it made sense to pay homage and tell the story behind “Flowers”.
In 1964, the famed artist Any Warhol took his work in an entirely new direction. The artist started out doing silkscreens of Campbell’s Soup and Marilyn Monroe, but his new project shook the Pop Art Movement and caused critics to raise their eyebrows. Warhol’s “Flowers” series took the art world by surprise, and it continues to make an impact today.
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs was recently featured in JetSet Magazine where Jason Nazmiyal was interviewed and spoke about the current market for antique rugs. After going through three embargoes, Nazmiyal explained how right now is the best time to invest in antique and vintage rugs.
Nazmiyal was recently featured in the March 2019 issue of Barron’s. They spoke with Jason Nazmiyal, one of the largest rug dealers in the world. Barron was curious about his favorite, most cherished antique rugs in his collection here in New York. Which intrigues most since Nazmiyal has been trading antique rugs since 1980. With over 3,000 pieces, Jason Nazmiyal is known for holding the world’s largest antique rug collection. In the article, Nazmiyal shares his favorite pieces with Barron.
Met Museum Islamic Arab Lands wing finally opens in NYC!!! Last November the Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled its newly renovated and renamed Galleries for the Art of Arab Lands: Turkey, Iran, Central Asia and Later South Asia. $40 million dollars worth of work went into making the 19,000 square foot space. The word Islam is purposely missing in their title and Islamic art is presented from seventh century Damascus and Baghdad to Moorish Spain, the Ottoman Empire and 16th century South Asia in thematic flows that allow visitors to walk to and from various periods “out of order.” They also incorporate influences of other religions and artistic periods on Islamic arts.
In this article we explore the facinating Jewish Museum exhibit of artist Florine Stettheimer titled “Painting Poetry”