Lets take a closer look at the facinating history and magnificent beauty of the Armenian carpet.
Moroccan Rugs Inspire Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell, Joseph Albers
In this post we explore the theory that the vintage Moroccan rugs inspired some of the greatest most iconic mid century artists such as Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell and Joseph Albers.
Artist Debbie Lawson Persian Oriental Carpet Sculptures
The world of artist Debbie Lawson is one of color and an exploration of the imagination. Her exhibition work takes the viewer on a journey through the cultural traditions surrounding objects in our everyday lives. Her artwork takes the familiar and transforms it into something unexpected. Her art is meant to evoke emotion in the viewer and take them to their inner spaces while merging a two-dimensional world with a three-dimensional one.
Artist Martin Roth Growing Persian Carpet Grass Gardens
The late contemporary artist Martin Roth created works of art that explore the temporal nature of organic structures and the material world. In a textile art project that began in 2012, Roth planted grass seeds and allowed them to grow through the fabric of Persian carpets. The work was exhibited at an Austrian castle in 2012.
Royal Palace Rugs
Royal palaces and residences all around the world are always the subject of envy for their beautiful decor, art, and specifically, rugs and carpets. Royal palace rugs and carpets are dignified, majestic, and breathtaking. Rooted in centuries of history and nobility, royal palaces are known for classical and opulent design themes. This includes heavy, luxurious curtains and drapery, gold gilded furniture and wall adornments, stately fine art, and sumptuous, palatial rugs. One can see both medallion and all over designs in these rugs, depending on the rest of the decor in the room.
Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar
The City of Doha, Qatar, is a modern and beautiful city rising from the desert sands surrounding the Persian Gulf. It is also home to one of the biggest and most important antique Persian rug and Oriental carpet collections in the world. The collection of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha Qatar is housed in a beautifully designed, modern building with breathtaking architecture.
Victoria and Albert Museum Antique Rugs
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London stands as a premier destination for art and design, boasting one of the world’s most extensive historical carpet collections. Among its treasures are some of the oldest and most exquisite rugs, with a significant focus on its 1,170 carpets from the Middle East and North Africa. This remarkable collection draws visitors from across the globe, offering a rare glimpse into diverse cultural heritages.
Rare Antique Rugs Topkapi Palace Museum Collection
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Turkey and you love antique Oriental carpets, the Topkapi Palace Museum has a collection that you do not want to miss. A visit to the collection of antique rugs at Topkapi Palace Museum is like stepping back in time. It has one of the most extensive collections of textiles and carpets in the world. The museum houses some of the finest examples of Ottoman Empire textile art dating from the second half of the fifteenth century to the early 20th century.
Met Museum Antique Rugs
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.