One of the most frustrating occurrences for owners of antique rugs or any vintage carpet, is when they suddenly discover that their beautiful rug has colors that have run or experienced bleed. Color run can occur for many reasons, and there are some things that you can do to prevent this from ruining your priceless treasure. Let’s talk a little bit about why some area rugs have colors that run or bleed, and others have colors that remain as vibrant and bright as the day they were first dyed.
Lets begin with defining what the word “contemporary” means in art
The word “contemporary”, when used in the art world, basically means that it is art of today. Contemporary art is art that was created around or after the second half of the 20th century.
One of the biggest concerns that people have with regards to rugs is how to protect them from moth infestation. In this post we explore how to protect your rugs form moth and what to do if your rugs get moth infected.
The complex, awe-inspiring designs of Oriental carpets contain a level of detail that is sometimes almost too much to comprehend. The works of master weavers such as Ustad Mohtashem and Haji Jalili use magnificent color combinations and intricate details on every square inch of the piece. You may be wondering how the weaver sitting at a loom looking at a wall of string can produce such a masterpiece. The secret is in the rug cartoon, which is the blueprint for the design.
The Han dynasty, China’s second imperial era, introduced major advances that helped elevate China as a global power. Notably, they established trade routes with the Middle East, later known as the Silk Road. This network was crucial in spreading the exquisite artistry of Persian carpets and Oriental rugs worldwide.
We all know the saying from the Big Lebowski – The rug really tied the room together. Ask any interior decorator they will all agree with this very basic yet important approach in your decorating scheme.
Victorian rugs hold an important place in the history of interior decor. The Victorian era is names after Queen Victoria, who ruled England from 1837 to 1901 and the characteristics that denote an antique rug from the Victorian era include rich colors and floral patterns.
Nothing says elegance and decadence like the breathtaking Rococo rugs and artwork of the Rococo Period which spanned from the late 17th century through the early 18th.
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.