Answering the age old question of what is a rug What defines something as being a rug? Sometimes, we take things for granted. The other day someone asked us to explain to them what is a rug. So we figured we would share this basic information with you. In it’s most basic definition, a rug […]
Large Moroccan Rugs – Let The Games Begin! View Our Entire Collection of Moroccan Rugs and Carpets Large Moroccan Rugs – Antique carpets come in a very wide range of styles. Ranging from the more classically composed Persian rugs, which may feature central medallions and ornate scroll-work; to the more abstract, mid-century modern rugs of Scandinavia, which […]
Persian Rug Tells The Tragic Love Story Of Shirin and Khosrow Tragic Love Story Of Shirin and Khosrow – We recently acquired a magnificent antique Persian Sarouk rug that depicts the Persian tragic love story of Khosrow and Shirin. Since the rug sold after only one day of being on our site, we figured we would at least […]
History of Scandinavian Carpets and Vintage Swedish Rya Rugs Vintage Swedish Rya Rugs and Scandinavian Carpet History – The weavers of Scandinavian rugs and carpets were influenced by carpet weavers in Anatolia and Asia Minor though international trade routes. Between the 9th and 10th centuries, paths were established linking the Varangians or Vikings with the Greek speaking Byzantines in Constantinople. By the year 800, the Byzantines had […]
Eco Friendly Rugs From Morocco – Beauty and Sustainability Eco Friendly Rugs – It’s really no secret anymore that conserving and protecting the environment is a top notch priority in the world today. We see it everywhere, whether it be in the Hybrid vehicles driving past us, or solar panels on rooftops; people are taking a […]
Abrash and Striated Color Variations in Oriental Rugs Authentic Oriental rugs are handmade with hand-spun yarn rather than being made by a machine. The very nature of handmade rugs gives them a unique pattern that includes variations in color, shades and hues. These color variations are known as Abrash (pronounced ‘Ah-brash’) and are one of […]
What are Kilims and Flat Weave Rugs? Click Here to see our entire collection of kilims and flat woven rugs The Incredible History of Flat Weave Rugs / Kilims Flat weave rugs are one of the simplest forms of carpet weaving. As a result, they were more than likely one of the earliest types of […]
DYI – How To Clean Your Rugs And Remove Carpet Stains When Accidents Happen Learn more about Nazmiyal’s Oriental Rug Cleaning Services in New York City NYC Clean Your Rugs – Dealing with carpet and rug stains can be a nightmare if not approached properly. Some approaches may even make the stain worse, permanently set […]
Decorating Your Home With beautiful Scandinavian Rugs Click here to view our entire collection of vintage and mid century Scandinavian rugs Home Decorating With Scandinavian Rugs – Scandinavian rugs are hugely popular in interior decorating because their unique and beautiful blend of traditional and modern designs. The elegant and stylish patterns created using a combination […]