EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
"For the first time, a major museum exhibition examines the instruments of rock and roll. One of the most important artistic movements of the twentieth century… Read More
"What this year’s Whitney Biennial says about contemporary American art" PBS NewsHour 6/28/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: The biennial exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art represen… Read More
The Art Carpets of Faig Ahmed: Thinking Beyond the Possibilities
If one were to describe the works of artist Faig Ahmed, the word most likely to be chosen would be surreal. It is difficult t… Read More
Yesterday marked the 33rd anniversary of a crime
that took place in New York city on August 26, 1986.
Today's blog post is about a song that was
inspired by this heinous murd… Read More
The Fuzzy World of Textile Artist Sarah Zapata
Textile artist Sarah Zapata explores themes such as sexuality, femininity and masculinity using textiles as the medium. Her work pushes the bou… Read More
"Why sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is tearing down walls — and then rebuilding them" PBS NewsHour 8/30/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has long been known for h… Read More
"For the legendary Alexander Girard, design was in the details" PBS NewsHour 9/3/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: Legendary designer Alexander Girard fused sleek modernism with playful folk art.&nb… Read More
Topkapi Palace Museum Houses Collection of Some Of The Rarest Antique Rugs in the World
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Turkey and you love antique Oriental carpets, the Topkapi Palac… Read More
All Rugs Have A Story To Tell
Persian and antique Oriental rugs are some of the most beautiful treasures in the world. They are just as much a piece of the world’s artistic herita… Read More
World Carpet Treasures at the Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the preeminent museum of art and design. It is also home to one of the most extensive his… Read More
The Doha, Qatar Museum of Islamic Art: A Museum of Masterpieces
The City of Doha, Qatar, is a modern and beautiful city rising from the desert sands surrounding the Persian Gulf. It is… Read More
What are Museum Quality Rugs, Really?
The term, museum quality rugs, gets thrown around a lot when it comes to hand-knotted rugs. For the most part, sellers who use this term “museum q… Read More
In Search of the Rare Rugs of the World
So what really makes rare rugs rare?
According to nearly every rug salesperson, online and offline, every carpet is a “rare” find. Indeed… Read More
Where To Stay In Barcelona
The Backpackers Hostel Guide
Where To Stay In Barcelona
{The Backpackers Hostel Guide}
We all know that a Eurotrip would be&nb… Read More
Lisa Nilsson Creates Magnificent Carpets from Paper
The art of paper quilling is believed to have begun in the 15th century. It was created by French and Italian nuns to decorate special rel… Read More
Babak Kazemi Tells Ancient Tales through Persian Carpets and Photography
Babak Kazemi uses the medium of photography to recount ancient tales that inspire and that are thought-provoking. Usi… Read More
Artist Debbie Lawson: Disrupting Ordinary Perception With 3 Dimensional Persian Oriental Carpet Sculptures
The world of artist Debbie Lawson is one of color and an exploration of the imagina… Read More
We Are Auburn NY Exterminators:
Auburn NY – We have been servicing Auburn NY for over 30 years. Local and professional Auburn NY exterminators pest programs that cover over 45 pe… Read More
These places will NOT be found an any map or in any atlas.
This book describes a large number of little-known tourist sights from around the world. A book for the discerning traveller who ha… Read More
We Are Syracuse NY Exterminators:
For over 30 years, EnviroPest has been tacking Syracuse NY’s pest control needs for homes and businesses. As the preferred Syracuse NY Extermina… Read More
The History of Armenian Carpet Making
The beauty of Greek and Armenian carpets was so notable that even explorer Marco Polo referred to them in his writing. His travels through Armenia in th… Read More
These places will NOT be found an any map or in any atlas.
This book describes a large number of little-known tourist sights from around the world. A book for the discerning traveller who ha… Read More
We Are The Exterminator Syracuse NY Trust
For over 30 years, EnviroPest has been tacking Syracuse NY’s pest control needs for homes and businesses. As the preferred exterminator… Read More
These places will NOT be found an any map or in any atlas.
This book describes a large number of little-known tourist sights from around the world. A book for the discerning traveller who ha… Read More
These places will NOT be found an any map or in any atlas.
This book describes a large number of little-known tourist sights from around the world. A book for the discerning traveller who ha… Read More
The Magnificent Antique Holbein Rugs and Portraits by Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 – 1543) – was a German artist and print-maker who worked in a… Read More
Christmas is just a few days away. The euphoria is every where. Businesses are winding down for the year. Also, there is so much shopping ongoing this period. If you work close the market ar… Read More
Know What You Should Be Doing During Christmas At HamptonsThe Hamptons is an ideal place to hang out, especially during the Christmas season. Most people think of the Hamptons as an ideal su… Read More
Whether you're seeking a classic Christmas vacation filled with holiday traditions or a festive yuletide getaway without snow, you'll find it in these vacation destinations. To determine whi… Read More
The Bayeux Tapestry
Textile artwork is a unique and beautiful form of art that has existed for millennia. One of the most renowned textile masterpieces is the Bayeux Tapestry. This stunning… Read More
It says a lot when you’ve visited the same museum in a foreign country more than once, and every time we visit London, the Natural History Museum is on our list. The Natural History Mu… Read More
Minimalist Interior Design Trends: Simplicity at its Finest
So you like simple. We get it. But just because you like rooms that are more about the “space” than the “substan… Read More
Artist Lorenzo Lotto and the History of the Lotto Carpets
The 16th and 17th centuries are called the “Golden Age of Carpet Weaving”. Estimations based on trade records, dowries a… Read More
Tips For Using Rugs To Create Eclectic Interior Designs
You are a complex human being with a variety of different interests and sensibilities. Why should you have to confine yourself to one… Read More
Antique Byzantine Art Textiles and Weaving Symbolized the Wealth of the Empire
The Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium, consisted of the remnants of the Roman Empire after the fall in the 5th Cen… Read More
The Emperor’s Carpet At The Met Museum
Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, the Emperor’s Carpet has had a journey spanning centuries to get to its current pla… Read More
Kansas City loves its coffee. With more than 200 coffee shops in the Kansas City area, you won’t need to drive more than a mile to get your coffee fix.
Our love for coffee dates back… Read More
The Story of Arraiolos Rugs From Portugal
Arraiolos rugs represent the epitome of the Portuguese textile industry, but their origin dates back to a place far from their namesake. To understa… Read More
As I am stuck in my wife’s hometown of Kuala Kangsar due to the sudden Lockdown by the Malaysian Government. We were actually in Penang when the Lockdown was announced. But managed to… Read More
Fortunately we picked this spot as our first destination. Cause the following day. Malaysia was on lockdown and Entopia would have been closed. We didn’t get the opportunity to go to t… Read More
Plastics are materials that are manufactured from natural materials (synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds) such as coal, cellulose, natural gas, crude oil, and salt via a polyconden… Read More
Have you been using Zoom or Google Meet with your students? Are you running out of ideas for what the heck to do during these meetings?! So am I.
I sat down and made a big list today and I w… Read More
Teachers and parents are well into the distance teaching and learning routines by now. While routine is good, I have noticed that it can be more difficult to keep kids motivated to do this l… Read More
A Visit to the Rice Bowl of Malaysia
This school holiday, our educational road trip was to Kedah. The state of Kedah is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia. Its where the main supply of rice… Read More
Marmaris is a dreamy tourist town with by the side of the sea. And who does not dream about a vacation in a sea cottage? Where the sound of waves and sea breeze will wash away all the anxiet… Read More
Switzerland, a dream destination of Europe, is a traveler’s envy and a photographer’s delight. Its magnificent enigma, adorned by pristine hamlets, captivating green meadows, and… Read More
Recent news events have made it more important than ever to talk with all of our children about race and about racism in the United States. While families of color often have these conversat… Read More
With social distancing rules in place and so many end of school year events being canceled, teachers (and parents) are scrambling for fun learning activities.
One of the best learning activi… Read More
In my last antiracism resources post, I shared 10 articles that take less than 10 minutes to read.
Here are more great resources I have found (and that I’m using myself), but they&rsq… Read More
In the early days of the internet, when AOL ruled supreme and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer still battled Netscape to be king of the browsers, Flash was the technology of choice for bu… Read More
We all have a need to relax once a while. The hustle can be stressful sometimes. Asides my day job that takes all of my time, I still find time to create content for you guys. So, each year… Read More
London is more than just historic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge. There are more things to explore as you stray away from Central London towards areas with NE and NW postc… Read More