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Yesterday, we created a sturdy quilt sandwich for a hand appliqued mini quilt that I’m calling Studio Bird, and that will be embellished with WonderFil threads designed especially fo… Read More

Familiarizing Yourself With The Rug Basics Rug Basics – getting to know the heart and soul of the rug …. There is no denying the riveting beauty of hand knotted area rugs. Their… Read More

From Rococo Rugs and Tapestries To Rococo Art and Interiors Nothing says elegance and decadence like the breathtaking Rococo rugs and artwork of the Rococo Period which spanned from the late… Read More

What Makes A Fine Rug So Special? In the world of carpets and rugs, those with a fine weave are a pleasure to behold. Finer rug weaves allow for the creation of awe inspiring detail. Fine ru… Read More

The Rise In Popularity Of Victorian Era Rugs Victorian rugs hold an important place in the history of interior decor. The Victorian era is names after Queen Victoria, who ruled England from… Read More

Planning to go out in the sun. The one thing to do before going out is to apply in good amount SPF sunscreen cream, as rays of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can lead to sunburn, pr… Read More

How the Silk Road Brought Persian Rugs to the World The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China. With it came many improvements that allowed China to become a world power. One o… Read More

Are Rugs Really Expensive? The most common question that people ask is why are rugs so expensive. To even ask that question is to reduce these historically significant works of art to their… Read More

Rugs With Moth Infestation Many people have Oriental rugs as a focal point in a room. Despite ensuring the rugs and carpets are properly cleaned and cared for, sometimes things happen. If yo… Read More

Fascinating Arabian Rugs and Carpets of the World Arabian rugs have a special place in the world of home furnishings. The term “Arabian carpets” is not limited to carpets produce… Read More

Beautiful Rugs: What Makes Them Stand Out? The range of colors and designs available in area rugs is almost endless. Whether your style is traditional, modern, Bohemian, minimalist, French c… Read More

The Story of the Lost Safavid Empire Carpets One of the elements that makes carpets more beautiful is their fragility. Although one can indeed find many examples of antique rugs in existence… Read More

Carpets of Suleiman the Magnificent As you stand in admiration of the magnificent antique carpets produced by the Persian and Ottoman artisans, it is easy to see more similarities than diffe… 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

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

History Of The Antique Nomad Carpet From Persia A certain mystery and romance attaches to the concept of Oriental rugs, but perhaps the most romanticized objects of this kind are the so-call… 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 Language of Persian Rug Flower Designs Persian Rug Flower Designs – Hand-knotted rugs are filled with tradition and symbolism that goes back hundreds, if not thousands, o… Read More

Capturing Emotion with Expressionist Rugs Expressionism is an art movement that represents the movement from trying to translate the inner world of the artist to the outer world. It has been… Read More

Textile Artist Vanessa Barragao’s Coral Garden: Using Upcycled Fiber to Raise Global Awareness The ocean landscapes of environmental activist and textile artist Vanessa Barragao use a… Read More

Mystery of the Trinitarias Carpet: Is It a Fake? The issue of forgery is always a question when it comes to antiquities of all types. History is full of people being duped by some complex an… 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

Carpet Dealers are Your Door to The Persian Carpet World Middle Eastern literature is replete with stories of magic carpets that fly into fantasy and take their passengers to exotic worlds… Read More

Decorating With Antique Rugs and Persian Oriental Carpets Here are some additional posts about home decorating with antique rugs: Position and Place Rugs in Rooms | Area Rugs For Grey C… Read More

Old Rugs are the Next Generation Traditionally, modern decor has consisted of neutral colors in minimal shades, hard lines and angles, and an avoidance of too many patterns or textures. Whil… Read More

Travel, Hospitality, and Hotel Rugs When buying rugs for the travel, hotel and hospitality industries, some of the most sought after decorative pieces are those items that exude a sense of l… Read More

Predicting 2020’s Rug Trends Predicting rug trends, just like any form of prediction, is always tricky. But as 2019 comes to a close, and we set our sights on 2020, it is a good time t… Read More

An Intro To The World Of Rugs When it comes to the world of rugs, there is no denying the riveting beauty of hand knotted area rugs. Their vibrant colors and intricate designs add to interio… Read More

Creating the perfect room with a perfect rug When it comes to choosing the perfect rug for your room, there are many factors that you would need to consider. Below Are just a few of the more… 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

Winter is the ultimate definition of “frenemy” – it brings with it tons of great hair days and gorgeous snow, and not to mention the awesome holidays packed into a month! B… Read More

Major Differences Between Wool and Silk Rugs View Our Entire Collection of : Antique Silk Rugs | Vintage Persian Silk Rugs Wool and silk are the two most common materials used in high-end ru… Read More

How Weaving Techniques Have Advanced With Modern Rugs Rug weaving is an ancient art that has been perfected in cultures around the world. Oriental rugs have been prized possessions for centu… Read More

Characteristics of High End Rugs If you have ever shopped for luxury, investment or high end rugs, you likely know that they can fetch a substantial price. Even relatively affordable exclusi… 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

Sleep is a vital part of everybody’s life. After a long day's work, all we think about is relaxation, and for most, sleep does the trick. For this reason, it is more critical that you… Read More

Modern Rug Trends to Follow This Year Every year, new trends define the world of interior decoration. This is as true for rugs as for any other decorative item. Whether you are dedicated to… Read More

Utilizing Zen Decor in Your Living Space Who doesn’t need a little more calm and serenity in their life? The world is so fast-paced and stressful, and with the advent of the digital ag… Read More

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How To Care for Modern Rugs Whether your tastes run classical or contemporary, a modern wool rug makes a beautiful addition to your home and offers many practical benefits as well. Wool is a… Read More

Tips for Using Cool Colors To In Your Interior Design Imagine a cool mountain lake surrounded by evergreen trees underneath a clear blue sky. How does this image make you feel? If you’… 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

The Rich History and Beauty of Anatolian Rugs View Our Collection  Of: Antique Turkish Rugs | Antique Oushak Rugs The term “Anatolian rugs” is used to describe rugs from an… Read More

For many people, woodwork is a hobby, especially men in households indulge in this activity. They try to fix everyday furniture at home. It saves the cost of going to a professional and also… Read More

British Weaver Thomas Whitty and Axminster Carpets In the 18th century, a struggling clothier visited a market in London. His experience there inspired him to start making carpets. Ultimatel… 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

Rugs For Your Home Library Decors If you love books, you may dream of having a home library, that is, a place to store your books and read them in peace and quiet. The good news is that with… Read More

Creating Breathtaking Interiors With Beautiful Yet Affordable Inexpensive Rugs When decorating a home, we all want to have the best rugs, most beautiful textiles and rarest most coveted exam… Read More

How To Incorporate Round Rugs In Your Interior Decor View our collection of round rugs that are available for sale Rectangular rugs in rectangular spaces are such an easy and obvious choice… Read More

The Story of Persian Gorevan Carpets Antique Persian rugs are known as some of the finest and most desirable in the world of rugs. Many styles of rugs are or have been produced in the region… Read More

The Fascinating History of the Spring of Khosrow Carpet Persian rugs and carpets have been woven by hand for hundreds of years by skilled artisans in the region now known as Iran. For centur… Read More

Exhibit C: The beauty of chunky blanketsMy grandmother spent the latter years of her life making quilts and blankets for those she loved. Perhaps that is why I find myself making blankets fo… Read More

How To Decorate Your Home With Small Size Rugs Shop our entire collection of small Rugs Area rugs play a major role in interior design. They can help to bring a space together or add a uniqu… 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

Antique Orientalist Rug Bazaar Paintings: A Secret World Revealed Oriental rugs are connoisseur’s art, much like fine wine and other antiquities. They have always been a symbol of the… Read More

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Scotland? Well, two things will surely cross your mind – the first one being the scenic beauty there and the second one involves Scottish… Read More

Romanticism & Interior Design: How It Began and How To Incorporate It Into Your Current Décor Originally coined in late 1800s Germany, the term “romanticism” first app… Read More

It is the heart desire of God that we live in unison with Him. This desire was clearly made manifest in His plan to reconcile the world back to Himself, through the sacrifice of His only beg… Read More