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Since it's a mesh, a speck of small dirt may seep in the water, however, the majority of the debris becomes blown off its surface. Thereafter, the operative mesh is put over the site of hern… Read More

The Meaning and Significance Of Different Colors In Persian Rugs View and Search Rugs by Color | View All Antique Persian Rugs Meaning of Colors In Persian Rugs – The luxurious an… Read More

It is a constant refrain by most mothers that their kids are very picky eaters and never seem to be eating the right stuff. Despite their best efforts, the children only seem to favor eating… Read More

Linen which has been woven from the flax plant, it has been used for clothing since Mesoptamiam times, but has recently been gravitated by the individuals. These linen sarees return would be… Read More

Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta & Cori McCarthyPublished: 26th March 2019 | Publisher: Rock the Boat | Source: PublisherAmy Rose Capetta's Website | Cori McCarthy's WebsiteI&r… Read More

Comprehensive Guide to and History of Antique Oriental Rugs Search the Most Comprehensive Collection of Antique Rugs Online By simple definition, area rugs which were produced… Read More

Writing Myself Alive: An Episodic Poem – Poetry by Ann Rosenthal – I.   Writing to keep calm Haiku in the seminar Villanelle at dusk   Desperation firmly anc… Read More

The Grey House Didn’t Speak – Non-Fiction by Rain Wright – No people remain to lift their hands in farewell. Home does not speak. It does not call out our names a… Read More

This post contains affiliate links.Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and w… Read More

The Other Eleven Months of the Year -Non-Fiction by Andrea Rosenhaft – I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in 1991 at thirty years-old, following my second… Read More

This post contains affiliate links.Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and w… Read More

This post contains affiliate links.Legendary Beings is a series in which I'll talk about beings from folklore, mythology and legends that I haven't read about yet, and the books I discover t… Read More

Persian Rug Weavers from Two Different Worlds The beauty and artistry of Persian rugs adds style and sophistication to any room. The Persian rug colors and designs created by some of the gre… 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

CGMagazineBrendan Frye Hereditary, the first film from director Ari Aster, was a shot in the arm for the horror genre. It painted a bleak tale of family suffering in a visceral, brutally h… 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

Traditional Rugs Offer Endless Possibilities for Traditional Interior Design There is no denying the beauty of traditional rugs and their ability to add character to the room. A fine weave r… 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

The Gobelin Tapestry A tapestry is a piece of decorative heavy woven fabric that is used to adorn walls, furniture and floors. Using a more narrow definition, the term “tapestry”… 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

How To Build An Antique Rug Collection Rugs are works of art that are unreproducible. Many people assemble a rug collection of substantial uniqueness and rarity. There is an impassioned, int… Read More

What are the best rugs? The question is finally answered One of the most common questions that we often get asked is, “What are the best rugs?” When taken at face value, this wou… Read More

Islamic Carpets in History Throughout history, certain events left their mark on the development of the carpet industry and design. The spread of Islam and the advent of the Islamic carpets… 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

Artist Agne Kisonaite: Bringing a Traditional Art to the Modern World Artist Agne Kisonaite uses her art and carpets as a form of social and political commentary on the modern world. Agne is… 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

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

Islamic Art And Islamic Carpets in History Throughout history, certain events left their mark on the development of the carpet industry and design. The spread of Islam and the advent of Isla… Read More

Triclinium Rugs: Creating A Formal Space Triclinium rugs refers to a rug that has the appearance of four rugs placed together. While it is believed that historically these rugs were sold ind… Read More

Nazmiyal’s November 7th Rug Auction Highlights Coming up on November 7th, Nazmiyal will be holding the third rug auction of 2019. With so many beautiful lots to choose from, it’s… Read More

Beautiful Cotton Sarees All Over The World  One of the oldest & comfortable clothes on the planet which has been especially referenced for centuries is Sarees. The saree… 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

Growing Persian Carpet Grass Gardens: Legacy of Time by Artist Martin Roth The late contemporary artist Martin Roth created works of art that explore the temporal nature of organic structure… Read More

The Truth Behind The Legend of the Magic Flying Carpet The flying carpet has long been a device used in folklore to permit the protagonist (or antagonist) to achieve their mysterious de… 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

An Overview of the History of Rugs This blog is based on a post by Wilbur Pierce called “Antique Carpet DNA“, originally published on July 15, 2011. To learn more, visit our Guid… 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

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

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

How To Decorate With Rugs in a Carpeted Room If you are decorating a room with a rug, you are likely placing it over a hardwood floor. In some cases, you may be using a rug with another hard… Read More

Using Modern Rugs in Beach House and Coastal Decor Coastal chic is a popular design style for beach houses and other summer homes. It can also look great in a primary residence if you live i… Read More

5 Unique Ways To Style Rugs and Textiles When you see a rug that you love, you likely think of which floor in your home it would look the best on. This is completely normal because area rugs… 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

Story Of The Academy Awards Red Carpet – The Staple Of The Oscars With the arrival of the New Year comes the build-up to the Hollywood Academy Awards, or Oscars, as it is more commonly… Read More

How To Use Cozy Rugs for Interior Decorating This Winter The weather outside is frightful, but your living space can still look delightful. The most popular methods of interior decorating of… 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 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

American Colonial Interior Design Interior design trends are always changing and evolving. New fashions emerge, then subside. One of the most curious aspects of this flow of trends, though… 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

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

Exploring Mediterranean Interior Design In the sun-kissed regions along the Mediterranean coast of Europe, a unique style has emerged. This design language is surprisingly consistent along t… Read More