The Work of Art in the Phygital Age Even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be. This unique existence of the work of art determined the history to which it was […]
Why I Choose Antique Rugs Over Ephemeral Fashion? Recent articles in The Independent (“Balenciaga drops ‘most expensive trash bag in the world’ for $1,790 …” and “Fashion fans confused over £2,000 Louis Vuitton paint can bag”) clamored for click-bait action while questioning the logic behind current brand offerings. Is fashion still effectively elevating our daily […]
Layering is a well-known interior design technique. Place decor, accessories, and colors on top of each other and watch your room grow in depth and personality. Layering rugs is the next big thing in interior design. Placing two or more rugs on top of each other creates beautiful textures and interesting color palettes.
Having worked with designers for over twenty years, I can really appreciate what makes Amy Lau so special and distinctive. I wanted to start our “Designer Spotlight” with Amy because of her wonderful sensitivity to color and its role within the design process.
The impression of simplicity that she achieves in putting a room together is remarkable. Beneath the surface there is so much going on in terms of the interplay of color and form, but you only come to realize this gradually and subtly as you experience the spaces she designs. Amy is also wonderful to work with. She is so warm and energetic, and this makes me enjoy what she does even more.
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs was recently featured in JetSet Magazine where Jason Nazmiyal was interviewed and spoke about the current market for antique rugs. After going through three embargoes, Nazmiyal explained how right now is the best time to invest in antique and vintage rugs.
Nazmiyal was recently featured in the March 2019 issue of Barron’s. They spoke with Jason Nazmiyal, one of the largest rug dealers in the world. Barron was curious about his favorite, most cherished antique rugs in his collection here in New York. Which intrigues most since Nazmiyal has been trading antique rugs since 1980. With over 3,000 pieces, Jason Nazmiyal is known for holding the world’s largest antique rug collection. In the article, Nazmiyal shares his favorite pieces with Barron.
It’s a ritual at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. On the hour and half-hour, the Ardabil carpet is lit for a brief 10 minutes, so visitors to the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art can behold its splendor. The enclosed display case and lighting system in Room 42 were specially crafted to showcase the world famous 16th century Safavid carpet and to preserve its exquisite colors.
While few antique rug collectors display priceless artifacts on the floor, most do value their antique carpets and want to protect the rich colors and structure as best they can.
Throughout time children that have grown up with great Persian rugs have similar attachments to the rug. Imagination and history create this bond, eliciting happy memories and a nostalgia for the past. Most notably, the belief that their rugs are magical flying carpets, taking them on adventures past the living room.
Soccer has been most popular sport in the world long before most Americans got the soccer bug. Unless you live under a rock, on the bottom of the deep ocean floor, then you are well aware that the world cup is hitting its stride and the world has once again gone soccer crazy! What better way to celebrate this world uniting event than with a beautiful antique Persian Qashqai soccer field rug?