Antique Persian rugs are known as some of the finest and most desirable in the world. Many styles of rugs are or have been produced in the region. Knowing each distinct style can help anyone from the serious collector to the casual decorator. Gorevan carpets and rugs are a unique style that enjoyed a period of popularity in the early 20th century.
Lets explore the facinating world of antique Byzantine textiles, art and weavings.
In the antique and even modern area rug world, we hear the term Anatolia thrown around a lot. We also hear the term “Turkish” as well. So in this post we aim to explain the history of antique Anatolian rugs as well as help define what the term “Anatolian” means as it pertains to area rugs.
The 16th and 17th centuries are called the “Golden Age of Carpet Weaving.” Estimations based on trade records, dowries, and estates suggest that 100s of thousands of carpets were produced and traded during that time. However, it is believed that only about 2-3,000 carpets and carpet fragments are still in existence today.
With the arrival of the New Year comes the build-up to the Academy Awards, or Oscars, as it is more commonly referred to as. In luxurious pageantry, Hollywood’s elite arrive annually to walk the red carpet as they enter the ceremony to honor the best-of-the-best in movie industry. The red carpet itself has been woven into the history and spectacle of the Oscars, but what is the story behind it?
Industrial interior design has grown in popularity recently, with more and more people striving to create stylish, modern spaces that aren’t overly cold. This style offers an appealing compromise between the cozy and charming looks of older aesthetics with a touch of modern sleekness.
When you see a rug that you love, you likely think of which floor it would look great on. This is completely normal because rugs are for the floor, right? They aren’t always!If you want to get creative, you can use rugs in a few different ways that challenge the idea of what a rug can be. These are five unique ways to style rugs and other textiles as more than just floor coverings.
In the past, creating a carpet was a painstaking and exceedingly slow process. Some of the masterpieces that we have today took teams of weavers years to create. They have a quality that allows them to last for centuries if they are properly taken care of and preserved. Now, you can find thousands of mass-produced carpets at exceptionally cheap prices. However, something is missing. A hand-knotted rug was carefully crafted by the artisan. They poured their heart and soul into its creation. This is something that a machine made carpet can never reproduce, and the message that We Make Carpets wants to say to the world.
A beautifully designed room is a wonderful thing. If you can bring together the furniture, walls, floor and artwork in a space, it can look stunning, even if you are working on a budget. One of the challenges many people face is how to properly match a rug with other artwork in the room. These are a few tips and strategies to match your rugs to art that can help you create a cohesive and attractive space.