Officially, the largest rug in the world is now located in the Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, two neighboring Emirati cities, are used to luxury and the finer things in life. They are both constantly competing for and debuting the biggest, most luxurious and newest things. Just a few of their recent additions include roller coasters, shopping malls and skyscrapers.
When it comes to buying rugs, there are so many different and varied approaches. In this post, we will examine what interior designers and decorators look for when they go looking for rugs for their client’s homes.
In this article we explain the many differences between those area rugs that were woven in villages and the area rugs that were woven in larger urban cities.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were arguably the most dazzling eras of British rug weaving and design. The iconic William Morris Arts & Crafts rugs from that time period exemplify the highest standards of artistry and craftsmanship. Leaders of the Arts & Crafts movement aspired to bridge the gap between artistic expression and the quality and way of construction. The art’s and crafts movement ranged from 1880 to 1920 and the rug designs from this golden age are quite sought after.
Lets explore the world of environmentally friendly green and eco friendly area rugs!
In the world of carpets, it’s the women weavers, those hard working ladies behind the loom, who should be appreciated for their unrelenting work and the extraordinary carpets they create. Although many of the names of these talented women weavers have been lost to history, their contributions to the art of Oriental rug weaving should not be overlooked.
“How should I be rolling up my rugs” is one of the most frequently asked rug related questions that we get. Since we spend so much time explaining how to go about doing this, we figured it would make sense to simply post this instructional guide.
Young lovers, meddling parents, and separation may be the theme, but Romeo and Juliet isn’t the story. This is the tragic Persian love story of Layla and Majnun, two lovers who’s separation did not temper their love, devotion, infatuation or obsession.
We recently acquired a magnificent antique Persian Sarouk rug that depicts the Persian tragic love story of Khosrow and Shirin. Since the rug sold after only one day of being on our site, we figured we would at least share the historical Persian tale.