Here we continue learning about the iconic antique Tapestries but this time we are focusing on the iconic calming and naturalistic lush vegetative green verdure tapestries.
Tag: antiques
Blogs about antiques
This page contains all of Nazmiyal Antique Rugs‘ blog posts about antiques. This category frequently covers rugs, carpets, tapestries, and textiles, but we dive into other antiques (like paintings and museum pieces) as well.
Wondering about the history of your antique carpets and where they came from? Maybe you want to see how some antique rugs can be incorporated into interior decor. Or maybe you’re looking for exciting stories about the most expensive rug ever sold at auction, or antique rugs owned by celebrities. Whatever you’re searching for, our antiques blogs are a good place to start.
How Old Is An Antique Rug?
In this article we explain how old a rug needs to be to be called “antique” as well as how old a “vintage” carpet would be.
History of the Beauvais Tapestries
The gorgeous and opulent tapestries known as the Beauvais tapestries were woven at the Beauvais manufactory in the 17th and 18th centuries. Often considered the second most important tapestry manufactory in France after the Gobelin manufactory, the Beauvais tapestries were made for nobility and the wealthy bourgeoisie. Let’s take a closer look at the history and development of this iconic manufactory.
Antique Byzantine Art: Textiles
Lets explore the facinating world of antique Byzantine textiles, art and weavings.
Gobelin Tapestry: History and the Modern Era
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” often refers to handwoven textiles that are used as wall decorations.
Antique Rugs Hit Cyclical Sweet Spot: Published in JetSet Magazine
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.
Sun Fading Rugs – Can Sunlight Damage Carpets?
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.
Barberini Tapestries Reborn from the Ashes
Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in 1643 the iconic and fully restored (after a fire) Barberini tapestries make their big debut at the Church of Saint John the Divine.
Chinese New Year Of The Monkey
Every year Chinese New Year, which is based around the Chinese Lunar calendar, is celebrated between January 21 to February 20. It is a great time to celebrate a year of hard work, have a good rest, and relax with family.