In this article we discuss the iconic and historically significant Bayeux tapestry which depicts the events and battles of the 1066 Norman Conquest of England.
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Blogs about museums
This tag contains a collection of blogs by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs about museums. We have blogs about art museums around the world and focus on these museums through the lens of a rug-lover. Topics range from investigating extremely rare, old, or special carpets, to special collections and exhibitions of rugs in museums.
Exploring museums around the world is an incredible experience. Learning about the past through art, including rugs, tapestries, and carpets, is something special. Since it’s not always realistic to visit all of these museums in person, we’ve gathered the highlights and what you need to know about some of the best collections and experiences in existence.
Let these posts take you around the world on a virtual tour of fine art and learn something new about different parts of the world, different cultures, history, and art. And don’t forget to keep checking back, since we always have new and exciting blogs about different museums!
The Iconic Historical Biblical Tapestries
Some of the most iconic tapestries ever woven belong and exclusive group that depicts scenes or stories from either the old testament or new. Lets explore these iconic historically significant and biblical tapestries.
The Shockingly Beautiful Coronation Carpet
One of the most iconic rugs in history is called the “Coronation carpet”. In this article we discuss the history of this magnificent and historically significant relic.
Museum Quality Rugs
Anyone who has gone rug shopping at any point in time, is sure to have heard the term “Museum Quality Rugs”. But rug dealers tend to use the term very loosely so lets explore what a true museum caliber rug is.
Unraveling The Mystery Of The Nigde Carpet At The Met Museum
One of the most famous antique rugs in the world is that famed Nigde Carpet At The Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the true origin of this magnificent early carpet is shrouded in mystery. In this post we try to unravel the mysterious origins of the Nigde carpet.
Istanbul’s Carpet Museum
The impressive Istanbul Carpet Museum, located within the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is home to some of the greatest textile masterpieces from the 14th through 19th centuries.
Inside the Tehran Carpet Museum of Iran
The Carpet Museum of Iran is one of the world’s few museums that specializes only in carpets. Persian carpets are well known all around the world, and this museum offers the rare and exciting opportunity to visit and appreciate them in their country of origin. Located in Tehran, next to a beautiful park, the museum measures at over 36,000 square feet. Let’s explore some of the museum’s history and it’s greatest treasures.
Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar
The City of Doha, Qatar, is a modern and beautiful city rising from the desert sands surrounding the Persian Gulf. It is also home to one of the biggest and most important antique Persian rug and Oriental carpet collections in the world. The collection of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha Qatar is housed in a beautifully designed, modern building with breathtaking architecture.
Victoria and Albert Museum Antique Rugs
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the preeminent museum of art and design. It is also home to one of the most extensive historical carpet collections in the world. The collection houses some exquisite pieces, including examples of some of the oldest rugs in the world. The V&A museum collection presents rare carpets from many regions of the world, but its most significant group is its 1,170 carpets from the Middle East and North Africa. This collection is a real treat that brings in visitors from around the globe.