Haute Bohemian Rugs for Los Angeles Homes
Start with the Rug: The best interior designers begin with the rug.
We hear it every week, whether designers are seeking Moroccan Rugs, Persian Rugs, Turkish Rugs, or Tibetan Rugs. Whatever someone is seeking the story is always the same, “I wish I bought the rug in the beginning”. Details
Custom Rugs for Los Angeles Homes
2018 Pantone Color of the Year
A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Details
Vintage Rugs Reach Full Color with LED Bulbs
Finding the optimum lighting for your vintage rugs is often a balancing act between presentation and preservation. Most collectors are well aware that direct sunlight threatens to severely damage antique carpets but can artificial lighting wreak similar damages? A few weeks ago, we spoke at great length about the renowned Ardabil carpet on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The ancient carpet is lit only at certain points of the day and only for a very brief period. Should your precious carpets be receiving similar treatment? Details
Using Rug Patterns and Motifs to Find a Carpet’s Story
In times of antiquity, rug artisans used great skill to weave rugs that weren’t just works of art but great stories communicated through a flowing structure of pattern and motif. While it’s undeniable that Oriental and Persian rugs are pleasing to the eye, it can be easy for some collectors to take for granted the communicative power and symbolism invoked through such masterpieces. Deciphering these stories can be an art unto itself but a few basics can start you on the right foot down a path of rich discovery with your antique carpet. Details
The Stirring History Woven Into a Rare Armenian Carpet
We’ve mentioned in our newsletter that every great rug tells a story but some rugs have an even greater wealth of history woven into their intricate patterns. Last year, the BBC ran a feature(http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32396459) on just such a rug. The piece in question is the property of 98-year-old Elibet Kunzler whose parents were directly involved with providing relief to the Armenian people during the First World War. Details
Handmade Rugs Say a Lot with Their Knots
Collectors searching for the finest Persian rugs on the market can attest that it can be an overwhelming experience. While the search for quality handmade rugs can be arduous if done properly, attention to detail often produces rich rewards. Familiarizing yourself with the types of knots used in luxury rugs is a vital step in being able to appraise not just a rug’s authenticity but also its quality. Details
Vintage Rugs are the Hallmark of the Celebrity Collector
With fame often comes fortune so it comes as no surprise that Hollywood celebrities past and present have found themselves able to not just own fine vintage rugs but avidly collect them. To say it’s common to find Persian rugs and other manners of fine antique carpets in the homes of the celebrity elite is an understatement. In fact, these luxury rugs have almost become synonymous with success. However, some celebrities are more loud and proud about their collections than others. Details
Differentiating Between the Three Major Divisions of Modern Rugs
While it’s easy to get lost in the luxurious antiquity of Oriental and Persian rugs, modern rugs also command our attention with fresh bold statements or new perspectives on classic styles. When searching for rugs of modern design, you’ll often find them divided into two major categories: traditional rugs and contemporary rugs. Some will fall into a less defined third category of transitional rugs. Considering all three categories, it’s important to understand that hard-and-fast rules are rarely applied in determining a rug’s placement. In other words, you can take this information more as a non-committal guidebook than a strict rulebook. With that in mind, what characteristics determine the classification of these modern carpets? Details