Traditional Moroccan rugs bring a touch of the exotic to any Los Angeles home, They are available in a range of distinct styles and colors, each of which strongly evokes the timeless, tribal elements of the Berber tribes from all across that North African country. Their traditional designs offer a bold contrast to the wood, glass, and metal found in contemporary home design. Mehraban has a wider and more diverse selection of Moroccan rugs than other rug stores in Los Angeles.
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If you would like your home to have the style of the homes seen in shelter magazines like Architectural Digest, Interior Design, Luxe, and more, then you should visit the store that has been featured in these publications. At Mehraban, our selection of rugs from across the world is featured in those magazines and others. Our rugs have graced the floors of all manner of homes, enhancing the design of each.
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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”.
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A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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