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 rugs 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.
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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 rugs?
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Los Angeles spoils us with its weather, high end shopping, and art so much that one can be forgiven for taking it for granted. Fortune hasn’t smiled as fondly on other parts of the world but, despite hardships, the human longing for fine art cannot be quelled. Such is the case in a strange trend that dominated Russia and parts of the Ukraine starting in the late ‘50s or early ‘60s; a trend that has been resurrected in a blend of hipster irony and genuine nostalgia. Whereas our prized rugs grace our floors, it was more common in a Russian home to find cherished rugs adorning the walls. But while that may seem like madness from the sunny climes of L.A., there was a method to it.
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While the most famous rug in history is a debatable topic, more often than not the honor falls on the illustrious Ardabil Rug. The Ardabil Rug is actually a pair of rugs and a series of nomadic fragments dating back to sometime in the middle of the 16th century so they aren’t noted especially for their old age. Rather, the Ardabil Rug pieces are considered exemplary masterpieces of Persian rug artistry. Currently, the larger rug is on display at the Victoria and Albert museum in South Kensington, London while the smaller rug is in the possession of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Art is too often the casualty of war. Unlike the creeping degeneration of time that nips away at fresco masterpieces, war is swift and brutal: one second a proud statue stands heroically, the next finds a pile of rubble and dust. The trade embargo that the U.S. sanctioned against Iran lacked the dramatic permanent damage and rapid violence seen in the all-too-common atrocities committed against art in times of war. But U.S. art collectors still felt the intense vacuum resulting from the blockade against Persian rug trading; a feeling that bore unmistakable parallels to tragic losses of art as casualties of war. Thus it stands that the recent lifting of the trade embargo against Iran finally flows with the poetry of the Persian rug in stanzas that express unity and love.
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A luxury rug is more than the adhesive of a room; it’s an investment. You’ll find a myriad of alluring options from which to choose from. But acquiring a luxury rug is only the initial portion of the investment. Like most works of fine art, rugs must be properly maintained in order for their value to carry on. Fortunately, there are several precautions you can take to preserve the quality of your rug for future generations to enjoy.
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The types of high end rug shops offer commonly draw a striking contrast in aesthetic to the classic antique Oriental and Persian varieties. But when trying to access the flow and style of your home, a modern rug can be just as valuable as an antique.
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The differences between Persian rugs and Oriental rugs are so subtle that even self-professed rug connoisseurs have been found guilty of using the terms interchangeably. While such confusion is common, familiarizing yourself with the differences before browsing the rug varieties at your favorite Los Angeles area rug store can help you avoid buying a fake rug or a rug that is advertised as something it’s not.
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We often take things into consideration at face value. Relationships, photography, and day to day interactions are good examples of this tendency. During difficult times, we tend to think of our current situation and how dire they may be but in the grander scheme of things, things are not as bad when analyzing it in the greater context. This is no criticism of this humanistic trait, but more of a call to action. Change that approach by appreciating inanimate objects and its implied connotations, which you can ultimately learn and apply to other aspects of your life.
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As purveyors of classical design and modernism, our designers like to push the boundaries of aesthetics. Our luxurious Persian rugs are finely weaved and durable construction had us curious about what they are truly capable of, as our modern rugs grace the walls and floors of your home. Taking a quick census of the home design climate, Persian rugs are trending as the center piece of a kitchen. Find out more about the latest trend alert: accentuating the warmest room in the home with Persian rugs.
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