Month: November 2019

Interesting results at Rago Auctions Masterworks of American Craft sale, November 22, 2019 I will do my best to publish every Monday. On November 22, 2019 Rago Auctions held a small 43-item sale of exceptional items entitled Masterworks of American Craft. Following are a few results. Peter Voulkos sculpture Snake River, Rago lot #26 I’ll … Read moreInteresting results at Rago Auctions Masterworks of American Craft sale, November 22, 2019

A Crash Course on the History of Rugs An Overview of the History of Rugs This blog is based on a post by Wilbur Pierce called “Antique Carpet DNA“, originally published on July 15, 2011. To learn more, visit our Guide To ‬The History Of Oriental Rugs Take a moment and imagine that it is … Read moreA Crash Course on the History of Rugs

Be Intentional: Moving Forward While Embracing the Past On the first day of the Scorpion calendar, I celebrated my birthday.  It wasn’t a significant birthday. In fact, it was the type of birthday you don’t typically have a party for. The year didn’t end in a 5 or a Zero. But with the turn of … Read moreBe Intentional: Moving Forward While Embracing the Past

Armenian Carpet Making History The History of Armenian Carpet Making The beauty of Greek and Armenian carpets was so notable that even explorer Marco Polo referred to them in his writing. His travels through Armenia in the 13th century led to an account of the talents of the Greeks and Armenians who he described as … Read moreArmenian Carpet Making History

The results of the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show, November 8-10, 2019 I will do my best to publish every Monday. Following is a contemporaneous account of the show. Our booth just before the opening of the preview party on Thursday night Thursday, 9:30 PM. Thank goodness the preview party is over. They’re so awful. … Read moreThe results of the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show, November 8-10, 2019

Artist Debbie Lawson Persian Oriental Carpet Sculptures Artist Debbie Lawson: Disrupting Ordinary Perception With 3 Dimensional Persian Oriental Carpet Sculptures The world of artist Debbie Lawson is one of color and an exploration of the imagination. Her exhibition work takes the viewer on a journey through the cultural traditions surrounding objects in our everyday lives. … Read moreArtist Debbie Lawson Persian Oriental Carpet Sculptures

We’re bringing some great items to the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show this weekend, November 8-10, 2019 I will do my best to publish every Monday. The Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show, at the Winnetka Community Center, opens this weekend, November 8th at 10 AM and continues until Sunday at 4 PM. We’ve been buying … Read moreWe’re bringing some great items to the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show this weekend, November 8-10, 2019

Living Room Rugs Shopping For Living Room Rugs Living Room Rugs – In the living room, the right area rug can make the space inviting. But when decorating with rugs for the living room, some questions should be considered before picking that perfect rug for the room. Choosing Living Room Rugs Based On Use Lifestyle … Read moreLiving Room Rugs

Layering Rugs On Top Of Other Rugs A look at layering rugs with Nazmiyal Layering is a well-known interior design technique. Place decor, accessories, and colors on top of each other and watch your room grow in depth and personality. Layering rugs is the next big thing in interior design. Placing two or more rugs on top of … Read moreLayering Rugs On Top Of Other Rugs