Karastan Rug Mills introduction of machine-made Orientals Nestled among my stack of rug books is a booklet from the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair. It was a promotional piece for Karastan Rug Mills to publicize their entry The “Wonder Rug of America,” a machine-made Oriental reproduction. I came upon it the other day and as I [...]
Archive | November, 2008
Oriental Rug Dictionary
Learning the language of carpets lets a buyer talk about rugs like like a pro! A brief and basic rug dictionary can be helpful while shopping or asking questions. Abrash – Refers to changes in color due to different dye batches. Seen as a horizontal band across the rug, often mistaken for fading. Common in [...]
Eco-Friendly Rugs
Green. It’s a new word for an old way of living Re-purposing cast off items into different products isn’t a new idea but the motivation may be. The drive to reduce landfills and find renewable sources has resulted in an array of merchandise made from discarded materials. Industry waste is now a commodity. Rugs, for [...]
Washed and Painted Rugs
Painted rugs have different colors back and front The practice of altering colors in Oriental rugs by using chemicals began during the economic boom of the 1920s. This was a time when newly rich Americans began buying rugs in earnest from Persia and Turkey. The altered colors made them more desirable to the U.S. market. [...]
Majolica Punch Bowls
Which factors most influence the price of collectibles? Online auction catalogs draw me as a chance to discover something new. Early in October, I came upon a highly decorative and amusing antique English figurative punch bowl, created by majolica master George Jones. The bowl was rendered in orange, with a recumbent figure of Punch — [...]
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Informal Picture Wall
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Eclectic Gender-Neutral Nursery
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Sophisticated Safari Nursery
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Serious Cook’s Kitchen
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My Daughter’s Dining Room Redo
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Modern Designer Rugs
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Bathroom Murals
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Modern Mountain Kitchen
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Bookcase Pinboard and Laptop Niches
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Powder Rooms Papered
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Laura Trevey: These are gorgeous - simple designs - and so chic!...
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Julie M. ~ The Little Red Shop: Lovely! : ) Julie M....
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Allison: Liz, I'm so glad you like them. I'm sure Brandy w...
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laxsupermom: That Bisazza mural is outstanding! Such a gorgeou...
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Jane F @ Atticmag: Not half clever enough as it took me so long to th...
