Comfy chaises on vintage carpets are perfect companions for cozy corners in any house. There’s something special about colors in vintage carpets. I love lounging on a chaise and looking out on all the colors. A chaise long is “just-for-one” seating that practically commands you to cater in a few moments of self-indulgent relaxation. In the conservatory of this home, a wide … [Read more...]
Oriental Rug Color Changes
Consider how rug color changes when placing an Oriental rug in any room. Before placing a hand-knotted wool rug in your room it’s always a good idea to check for rug color changes. Those are due to the luster of the wool combined with the thickness of the pile and the direction in which the knots are tied. When light hits the rug it can have color-changing effects. The darker … [Read more...]
Art Deco Rug Artistry
These strongly colored carpet designs are examples of rug artistry as if they were painted with wool. Chinese Art Deco rugs are an example of extraordinary rug artistry and have a special place in our hearts at Atticmag. For many years Jane F. had one in her living room and I’ve written previously about the unusual color combinations and pairing of symbolic cultural motifs … [Read more...]
Washed and Painted Rugs
Painted Oriental rugs can be seen at a glance -- different colors back and front. Painted Oriental rugs date from the early 20th century. 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 somehow made … [Read more...]