Handmade Kilims
February 3, 2025
Few design elements are as grand in sensibility and presence in European textile art quite like the medallion. More than a decorative addition, the medallion is […]
January 27, 2025
The future of luxury is not about ostentation; it’s about the consciousness behind our choices. The Natural Fiber Abaca, derived from the Musa textilis plant native […]
January 22, 2025
Chinese Rug Tradition Chinese rug weaving traditions stretch back into antiquity, with earliest textual references appearing in classical Chinese annals. While scholarly debate continues regarding whether […]
January 20, 2025
Cotton rugs emerge from a myriad of cultural traditions, particularly notable in the Indian subcontinent’s dhurrie tradition and American colonial craft practices. Unlike their Persian or […]
January 15, 2025
As a new year begins and Rug & Kilim looks back at the many works that shaped our portfolio in 2024, we highlight 12 projects […]
January 6, 2025
In Persian carpet weaving, one name commanded universal respect: Hadji Jalili. Operating from Tabriz, a historically significant city—long celebrated as Persia’s gateway to European commerce—Jalili transformed […]
December 27, 2024
The Tree of Life motif in Oriental carpets stands as one of humanity’s most eloquent expressions of the sacred. These masterworks, emerging from the sophisticated weaving […]
December 6, 2024
Layering rugs is not a new concept; it has been a part of various traditional design styles for centuries. Nomadic cultures, in particular, have used layered […]
December 4, 2024
The discourse surrounding Scandinavian rug design often centers on the region’s predilection for pristine whites and ethereal pastels. However, the revolutionary “Coffee Collection” by Stockholm’s MMF […]
