Handmade Kilims

January 22, 2025

Walter Nichols and the Renaissance of Chinese Rugs

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 Material in Rugs: The Renaissance of Natural Fiber Floor Coverings

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

Rug & Kilim’s Featured Projects of 2024

  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

A Guide to 19th Century Antique Hadji Jalili Persian Rugs

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

A Guide to “Tree of Life” in Oriental and Persian Rugs

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

A Guide to Layering Rugs in Modern Interior Design 

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

Swedish MMF Atelier’s Brown Coffee Rug Collection of Scandinavian Rugs

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 […]
December 2, 2024

How to Style Neutral Swedish and Scandinavian Rugs in Modern Spaces ?

Our custom rug project with Coley Home in the picture above, features our Scandinavian rug with a play of forgiving neutral colors with a more arresting […]
November 29, 2024

Why is Wool Material Considered Ideal for Rugs, Kilims and Flatweaves ? 

Handmade wool rugs offer a timeless elegance and durability that make them a perfect choice for any home. Wool’s natural properties, such as its softness, resilience, […]
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