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Bakhtiari
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Stories from the Bakhtiari Archive
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
A Guide to Bessarabian Rugs: History, Design, and Modern Luxury
Within the world of collectible textiles and luxury interiors, few rug traditions possess the quiet sophistication and painterly elegance of Bessarabian rugs. Emerging from the historic region of Bessarabia—an area historically situated between present-day Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine—these rugs occupy a unique position at the crossroads of Eastern European folk tradition, Ottoman influence, Russian imperial culture, and French decorative aesthetics. Unlike the geometric tribal weavings commonly associated with Central Asia or the medallion-driven structures of Persian carpets, Bessarabian rugs developed a distinctly atmospheric and ornamental visual language. Their floral compositions, subdued tonal harmonies, and expansive decorative fields positioned them closer to European decorative arts than purely utilitarian floor coverings.
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A Comprehensive Collectors’ Guide to Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs
The legacy of Persian rugs stretches back millennia, with historical references dating to the 4th century B.C. Xenophon, the Greek historian, marveled at the "soft rugs on which the Persians sit," marking one of the earliest recorded appreciations of these masterpieces. Explore More >> Persian rugs, with their rich history have long been revered as the pinnacle of floor covering artistry. These exquisite textiles, steeped in centuries of tradition, continue to captivate collectors, designers, and connoisseurs worldwide, gracing the most prestigious spaces from opulent palaces to renowned museums. This ancient craft has evolved over centuries, with each era contributing to the styles and techniques that define Persian rugs today.
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Swedish Designer Ethel Halvarsson and her Traditional Persian Garden Motifs in Scandinavian Rugs
Halvarsson's textile art stands as a treasure in the world of artistic expression, with a timeless quality that seamlessly merges boldness and subtle, beautiful color transitions. Throughout her illustrious career, Ethel Halvarsson crafted over a thousand distinctive patterns, translating her creative vision into an array of mediums such as carpets, interior textiles, wearable art, and furniture fabrics. Her artistic legacy is a testament to the profound impact she left behind, marked by the sheer breadth and depth of her oeuvre. Ethel Halvarsson exhibited a remarkable versatility in her rug designs, exploring a spectrum of types including rya, half-rya, pile ("flossa"), and flat-weave ("rölakan"). What set her apart was not only the breadth of her creative exploration but also her innovative approach to weaving techniques. Interestingly, she seemed to offer flexibility, allowing for choices in the types of weaves used for specific designs, showcasing a commitment to both artistic expression and technical mastery.
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Our Favorite Handmade Rugs in the Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year: “Raspberry Blush”
Benjamin Moore announced their 2023 Color of the Year, and we for one at Rug & Kilim couldn't be more engaged. Nothing raises autumn spirits like a bright autumnal color, and "Raspberry Blush" looks up to the task. A glance inspires a rosy warmth and soft, soothing tones of sweater weather, but it's far more than just a fitting color for the now. It's a bold departure from "soft" tone trends, and furthermore a lesson that "radiant" can look relaxed. We hardly claim clairvoyance, but we're proud to see the trend toward red's return. It's the lifeblood of some of our favorite, rare classics, and such a fun, understated choice in contemporary. So, Rug & Kilim celebrates with 23 rugs in our collection that use the 2023 Color of the Year with zeal. Some use the accent, while others use an emphasis, and some enjoy an attitude beyond description. (Not for lack of trying, mind you.)
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A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present
Referring to the art style characterized by using shape and color withdrawn from traditional repetition or realism. Abstract rugs — sometimes referred to as art rugs — capture an expressive nature that reads as a very modern style, though many abstract rugs draw inspiration from works of the same art style in the mid-century. One of the more widely known mid-century lineages of this style is abstract expressionism, named for the literal "expressionists" of the 1950s. Some of the most notable names behind this style include Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Referring to a lineage of nomadic Persian rugs (sometimes referred to as “Avsar” in the alternate spelling). Afshar rugs hail from the eponymous tribe in the region of Northeastern Iran.
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An Abbreviated Guide To Antique and Vintage Rugs
Antique rugs have been in Josh’s resume since he began in the industry almost 40 years ago when he was already recognized for one of the largest oriental rug collections in the United States. Each piece in the internationally recognized volume was hand picked for rarity, and of course aesthetic and beauty, now complementing one of the widest varieties of Persian rug and Turkish rug collections with the utmost attention to individuality and care. Because of Josh’s position in the wholesale rug industry he’s been responsible for promoting a number of collections throughout history, from breathtaking signature Tabriz, Sultanabad, Kerman Lavar, Agra, and Oushak classics to the more unsung jewels of the luxury industry.
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