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Stories from the Tehran Archive
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
Of Royal Culture and Inheritance: The Silk Heriz Triclinium Carpet of 1868, Perhaps the Finest Surviving Example in the World
Our founder and principal Jahanshah Josh Nazmiyal has been in the carpet industry long enough to have learned that the great pieces announce themselves before one has understood what one is looking at. The light catches the silk a particular way. Some quiet, almost biological recognition runs through the room, the way a wine of consequence stills the table before anyone has spoken its vintage. One has the sense of having interrupted a conversation already in progress. The carpet was here first; one is being received by it. The team welcomed this silk Heriz, the way Jahanshah had unrolled perhaps forty thousand carpets across the better part of his life, and we will tell you honestly that we sat down beside it for a long time before any of us said anything. There is a particular gold in the mian farsh; the great central field, that we all have seen perhaps rarely before in a quarter-century of looking. It is the gold of late-October sun on the dome of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, the gold the Safavid silk weavers of the seventeenth century pursued and very nearly lost, the gold that the Heriz workshops of the 1860s recovered for a brief generation of patrons before the world turned and they were forgotten. To kneel beside it is to be quiet in the presence of something that does not require your understanding to be what it is.
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Palatial Rugs as Centerpieces in Salons, Galleries & Embassy Homes
Erik Gensler, designer and owner of EZG Design x Rug & Kilim. Photography by Trevor Tondro. Rug & Kilim's Oversized Antiques >> Palatial rugs as oversized Persian and Mughal rugs, spanning over 1000 square feet of sumptuous weave, are not just luxurious floor coverings—they are monumental declarations of culture, history, and architectural harmony. Once the reserve of emperors and emissaries, these “woven canvases” continue to lend a rarefied gravitas to salons, galleries, and diplomatic residences, transforming rooms into living museums. From the vast gilded salons of Versailles to the marbled halls of Gulf palaces and European embassies, oversized luxury rugs serve as both aesthetic and diplomatic foundations—silent narrators of cultural legacy, sovereign artistry, and refined prestige. Today, designers and collectors are reawakening to their splendor, navigating how to balance opulence with restraint in modern, gallery-like spaces.
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A Guide to Oriental Antique Mughal Rugs: History and Significance of Court Carpets
Antique rugs and tapestries’ allure remains strong irrespective of the year or decade, especially among connoisseurs and antique art collectors who are willing to pay exorbitant amounts for exceptional Oriental rugs. Such auctions highlight the enduring appeal and value placed on rare and exquisite Oriental carpets in the collector's market. One such section of prized Oriental possessions are Mughal textiles. Carpets and canopies held special significance among nomadic groups like the Mongols and Turks of Central Asia, serving as portable courtly spaces. The Mughals, who had Mongol and Turkic roots, continued this tradition in India, using carpets and canopies to denote royal presence. Even after settling in permanent stone structures, the Mughals retained the use of special carpets to mark the window (known as jharokha in Persian) where the emperor could be seen and approached by the public below. This practice was adopted by other regional rulers across India to locate members of the royal household.
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Marianne Richter and Scandinavian Textile Designs: From Båstad to United Nations
Marianne Richter gained recognition for her daring use of vibrant and unconventional colors. Her designs radiated a sense of optimism, featuring intricately woven geometric elements with robust textures. She pioneered employing unique materials like jute, hemp, and paper cord, and demonstrated exceptional skill in working with high-quality yarns, as well as varying yarn weights within a single piece to achieve a more dynamic effect. Märta Måås-Fjetterström {MMF} https://www.mmf.se/story/artists/marianne-richter In 1937, Richter embarked on a summer position at Märta Måås-Fjetterström in Båstad, referred to as "the weavers' temple" in Sweden. Here, she focused on creating drawings and watercolor paintings, marking the inception of her illustrious career in the arts. Five years later, she was officially brought on as a designer, swiftly establishing herself as one of the workshop's most influential leaders. At a time when machine-made rugs were gaining prominence, Richter's exceptional hand-weaving skills set her apart. She honed various innovative weaving techniques, producing a range of Swedish flatweaves, pile rugs, tapestries, and the longer pile rugs known as "rya" in Swedish. Richter held this significant role until the 1970s, concurrently teaching at Konstfack, a distinguished arts and design university in Sweden. Alongside her tenure at Märta Måås-Fjetterström, she also lent her talent to designing patterns and fabrics for other notable fashion and textile houses in Sweden.
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The Most-Important Reason to Clean Your Rug: A Vital Tip in High-End Care by Rug & Kilim
Vintage National Geographic photos illustrate rug-washing in 1960s Tehran. Photomontage by Nina Gilden. A rug is an integral part of a home in so many ways — and some might yet surprise you. Rugs experience life with us, and they're part of our quality of life more than we know. One thing you might not know about them? All rugs become a vital filter for bacteria, dirt, pollen and dust with the passage of time, and they help to keep the room clean and promote a healthy atmosphere every day. Hand-knotted rugs and handwoven Kilims are no exception. This is just one of many reasons to get rugs cleaned professionally, and regularly, over time. Rug cleaning helps maintain your space's hygiene, and eliminates the germ build-up that regular vacuuming can’t handle alone. Today, some sources even recommend cleaning every six months to ensure both yours and your rug's long-term health.
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Rug & Kilim Presents: A Brief Video Tribute to Mahsa Amini and the Women of Iran
This video is Rug & Kilim's brief tribute to the late Mahsa Amini, and furthermore, to all the women of Iran and their fight for justice and liberty. Those who know Rug & Kilim Founder Josh Nazmiyal know he is a proud native son of Tehran. His thoughts are always with his home, but especially today as countless people rally for change to an oppressive government. So, too, as his found family do we take further notice every day as the brave women of Iran fight for liberty and justice. We hope this glimpse into the brave women like Amini in Iran, and all over the world, who carry this movement will inspire others as they inspire us. Furthermore, we encourage others to donate to organizations that support the cause today, including but not limited to:
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