PAO Thoughts

War rugs have a long history dating from the Anglo-Afghan war of 1919 but primarily began appearing in the decade long Soviet occupation of Afghanistan starting in 1979. They were produced due to 50 years of conflict and military intervention in Afghanistan. These rugs, woven with centuries old techniques, feature modern symbols of war including; AK47 assault rifles & artillery tanks. War rugs are created from people who seldom have a voice. These rugs are a modern adaptation of a traditional art form created by women working from their rural homes or small urban workshops “tribal rugs”. The weavers are...

Otomi is the Mexican style embroidery called “Tenangos.”Otomi people live in the Sierra Madre Mountains and are said to be inspired from ancient cave drawings. There is also a strong historical Spanish and Aztec influence within this technique. Each Otomi piece is first drawn on muslin then hand embroidered and depict the flora and fauna of the Otomi region. Uniquely one-one-a-kind, these pieces can take up to 12 months to be completed depending on the size. #artofembroidery Living Art

Studio by the Tracks hosts their annual event, “Art from the Heart”, this Sunday July 24th! SBTT serves adults with autism spectrum disorders through artistic expression. Sales from this weekend’s event not only fund the studio but a portion also goes back to the artists themselves. This event is a favorite of team PAO, a wonderful way of giving back to the Birmingham community. We love incorporating SBTT art into our own personal collections. Below are some of our favorite studio pieces from their preview paired with some of PAO’s modern rug collection.#rugsandart #artfromtheheart “Magnolia Translation”- Ines Orihuela “Botanical Blueprint”...

Red, White & Blue: Classic American Style

Floor to Furniture Oriental rugs and Kilims create a comfortable, sturdy & unique way to upholster furniture. This look was made popular by British furniture maker George Smith, who upholstered with Kilim rugs. No two are exactly alike. These rugs have already stood the test of time, giving instant patina to any space. Repurpose your heirloom pieces from the floor to furniture. #whyknot #rugcoveredfurniture