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Carpets of middle eastern origin were used as decorative features in Western European paintings. These date from the 14th century onward. Depictions of oriental carpets in Renaissance painting survived more than the actual carpets themselves. These carpets were often in the background for saints and religious scenes. They were considered rare and precious, woven for grand estates and large churches (present day mosques).Holbien carpets are a type named after Hans Holbien the Younger(1497-1543), a European Renaissance portrait painter. Holbien carpets are Anatolian carpets from the mid 15th century. These are geometric in pattern with octagonal motifs including crosses and diamonds....

Celebrating Neil, our in-house rug therapist! Neil has worked with Paige & PAO since her high school years.She is a full time occupational therapist and part time team PAO.Friends and family loved celebrating Neil’s engagement to Logan last Friday night at the Albright home.The hosts made sure to incorporate Neil’s favorite color, HOT PINK!#whyknot?#rugnerdsTips:-Textiles going table top-Use your collections in unexpected ways;take what you have and make it work!-Mix your china and silver patterns- More is more! Camel garden stool used as a centerpiece, a unique idea from our friend, Mark Thompson of Shoppe A full spread from our MBV...

Art & Rug PairingsRugs are the perfect balance for your art collection. Play up pattern & color by complimenting your walls with your floor. #whyknot? AK Hardeman@akhardeman.art Catie Radney@catieradneyart Amy Stone@amyhstone Willian Rankin McLure IV@william_mclure Vicki Denaburg@vickidenaburgart Studio By The Tracks: Linda@studiobythetracks Gina Hurry@ginahurry Kirstin Hoff@chick4acause Sally Waldrup Boyd@sallyboydart

Double, double toil and trouble;Fire burn and caldron bubble.Happy Halloween from team PAO!#whyknot Quoth the Raven, “Bland floor, Nevermore.” Butch Anthony, Museum of Wonder Birmingham artist, Sarah Woodall @sarahawoodall

Flatweave A flatweave rug is created without knots. These rugs are woven on loom similar to a tapestry technique. They are thin without any pile, sturdy, often reversible and less expensive than traditional pile rugs. Flatweaves mix beautifully with all different types of rugs and offer a fresh alternative to antique orientals. At PAO all of our flat weaves are hand woven and made with natural fibers. We offer standard sizes in stock and custom made to order.#whyknot