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Follow The StarStars are often seen as symbols of divine guidance, enlightenment or light in the darkness. Stars symbolize spirituality and good luck.The six pointed star "Solomons Seal" relates to the womb and also represents fertility. The star motif in Anatolian weaving generally means happiness.The Turks of Central Asia once believed the movement of stars affected peoples destinies and influenced the worlds daily matters. Seeing a star during a dream was considered a sign of happiness. A Moravian star originating from the Moravian church, is an illuminated Advent, Christmas, or Epiphany decoration popular in Germany and in places in Europe and America. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from...

Trad Rugs in Rad RoomsAntique carpets create a dialogue with post war art, contemporary interiors and minimalistic settings. Perspective has shifted. Antique carpets must adapt to be relevant with modern interiors, current and interesting. Not just for collectors but as organic works of art creating "visual comfort."#ruglife #rugnroll #whyknot?

Holiday Gift Guide PAO Picks and Santa specials (just ask the elves!)Shop globally, locallyUnique handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts  Turkish Oushak rug pillows Buddy says, "Don't forget your pets!" Acrylic framed fragments   Cozy Alpaca SocksSolids and Stripes  Independent Presbyterian's 71st Holiday House Tour goes virtual this year! (Featuring yours truly)Link to tickets HERE Ornaments handmade in Africa  One-of-a-kind Turkish Yastik 2x3 rugs Only $150 African fans make great wall decorCeramic handmade pomegranates from Istanbul  Handmade leather camels from Turkey Velvet Ikat bags in a variety of color, patterns and shapes Perfect to hold your Santa stash while shopping! 

Roll Tide or War Eagle ?Iron Bowl: The name given to the Alabama–Auburn football rivalry, which began in 1893. It is an American college football game traditionally played on Thanksgiving weekend between the Auburn University Tigers and University of Alabama Crimson Tide, The series is considered one of the most important football rivalries in American sports due to three factors:1. Alabama and Auburn are in the same state and the only major Universities in Alabama.2. The state of Alabama does not have any professional sports teams, focusing all attention on college athletics.3. Each program is extremely successful. The name "Iron Bowl" comes from Birmingham's historic steel industry. The game was played in Legion...

The Rug belt: stretches from Morocco across North Africa, the Middle East into Central Asia into northern India. It includes countries such as Northern China, Tibet, Turkey, Iran, The Caucus, India & Pakistan. Oriental rugs can be classified by their region of origin. Each one representing different strands of tradition. Rugs are mentioned in the Old Testament and in the book of Homer. They were known to the ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Greeks. The earliest known hand knotted carpet dates from 500 B.C. and was discovered in southern Siberia and is known as Pazyryk Rugs were made in Persia during the reign of Cyrus 530 B.C. whose tomb was said to be covered with precious carpets. By the...