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Home trends often follow fashion trends, but its even more interesting when fashion incorporates rugs & textiles.Why knot wear your favorite rug?  Vogue August 1965 Image via Pinterest Zuhair Murad Mink lined Ikat coat from Oscar De La Renta's personal collection Huipil from Mexico circa 1800 Traditional Tibetan festival attire Yves Saint Laurent Supermodel Pat Cleveland wearing Zandra Rhodes in Angelo Donghia's tented room featured in Vogue 1971 Gucci runway show Odilon Merino Morales Kaftan Mary Kantrantzou Goeblin Tapestry dress on the runway Chloe Persian Bahktiari inspired coat Ulla Johnson Spring 2020 collection Persian rug pattern translated into fashion Assorted Moroccan slippers, shoes & bagsAvailable at PAO Tory Burch...

ROYGBIVGood Vibes Only at PAODig deeper with us into the meaningof color in oriental rugs. From red to violet,each color has its' own meaning andpersonality in the rug world.All things derive from nature: land, sky and ocean. Red: Passion and vitality. It also represents blood and fire.Made from Madder Rootin Asia, red symbolizes luck Orange: Unconventional and adventurous. Orange is often associated with Buddhists for their known humility, devotion and piety. Yellow and red mixed create varying shades of orange. Yellow: HAPPINESS & Energy!Yellow represents radiance and light from the sun and also the joy of living.The color yellow is made from saffron and chamomile. ...

ModernversusTraditional Are you a modern or traditional person?Modern is a new perspective on tradition. Tradition is not committed to trends or fashion. The modern mix keeps spaces fresh and relevant.More often than not we are pairing modern Tibetans with traditional Persian and Turkish rugs in an overall scheme.It is about unity of color and pattern. They blend beautifully together and add a new layerto your already collected space. Inspiration overload below!  Mixing a modern Tibetan with collected antique furniture, gives the dining room a whole new feel. (Hi Buddy!) Traditional patterns are stylized in modern Tibetan rugs.  Juxtaposition of modern and traditional at the Birmingham Museum of Art....

Spring's fresh new finds create an instant update to any space.Big or small, adding texture, color and patterncan create a total transformation.Let us help you add a new layer to your collection.Small finds available NOW on shopify:https://paige-albright-orientals.myshopify.com

A rug connoisseur's reading guideto understanding the world ofrugs, textiles and design.This week, cuddle up with a good "rug" read and lose yourself in the world of rugs and design.From Africa, to Afghanistan, to Morocco, to Turkey and far beyond. Captivate yourself in their region of designing, weaving, and individuals using thesecreations in personal spaces.Some of our favorite booksInspiring, educational and make great coffee table booksA Romance of East and West  Mona HajjThe New Bohemians: Cool and Collected HomesJustina BlakeneyNear and FarLisa FineThe Encyclopedia of Antique CarpetsAbraham Levi MohebanOriental Carpet Design:A guide to traditional motifs, patterns and symbolsOriental Carpets, A Complete Guide Murray L. Eiland Jr. & Murray Eiland...