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Old Made N E W Small batch Revival collection takes wool from antique carpets, re-spun, dyed & hand woven for a modern take on tradition while maintaining perfect patina. Patterns are based on 18th century Persian designs made fresh with a non-traditional color palate. See our curated collection exclusively at PAO. Design: Hundley Hilton & Photography: Hector Sanchez

Persian Gardens as Paradise The Persian Garden, which represents Paradise “Pari-daizi”, is a four part, cross shaped design called “Chahar Bagh.” These gardens are used for meditation, reflection and contemplation. The central water feature represents the Fountain of Life with channels and basins creating the four quadrants. These gardens create divine order, are well unified and create a sacred space for protection of the “good gardener.” The gardens symbolize Eden with the four natural elements of sky, earth, water and plants. Also known as fire, water, earth and wind. These gardens were later introduced to India known as the Mughal...

Lavender evoking the calmness of spring  

Ides of March & Donegal Carpets The first Irish carpet weaving workshop was established in Donegal County under the direction of Scottish textiles manufacturer Alexander Morton and Company in 1898. The history of these rugs was influenced by English textile designer, William Morris who applied Art Nouveau as well as Arts and Crafts design aesthetics. Implementing traditional Celtic designs from history and folklore.   During this time entrepreneur & furniture designer, Gustav Stickley, owned and collected many of these Donegal carpets. In 1906 Stickley curated an exhibit Grafton Gallery, London. This exhibit marked the beginning of the official launch of...

G R E E N Nature, Growth & Positivity Ellie Christopher Interiors Anna Applegate Interiors Design by Jared Hughes