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September S E L E C T I O N Our hand selected, well edited c o l l e c t i o n from our most recent buying trip. A one-of-a-kind antique rug is the most sought after accessory of the season. Antique Persian Bakhtiary 5.2x7.1 Antique Persian Malayer 3.11x6.4 Antique Persian Malayer 10.3x16.2 Antique Persian Malayer 9.1x11.10 Antique Persian Serab11.6x18.9 Antique Persian Malayer 5x8.3 Vintage Turkish Kars 3.2x4.3 Antique Persian Bakhshaiesh12.6x14.2 Antique Persian Mahal10.1x14.1 Antique NW Persian Runner 2.3x5.10 Antique Turkish Oushak 8.9x11.3 Antique Persian Malayer4.3x6 Antique Turkish Oushak 10.4x12.7 Turkish Ghiordes 3.8x5.5 Antique Turkish Oushak 3.3x5...

White after Labor Day? Why knot!All shades of white blend together for a serene monochromatic space. Rugs, textiles, accessories and art in the same hue give a layer of texture that unifies the tranquility of an all-white interior. Liz Woods Liz Woods Betsy Brown Liz Woods Artist Laura Deems Sean Anderson Melanie Pounds Liz Woods

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Postcards from the Past Step back in time to the magical, mystical historic Middle East. “Gone are the days of Persian rug merchants riding into town on camels, pausing below the fortress for a hot sulphur bath before cramming their dark shops with dusty rugs.”

Make Rugs Not War German Designer, Jan Kath, thematizes violence and the war-like conflicts of past decades through his newest exhibit, “Rug Bombs.” His inspiration stems from the wars in Iraq and Syria, along with the wars’ consequences and Syrian refugee crisis. Jan’s pieces are a pop-art take on traditional Afghan war rugs which have been around since the late 70’s. He uses traditional patterns such as Bidjar, Tabriz and Serapi to depict war-like scenes; a subject he has been working on since 2015. Each piece is transformed from a high resolution photo, the weavers turn each pixel into a...