Category: Area Rugs

Lowcountry Dining Room, after

A LowCountry Dining Room Makeover

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Interior Design by Kerry Ann Dame  In a room that already has furniture, decorating completes the room scheme and adds warmth and sophistication. Adding window treatments, art and accessories makes all the difference between bland and beautiful. When I arrived, the dining room had a beautiful light dusty aqua paint color chosen by the homeowners, a nice French country cupboard, and a pewter chandelier. A beautiful table and chairs in a light driftwood stain were on order. Since the dining room adjoins a large, open great room, we decided that [...]

Kirman Ivory, Aqua, Coral Oushak Rug

In Stock Now! This rug has the pure and simple beauty associated with Persian Kirman designs.  The aquas, rust and cream colors are in perfect harmony on the border of this rug.  These handknotted area rugs set the standard for fine design. 

What Kind of Rug Is It?

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Most Americans refer to any wool area rug with geometric designs and flowers, as an “Oriental Rug” or “Persian Rug”.  At one time the ancient Persian Empire extended from North Africa to India, and included Turkey and Armenia. The world of rugs and carpets includes over 10,000 different types, identified by the patterns of the villages in which they were woven.  There are thousands of unique peoples and languages in this part of the world, with a history of weaving dating back at least 7,000 years.  Most of the rugs [...]