- Beautiful interior photography
- Great resource for interior designers and those with an interest in interior decoration
In New York, Jason Nazmiyal has a rug collection like no other. For the past three decades, interior designers and collectors have flocked to his Manhattan gallery to source art for the floor, be it a treasured antique classical carpet, an elegant Art Deco rug, or a Scandinavian minimalist piece. This book delves into the history of the handmade carpet across the world, before looking at the many ways rugs can be used to bring together interiors in a variety of styles. From a Mid-Century Modern residence to a contemporary urban sanctuary and a classic Upper East Side apartment, there is a rug for every space. With stunning interior photography and full of practical advice for the professional decorator as well as the amateur enthusiast, this publication is a useful and beautiful addition to the library of anyone with an interest in interior decoration.
Preface 06
Introduction 08
Early Carpets 12
Iran 16
Turkey 40
The Caucasus 50
India 64
China 74
East Turkestan 82
Spain 89
England 94
Flanders 100
France 102
Scandinavia and Finland 108
Bezalel 112
The Eastern Carpet in the Western World 114
Part 2: Decoratingwith Rugs
Making Antiques Look Fresh 128
Color Codes 138
Pastel Pretty 146
The Power of Red 150
Art Deco 152
Mid-Century Modern 160
21st-Century Grand Tour 174
East Meets West 180
New American 188
Urban Chic 192
City Sanctuary 196
Contemporary Cool 202
Timeless Elegance 218
Embracing the Eclectic 222
A Matter of Size 226
Part 3: Owning an Antique Rug
Rug Appraisal 238
Nazmiyal Auctions 240
Virtual Interior Design 244
Cleaning and Repairs 246
Jason Nazmiyal has been buying and selling antique carpets for over 30 years, from early, classical pieces to Art Deco and Modernist rugs. His Manhattan gallery is where New York interior designers source art for the floor.
