Loom
A simple frame on which a carpet is worked. There are two basic types: horizontal looms, used by nomadic weavers, are temporary structures that can be simply rolled up for transportation, with an u...
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New York Textile Month at abc's Manhattan Flagship
In collaboration with the Parsons MFA Textiles Program, abc will be hosting a month-long exhibition curated by Preethi Gopinath (Director, MFA Textiles) and Gabi Asfour, featuring textile art by ei...
Meet the Maker: Ethan Abramson
With a keen eye for aesthetics and functional furniture, Ethan Abramson is the New York-based furniture maker behind the newest magic in abc's indoor-outdoor collection.
The Magic of Kashmir Craft Revival
Driven by creative passion and a longstanding pride in the craft, Me & K creates beauty for generations to come with the very finest cashmere.
The Magic of Handmade Rugs
Buying an antique rug can be intimidating. With a vast variety of origins, construction methods, weave types, materials, and processes, it's important to have a base level of knowledge about handma...
Rugs
RSSKuba (or Quba)
Rugs that originated in present-day Azerbaijan in the Caucasus, with a diverse and saturated color palette. Kuba rugs combine cryptic Caucasian symbols with exceptionally decorative motifs. Antique...
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A European style inspired by dark, heavy shades found in nature, Art Nouveau features colors like green, yellow, and brown. Curved, flowing lines that compose a series of symmetrical forms and patt...
Read moreIsfahan (or Esfahan)
Rugs produced during Safavid times in the 17th century, when Isfahan was the capital of Persia. Their designs consist of delicate patterns of arabesque tendrils and cloud bands in rich magenta, blu...
Read moreChemical Washing
Also called antique washing or antiquing, it is a chemical process that simulates the natural aging process, fading colors and adding luster to the pile. The process may cause damage to the rug.
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