Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route: Culture, Process, and Selection

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The Silk Route was an ancient caravan route that began at the Golden Horn in present-day Istanbul and extended through the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia to China and its seaports. It was through this caravan route, perhaps as long ago as the fourth century a.d. that goods of European manufacturers were introduced to remote villages and settlements. Here they were traded for indigenous exotic items such as silk, spices, and the subject of this luxurio… More >>

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Chambord Traditional Gold Rug, 5 ft 6 in x 8 ft 6 in

  • Chambord Traditional Gold Rug. Part of the Chambord Collection.
  • Hand-knotted, 100% wool. No backing.
  • The Chambord collection was inspired by the architecture and empires of both Europe and the Middle East. This traditional design has a mainly gold background with light green, black, and tan accents and border, the muted color palate lends to any room configuration.
  • Care Instructions: Spot clean, professional cleaning recommended. Imported.
  • Choose from the following sizes, while supplies last. 2′6″ x 8′.

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Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places

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Defined as “the practice of architecture, planning and interior design in which psychology is the principal design tool”, the purpose of Design Psychology is to create environments that reflect the individual or group as well as encourage positive change. Some Place Like Home introduces the new field of Design Psychology, using in-depth interviews with design superstars Michael Graves, Andres Duany and Charles Jencks to examine how places from the past contai… More >>

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