What Makes Antique Rugs Contemporary

When contemplating the state of fine art since the twentieth century, one does not typically analyze the impact and relevance antique (and modern) rugs.  Although painting and sculpture are the dominant media of the avant-garde, it is seldom acknowledged that rugs represent a marriage of the two; or a meeting place between object and image.  [...] read more

Decorative Antique Rugs and Carpets: From Floor Covering to the Wall

   Often when discussing art the topic lingers on paintings and perhaps the odd sculpture.  The focus remains on hanging art: objects seen but not used.  This western conceptualization of art overlooks the artistic qualities engrained in non-Western societies.  One sector in particular that does not receive its merited recognition is the rug and carpet industry.  [...] read more

 

Nazmiyal and Damoka Merge to Create the Largest Collection of Antique Rugs under One Roof

Nazmiyal is pleased to announce that it has merged with Damoka New York Carpets. Albert Karmeli and I have both decided that such a venture would be an ideal complement to our long-term business interests. Over the last twenty five years Nazmiyal has been actively buying and selling antique rugs according to the trends set by the leading proponents of interior design and décor and the antique rug collecting world.  At this point in time, however, we feel that a merger with Damoka would be a match made in heaven. Read more ....

Nazmiyal Collection Featured in Decorati Access Interior Design Magazine

Decorati interviewed antique rug dealers Jason Nazmiyal and Omri Schwartz to get the inside scoop about Decorati Partner Nazmiyal.

 

Please tell us a little bit about Nazmiyal.

 

My business arose from my personal passion for color and design. Among the various artistic media, rugs seem to me to focus most effectively on the convergence of color, texture and design in perfect balance and harmony. This is why I love antique rugs, and my business grew from this passion. My business also grew from a great deal of hard work - buying and selling, beginning first with new rugs and then working back into antique rugs. Over time I labored to acquire better and better pieces, constantly upgrading my collection with antique rugs that were higher in quality and rarer or more unusual. Read more ....