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Although the terms carpet and rug are often used interchangeably the two are very different products. As the world leading museum of art and design we wanted to use the v a s extensive archives to create a collection that links to the current trends in interiors particularly the art deco theme. Voysey walter crane and harry napper of the silver studio. While carpets usually extend across the entire floor from wall to wall and are secured in place rugs only cover a specific area of the floor are used under a table or to define a conversation area in a living room.

A bath rug is more of a stylish statement so a 22 by 60 inch placement is perfect for in front of a double vanity while a 27 by 45 inch bath rug can work as a centerpiece in your master bath. The shaykh was a sufi leader ancestor of shah ismail. All proceeds go towards funding the victoria albert museum. The ardabil carpet is the world s oldest dated carpet and one of the largest most beautiful and historically important.

2011 2015 v rugs home. Shop online for v a books quilting fabric fashion designer jewellery posters and prints framed prints homeware crafting materials exhibition ranges and exclusive gifts inspired by the v a collections. The v a is well known for its world class collection of decorative arts and works in virtually every medium by the leading lights of the arts and crafts movement. Our collaboration with the v a meant that we could source and explore designs by c f a.

It was made in the town of ardabil in north west iran the burial place of shaykh safi al din ardabili who died in 1334. Drawing inspiration from a 1930s textile in the v a archives the moderne rug demonstrates the popularity of bold geometric forms from the art deco movement. I nspired by a fragile yet beautiful piece of chinese wallpaper from the 1860s this rug features a majestic phoenix surrounded by blooming peonies. Specific animals suggest hidden meanings in chinese decorative art and the mythical bird depicted in this rug is an emblem of prosperity.

The v a shop online promotes ranges from the victoria and albert museum shop. Pauwer cotton area rug set 2 piece 4 2 x2 3 x2 hand woven cotton rugs with tassel washable cotton throw rug runner for kitchen living room bedroom by pauwer 26 99 26.