The Journal

Notes from the Atelier

On the craft, the family, and the care of a hand-knotted rug — written for people who want to know what they are standing on.

August 1, 2026

Transitional Rugs: A Guide to Styling Them

What a transitional rug really is — the bridge between a classic traditional motif and modern restraint — and how to style hand-knotted wool transitional rugs in modern,...

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August 1, 2026

Lilian Rugs: The Floral Village Weave of Persia

Lilian rugs from the Hamadan region: dense floral fields, deep madder reds, single-weft village construction, and how to recognise one.

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August 1, 2026

Lesser-Known Persian Weaves: A Field Guide

Beyond Tabriz and Kashan: the smaller Persian weaving towns and tribal groups, grouped by region, with what distinguishes each one.

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August 1, 2026

Bakshaish Rugs: The Bold Geometry of North-West Persia

Bakshaish rugs explained — large-scale abstract geometry, camel and terracotta tones, and how they differ from the Heriz weaves woven nearby.

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July 21, 2026

Textured Rugs — High-Low, Pile & Tactile Hand-Knotted Rugs

Rug Encyclopedia · Styles A textured rug uses relief and surface interest — high-low pile, carved outlines, mixed yarns, or the natural irregularity of hand-spun wool — so...

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July 21, 2026

Transitional Rugs — The Bridge Between Classic & Modern

Rug Encyclopedia · Styles A transitional rug bridges traditional and modern. It keeps the soul of a classic Persian or Oushak design — the medallions, the vines, the...

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July 21, 2026

Modern Rugs — What Makes a Rug Modern & How to Choose

Rug Encyclopedia · Styles A modern rug is defined by clean, uncluttered design — abstract or minimal patterns, muted or tonal palettes, and an emphasis on texture over...

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