V A Rugs

The v a museum and flair rugs share a common passion for craftsmanship and design.

V a rugs. Specific animals suggest hidden meanings in chinese decorative art and the mythical bird depicted in this rug is an emblem of prosperity. Our collaboration with the v a meant that we could source and explore designs by c f a. All proceeds go towards funding the victoria albert museum. Made in india by skilled craftsmen this beautiful rug is hand tufted in pure viscose which brings.

The shaykh was a sufi leader ancestor of shah ismail. 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. 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.

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. Your bath rug s size can also impact how long it takes to dry but the biggest factor influencing this is the material it s made of. I nspired by a fragile yet beautiful piece of chinese wallpaper from the 1860s this rug features a majestic phoenix surrounded by blooming peonies. 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.

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 ardabil carpet is the world s oldest dated carpet and one of the largest most beautiful and historically important. Voysey walter crane and harry napper of the silver studio. 2011 2015 v rugs home.

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. 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.