Behind the windows of the Alberto Levi Gallery hide three interiors. The most secret one: the warehouse. It opened its doors in 1949 by Solomon Levi, Alberto’s father. The world tour unites father and son in the search for knots and weaves between America, Persia, India, China, Tibet and Turkey. As a forerunner of minimalist […]

The Kitchen is today the beating heart of your house, but not long ago, kitchens existed for only one reason – to prepare food; the kitchen was a utilitarian space.When most affluent upper-class households had servants, most kitchens were designed and built as separate rooms. The kitchen was a service area designed to be separate […]

From traditional to transitional, this look celebrates faded, worn and softened textiles over time. Stunning muted colour schemes and subtle patterning run throughout, creating the impression of a well-loved piece passed down through the years. The beauty of a distressed rug is its uniqueness. No two rugs are the same, and no two are the […]

Clara Bona – Individual, Playful, Different Mix & Match is a style that breaks all taboos and is reminiscent of eclecticism – a design principle in which different objects, styles, materials or elements are freely combined to form something new. Despite artistic freedom and a lack of rules, this home design trend has a common […]

Burning Questions for Jan Kath Anna Levi: Tell us more about your around-the-world journey to becoming a carpet designer. Jan Kath: I grew up on the carpet. My grandfather and my father were carpet dealers. They travelled to markets worldwide to bring the most beautiful rugs to Germany. I am familiar with the old craft […]

Things we would like to ask Clara Bona Alberto Levi: Un architetto deve avere molte qualità, a volte anche la parte di un terapeuta. Come imposti il ​​rapporto con i tuoi clienti? Clara Bona: L’architetto che si occupa di case deve per forza essere un pò psicologo, perchè per progettare una casa devi conoscere abitudini, […]

Barbara Frua is mesmerising the design world once again. Barbara Frua, the esteemed interior designer, has mesmerised the design world again with her exquisite rug collection, “Par terre.” This collection manifests Barbara’s innate ability to blend artistry and functionality seamlessly. With a deep understanding of spatial dynamics and an eye for detail, she has crafted […]

Il Manifesto dell’Abitare è uno strumento utile alla progettazione degli spazi domestici del futuro. Strategy Innovation ha voluto costruire la sua casa ideale attraverso la forza delle parole, utilizzando, per così dire, un rendering testuale. Ciascuna stanza è descritta in modo tale da stimolare riflessioni e idee, al servizio di architetti, designer e urbanisti. Siamo lieti […]

Alberto Levi published ‘The Golden Triangle Syndrome’ in the latest issue of HALI magazine. Hali, the Turkish word for Carpet, is the most influential magazine dedicated to antique textile arts. HALI has been published continuously in London since 1978. HALI magazine has significantly contributed to collectors and the rug world for decades. As a premier […]

The Hali Colloquium – taking in the beauty of Italy’s textile art. HALI magazine has significantly contributed to collectors and the rug world for decades. As a premier publication focused on antique carpets and textiles, it has fostered a vibrant community of enthusiasts and experts. Through its in-depth articles, stunning visuals, and insightful analysis, HALI […]

The Antique Rug & Textile Show The San Francisco ARTS show is back with a vengeance! Like the good old days, the near-mythical Motel Capri, a true gem of American 50’s design dominating the corner of Greenwich and Buchanan streets in the Marina district, will host the opening on: Friday, December 3 at 2.30 pm. This […]

Jan Kath – Contemporary Rug Art When in the Fall of 2002 I became acquainted with Jan Kath, then a young and very promising contemporary rug artist, I hadn’t realised that soon my career would take a very significant turn. We had been introduced by Ben Evans, who at the time was a senior editor […]