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East meets West: Designer Rugs inspired by Asian art and Design

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East meets West: Designer Rugs inspired by Asian art and Design

China: Through the Looking Glass,” a visual wonderment of an  exhibition curated and organized by Andrew Bolton, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with production design by Nathan Crowley. The show showcases stunning works of Chinese art and rare antiquities with works by Western designers, inspired by the Chinese fashion and design entangled with an imaginative flair. The Met Gala 2015 runway was lacquered with such looks, from Sarah Jessica Parker to Jennifer Lopez, the stars were inspired by this East - West mashup!

Our montage, shown above, is an ode to the fabulous looks from the MET's current exhibit. The Mafi International designer rug collection, Dynasty, by Barclay Butera, was inspired by his many trips to the culture rich lands of the far East. Barclay Butera is thrilled to introduce this remarkable collection of fine carpets that are designed to add a bit of magic to any room setting from formal to casual. The pumps by DSQUARED2 and the purse by Valentino are inspired by Asian art. The lovely haute couture gowns were photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, May 2015.

East meets West: Designer Rugs inspired by Asian art and Design

The Dynasty Collection includes an array of rugs with all the color and flavor of a fine Asian art collection. Each design is artfully crafted with rich heritage and significant symbolism of the great dynasties for which they represent. This look is timeless and crosses all styles of home and fashion designs. Check out the designer pumps. Who wouldn't want to rock a pair of Christian Louboutin Highness Tattoo Dragon heels? The broach is a vintage enameled dragon treasure from 1stdibs. From minimalism to traditional, Mafi International rugs, based on traditional Asian designs, always works and delivers an aire of luxury and sophistication.

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