A carpet to spruce up your living space: tips on picking the right one

There's a plethora of choices, with prices starting from a few thousands, going up to a lakh and more; be choosy and discering when you buy, as it is something you'll own for a very long time

If you read the Arabian Nights as a child, you would most likely recall several tales that had flying carpets. Part of Middle Eastern folklore and culture, carpets have become a standard living room feature in affluent Indian homes and today, rug makers go to a great lengths to customise them for anyone willing to pay the right price.

A Brazilian, who had relocated to Miami, wanted to recreate a ‘Copacabana promenade’ from his native place Rio De Janeiro on his home rug. The walkway in question was a creation of architect Roberto Burle Marx. The Latino wanted 'relatable' designs