We’ve got some incredible news to share. Emily Henderson, the design guru you and we have loved for years, gave the entire stage to Sheba and Blue Parakeet Rugs for a fabulous crash course on all things antique rugs with Arlyn Hernandez. And we are just beaming with pride and excitement here!

The piece is the product of hours of learning and talking about antique and vintage rugs from threads to styles — in other words, Sheba’s absolute favorite activity in the world. Arlyn packaged everything together so beautifully for this thorough and beginner-friendly guide, appropriately titled “The *Ultimate* Guide To Persian Rugs (+ What Makes Them So Dang Good, Desirable & Valuable).”

“Before my talk with Sheba, I didn’t know a heriz from a sarouk,” says Arlyn, before taking a journey with Sheba through centuries of history, craftsmanship, and style to return with new and profound appreciation and love of antique rugs. She writes, “Sheba is a wealth of knowledge on the topic, and when I tell you that her heart bleeds for Persian rugs, I’m being serious. Never have I felt such love, such warmth, such light from a person I’ve interviewed trying to educate me on a subject. I left our hour-and-a-half-long conversation practically beaming and also thirsty to learn more.” Has anyone met Sheba and not come away awed by her expertise and passion?

illustration from Style by Emily Henderson; rugs from Blue Parakeet Rugs

Together, Sheba and Arlyn take a deep dive into Persian rugs with great explainers on styles, regions, time periods, colors, and common motifs. At Blue Parakeet Rugs, we’re as passionate about rugs as we are about learning every detail that makes them special, so you can imagine how rewarding it is to see such depth in print in such a renowned outlet!

And just as heartwarming to all of us rug lovers are the shoutouts to the exceptional standards Sheba sets and delivers on at Blue Parakeet Rugs. Arlyn says, “Please PLEASE peruse Sheba’s inventory because her prices are extraordinary and her selection is gorgeous.”

We’re so grateful for Emily’s support these many years and Arlyn’s beautiful spotlight on Blue Parakeet Rugs and Sheba for Style by Emily Henderson. If you’re as excited as we are about these treasures after learning all about them, please get in touch (we ship worldwide!) or schedule a Rug ‘n Roll if you’re in the LA area. We can’t wait for you to experience the elegance and artistry that make our rugs truly special!

Sheba Takes Style by Emily Henderson on a Whirlwind Tour of Antique & Vintage Rugs