Jewels of the Early Earth: Minerals and Fossils of the Precambrian

A luxurious adaptation of the Navajo rugs in Mr. Lauren's personal collection, this Ralph Lauren rug combines two ancient knotting techniques--the Soumak flat loop weave and Peshawar pile weave--in one design for rare and varied sheen. Vegetable dyes were used to enhance the naturally rustic appearance of the fibers.

With a crisp, curved bowl and stem cut like fine jewels, the Orient Goblet is akin to a modernistic sculpture in crystal.