The apartment of Princess Yasmin Aga Khan

A very elegant flat in the heart of Manhattan. It is the apartment of Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of actress Rita Hayworth and the late Prince Ali Khan. In this apartment, collections of Ballet Russe costume sketches, Oriental rugs, family photographs and heirlooms, arranged casually and with a great deal of flair, create the unmistakable signature of Princess Yasmin Khan. The influence of old-world tradition is evident throughout. “I have a genuine appreciation for art and antiques and I enjoy collecting things with a past or family history. They become part of me and create the only atmosphere in which I feel truly at home,” she says.

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In the living room, careful placement enhances favorite objects, including an English chair and a Japanese lacquered chest on stand, both 17th century. The lounge chairs are covered in embossed velvet, and the ottoman in cotton. The piano is a Steinway. Through the doorway, an entrance hall wall covered in grasscloth on silver paper sets off a Persian mirror.

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In the dining room, fabric wallcovering complements one of two Kirman tapestries given to the princess by her father. A mounted Chinese vase adorns the table. I really like the colours of this dining room!

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Artworks in the living room range from a T’ang ceramic horse to watercolors by Pavel Tchelitchew, part of a collection of Ballet Russe costume designs. The 18th century lacca contrafatta commode was made in Venice.

Interior Designer: Samuel Botero
Source: Architectural Digest