Why Buy Handmade Rugs?
In today’s increasingly eco-conscious consumer landscape, the significance of our home decor choices on the environment has become more pronounced. Handmade rugs, painstakingly crafted from natural materials using time-honoured techniques, offer a stark contrast to their mass-produced counterparts, which often rely on synthetic materials and environmentally damaging production methods. But what makes handmade rugs a […]
Persian Rug Market: The Rug Market in Iran
Iran’s centuries-old “Persian rug” brand still commands the global imagination, but exports and trade flows have shifted dramatically in the last decade. Sanctions, payment/shipping difficulties and falling tourism have reduced Iranian exports to a fraction of their earlier scale; at the same time, global demand for authentic, high-quality Persian pieces remains strong and auction prices […]
What Is a Kilim
Kilim is a Turkish word that basically means a pileless rug or a flatweave. Kilims are made from interlocking warp and weft threads rather than knotting. Warp: They run North to South. The parallel threads make up the entire length of the rug and provide the base for the knots to be tied. Weft: They run East […]
Symbols & Motifs in Persian Carpets
Motifs and patterns or symbols in handmade Persian rugs have complex histories, spanning centuries and straddling continents. Long before language development, Homo sapiens told their stories using symbols and pictures. Likewise, the motifs and symbols in handmade rugs have a story to tell. Here are some common motifs and what they symbolise: Different Kinds of […]
How To Remove Stains From a Persian Carpet
Not all rug stains can be removed by just washing. Sometimes, stains like wine or coffee need special treatment. This is specialist work that takes a lot of patience, as usually, stains have to be removed layer by layer, so the wool is not damaged. A specialist will know what intensity of solution to use […]
Why Are Persian Rugs So Expensive?
Many people ask this question. But a better question is: Why are Persian rugs worth so much? A Persian rug is not just a floor covering; it is art, history, culture, and craftsmanship in one piece. In fact, a 17th-century Persian carpet sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $33.8 million (£26.2 million). This shows […]
A guide to buying antique Oriental rugs and care
A Persian rug is never out of style, be it adorning the palatial homes of Henry VIII or draped on one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the world, Freud’s couch. A Persian rug or runner readily blends into contemporary spaces, bringing character to modern city living, while a grand, large Persian rug sits easily in a room […]
5 celebrity admirers of oriental rugs
While handmade oriental rugs are by no means items that one requires celebrity validation in order to proudly own, it is nonetheless intriguing to know more about the many famous owners of Persian and oriental rugs, including their purchasing and ownership experiences.Some of the carpet-related stories of the below-celebrated figures make for very interesting reading indeed. The […]
What are the most expensive oriental carpets ever sold?
While you are browsing the many highly affordable Persian rugs in our clearance range, it may interest you to learn more about some of the oriental carpets that have previously changed hands for much more generous sums. Persian rugs have consistently been purchased for staggering amounts For the first example of an oriental rug that sold for […]
Interesting Ways to Use Your Oriental Style Rug
How to style an oriental rug? Treat it as artwork and an anchor: choose scale first, then place furniture relative to the rug, pull colours for cushions/art from the rug palette, and use layering or angling for interest. Below are five specific, high-impact ways to use an oriental-style rug in your home. Use Quick steps […]