What are the best ways to clean oriental rugs and carpets?
Here at Sharafi & Co, we are proud to say that we don’t merely stock oriental and Persian rugs for purchase, but also offer an acclaimed antique oriental rug cleaning service that caters to the very specific professional rug cleaning requirements. But what else is it useful to know about how you can keep such a handmade […]
Why choose Sharafi & Co when you require Persian carpets in London?
There are few items of household decor that have gained quite the cultural currency that the Persian carpet or rug has. Its history can be traced back an incredible 2,500 years, and it’s fair to say that across the generations, Iranians have more than demonstrated their ingenuity and skill as carpet weavers. To this day, […]
Most Popular Antique Rugs in History
Antique carpets and rugs have caught the eyes of collectors from all over the world. They are known to be representative of the history of the region where they were made and reflect the art as well as the political, economic or social situations of the community. The designs tell the story of ancient civilizations and […]
Our antique rugs work even in contemporary settings
Even if, like many people, you are a great admirer of the kind of antique rugs that we can offer here at Sharafi & Co, you might not have imagined they would work well in a more contemporary-looking living space. Well, the truth is that such traditional and modern elements can be made to work […]
Tea Washed Oriental Rugs
Find out here if you’ve bought a tea washed Oriental rug. Antique Oriental rugs continues to be popular as rooms accents. Vintage rugs have a way to make any room look elegant, classy and attractive. Both Oriental and Persian rugs are deemed to have more value if they are older. For over a century, rug […]
Rug Knowlege. What is a Rug
How is a handmade carpet made and what are the different elements. Rug knowledge helps the appreciation of these floor coverings. Parts of a Carpet Warp – The warp are strands of wool, cotton or silk fibres. They are attached to the loom from top to bottom, or in a vertical manner. It is used […]
What to do if your rug is damaged
Do you know what to do if your rug is damaged? Oriental rugs are beautiful masterpieces and they make awesome coverings to your floor. However, in as much as you want your rugs to stay vibrant and undamaged forever, they are not made this way. The very nature of rugs exposes them to many factors […]
Dye Bleeding in Rugs
Dye bleeding is one of the most common, and perhaps one of the biggest, problems for rug owners and cleaners. What is dye bleeding? Dye bleeding happens when a rug’s dye runs or bleeds from when it becomes in contact to liquid, and the fibre releases some of the dye. Fibres that are uncolored or […]
Common Rug Problems (And How To Solve Them)
We’ve all faced one of these common rug problems. Perhaps you were absent-mindedly putting your wine glass on the table when you spilled some on your precious Persian rug. Or your toddler and your dogs appeared out of nowhere and were chasing each other with their muddy feet and paws running across your vintage carpet. […]
Indicators of Rug Quality: How Some Persian Rugs Are Better Than Others
What are indicators of rug quality? While Persian rugs are known to be the oldest and some of the best rugs in the world, it is also true that there are some Persian rugs that are better than others. J If you are a first time rug buyer, being knowledgeable will help you in choosing […]
