Prevent Damage to Your Rug
Proper care can help the possibility of damage to your rug. How to prevent damage to your rug The shoe rule: wear house shoes or slippers. Not wearing your shoes inside the house means you are not bringing all the dirt and bugs from the street and leaving them on your carpet. Rotate the […]
Materials Used In Oriental Rugs
Superior- quality carpets depend on the materials used in Oriental rugs. Handmade rugs are shown to their best when only natural materials are used in their production. The materials used in weaving an oriental rug have a great influence on its look when woven and even more so after being used for a long time. It […]
Dyes Used In Oriental Rugs
The colors and dyes used in Oriental rugs is one of the features that attracts people. Good quality dyes enhance the design and breathe life into the design. The yarn has to be first washed. Then it has to be boiled with a mordant. To put simply the job of the mordant is to attach itself […]
All About Oriental Carpets’ Knot Density
If you’ve been looking at antique Oriental or Persian carpets, then you have probably heard of the term knot per square inch (or centimeter) or knot density – and perhaps wondering what it is. Knot density is one traditional way of determining the quality of handwoven rugs. It is the number of knots per square […]
Proper Care for Antique Oriental Carpets
Oriental carpets are not cheap, so it is important that you know proper antique rug care to preserve them. Your purchase is an investment and it is your responsibility to take care of of them if you want to help keep their value. After you buy your gorgeous oriental carpets, you will take them home and […]
The Role of Dyes in Antique Oriental Carpets
Some people believe that vegetable or natural dyes are better than synthetic ones, and that carpets made with natural dyes are always better in quality. This is not always true. For one, categorizing the dyes used in many rugs into “natural” and “synthetic” is not always possible. Also, the quality of vegetable dyes vary, and […]
How to Buy Oriental Rugs
Oriental rugs can add a unique identity to any room. They can bring elegance and texture to make your home look classy. You can even make it your centerpiece and work your color scheme around it. In reality, unethical dealers are in a minority but they do exist like in any other business. Here are […]
Oriental rugs vs Persian rugs: What is the difference?
If you have ever found yourself wondering what is the difference between oriental rugs vs Persian rugs, you aren’t alone. Many rug buyers and enthusiasts have asked the same question. These two types of carpets are sometimes interchangeably used to refer to antique handwoven rugs, so it is easy to get confused. Defining Oriental Rugs […]
Why are Persian rugs so popular?
If you have only recently gained interest in vintage carpets, you have probably heard of Persian rugs. But what makes them so popular? It is believed that the Persian Empire first began rug production some 2,500 years ago. Persian rugs are of outstanding quality and exceptionally exquisite. They are genuinely handcrafted and unique. No two […]
Choosing the right sized rug
One of the first things that you think about when buying a rug – other than the design – is what size to get. This can get tricky especially if you are a first-time buyer. One of the easiest tips is to create a draft of the layout of your home, or the room(s) where […]
