About Rug Dating Part 2
We’ve already covered the major physical attributes that help determine when a rug was made. If you missed that blog...
The Rug Renaissance Part 5
By now, we’ve gone over most of the events that shaped the rug renaissance. If you’ve missed any of the...
About Rug Dating Part 1
It’s nearly impossible to tell exactly when an undated rug was made, but getting it exactly right is really not...
Glossary of Rug Terms #24
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
Minor Rug Making Countries
While many people know about the larger rug making countries like China, India, or Pakistan, there are also many minor...
The Rug Renaissance Part 4
While the migration of Tibetan refugees to Nepal definitely helped kick start the rug renaissance, there are two other international...
Oriental Rugs Today
Originally, Oriental rug designs were dictated by family tradition. Today, Oriental rugs are made in factories with the intent to...
Glossary of Rug Terms #23
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
The Rug Renaissance Part 3
In the 1980s, decorative carpets came into fashion. These rugs were formal looking and light in color. Essentially, they were...
Things to Consider When Buying an Oriental Rug
Dyes and Spin For all intents and purposes, natural dyes and modern synthetic dyes are excellent, as are hand and...