Rug Making Materials
Oriental rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only...
Glossary Of Rug Terms #18
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your...
What Are Oriental Rugs Made Of?
Oriental rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only...
History of Oriental Rugs Part 1
In 1949 the Chinese invaded Tibet, and inadvertently changed the modern history of oriental carpets. Before then, Tibetans made rugs...
Restoring Your Oriental Rug
Having an Antique Hand Knotted Oriental Rug doesn’t mean it can’t be new again. By either repairing or restoring or...
About Oriental Rugs
All oriental rugs are made in one of two ways: they are either hand-woven (flat-weaves) or hand-knotted (pile rugs). Individual...
Glossary of Rug Terms #17
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your...
Reasons to Buy an Oriental Rug
The most important factor when choosing an oriental rug is the reason ‘why’ the rug is being bought. It is...
Glossary of Rug Terms #16
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
Avoid Water Damage on Your Oriental Rug
Most varieties of Oriental rugs have wool pile, but many have cotton warp and weft. This cotton foundation can be...