It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly where, when, and how the majority of rug designs were first evolved. Some are clearly rooted in religious and mystical symbolism. Others are obviously drawn from a wide range of vegetal, animal, and architectural forms; the diverse and influences of mythology, folklore, history and […]

Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! These terms can help your rug-related knowledge base and help in your next purchase of […]

Oriental Rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only exception to this rule is the occasional use of very small quantities of gold or metallic thread in some workshop and masterworkshop items. Wool, cotton, and silk are the main materials in rugs, although goat […]

Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! Cartouche- An enclosed area in the field or border of a rug, often containing an […]

Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! This month we will be focusing on rug terms starting with the letter ‘Y’. Yaglik- […]

Does country of origin affect the value of a rug? No. Every rug producing country offers “garbage” rugs that I wouldn’t dream of stocking, good quality rugs, and the best of the best. Persian rugs can vary in quality as much as other rugs. Prior to world war two Persian rugs were often considered some […]

How do you determine the price or worth of an oriental rug or Persian rug? In many respects rugs are commodities. They’re worth what the market bares. In the 1950s Persian Kermans were all the rage. They consisted primarily of floral designs in pastel colors. Many were well made, quality rugs. Today however, even being […]

I just returned from the annual fall rug market in New York. The market exists to provide an opportunity for dealers to purchase rugs from the entire weaving world. Whether I’m searching for Persian rugs or hand-knotted rugs from Turkey, Armenia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Egypt, or a hand-full of other countries I can […]

While rug pads are normally hidden under area rugs, based on the benefits they offer, they are worth buying. Most people using area rugs on their floors often wonder if rug pads are worth buying. Since rug pads are known to prolong the life of any area rug and prevent damage to any floor, they […]

Glossary of Rug Terms #9 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! This month we will be focusing on rug terms starting […]