The Origins of Rug Designs
It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly where, when, and how the majority of rug designs...
Glossary of Rug Terms #12
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your...
Rug 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 #11
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your...
Glossary of Rug Terms #10
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your...
Determining the Value of a Rug Part 2
Does country of origin affect the value of a rug? No. Every rug producing country offers “garbage” rugs that I...
Determining the Price of a Rug Part 1
How do you determine the price or worth of an oriental rug or Persian rug? In many respects rugs are...
Returning from the Market
I just returned from the annual fall rug market in New York. The market exists to provide an opportunity for...
Rug Pads
While rug pads are normally hidden under area rugs, based on the benefits they offer, they are worth buying. Most...
Glossary of Rug Terms #9
Glossary of Rug Terms #9 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions...