Most varieties of Oriental rugs have wool pile, but many have cotton warp and weft. This cotton foundation can be weakened, and sometimes actually rotted, if the rug gets wet repeatedly and is not properly dried. A common cause of damage occurs when potted plants are placed directly on a rug. The plant is watered […]
An Oriental rug is like a work of art – and thus, like a fine painting or sculpture, you need to invest in caring for and preserving it. By laying a rug pad under your Oriental rug, you’ll help preserve its quality and improve its presentation. A rug pad serves three main purposes: It prevents […]
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 […]
The knot type and size is an aspect of determining the quality of a rug’s construction, but there are many other factors to consider. The number of knots per square in alone does not answer many questions. Age relative to condition is a important consideration used in valuing Oriental rugs. Age relative to condition applies […]
There are many common misconceptions about new oriental rugs. In this post, we will uncover the truth about new oriental rugs, and uncover where these misconceptions come from. Misconception #1 Old rugs have natural dyes; new rugs have synthetic dyes. This is false. Most rugs and carpets in the market now that are considered old […]
The beautiful area rugs you have in your home need more care than wall-to-wall carpeting. Here are some tips to care for your Oriental Rug: Rotation To ensure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years. Vacuuming Oriental rugs, […]
It is generally assumed that rug-weaving was brought into China, probably from Turkestan or Mongolia, some time before the reign of Emperor K’ang His (1661-1722), a noted patron of the arts who may well have encouraged its assimilation into Chinese artistic life. It is almost impossible to say exactly where most Chinese rugs were made. […]
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 […]
We have some exciting news! We’ve just joined Care and Fair (details to follow). We’ve also committed to building a playground for children of weavers in Northern India. The playground will be at a school that Care and Fair operates for the children of weavers. Education is of tremendous importance, but so is play! In […]
Apart from the Pazyryk carpet (in the Hermitage, Leningrad), probably the best known specimen in existence is the Ardebil carpet, which is now housed in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. This masterpiece of oriental textile art, which measures 34′ x 17′ and contains approximately 33 million hand-tied knots at a ratio of 340 knots per […]