Discovering exactly when an undated rug was made is difficult. However, rugs can typically dated to a given quarter of a century. Having a rug appraised by a certified rug appraiser is the best way to determine the age of a rug. Moreover, a certified rug appraisal is important when insuring a rug. A “certificate […]
Glossary of Rug Terms #3 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions here for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase! Sample, set of samples – A set of rugs, usually 6 by 9 feet, representing a broader range […]
Persian Rugs Weaving region: Iran Categories produced: masterworkshop, workshop, village, and nomadic For many people, the terms ‘Persian Rug’ and ‘Oriental Rug’ are the same. Persia is seen as the spiritual, if not actual, home of rug-making and its name has become synonymous with some of the finest and most outstanding achievements in oriental textile […]
It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly when in history, where, or by whom the first pile rugs were made. The materials are considerably more perishable than those of other types of artifacts. And so very few have survived since before the 15th century. The earliest substantial collection of pile fabrics […]
Glossary of Rug Terms #2 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions here for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase! Gyab-Yol: A wall rug. Haft rang: Dyed warps sometimes used in Senneh rugs. Seven colors were used to […]
Glossary of Rug Terms #1 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions here for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase! Drop Repeat: An endless vertical pattern on a rug. Palesk: A flat-woven rug made from rope-like yarn of […]