Aubusson tapestries bear some of the most opulent and intricate design styles of the mid 17th and 18th centuries. Not only were these rugs a status symbol, but they also developed a new style of Oriental rugs that European royalty quickly latched onto. Where did Aubusson rugs come from? The small city of Aubusson France, […]
In 2000, India exported $190 million worth of carpets to the United States. Yet rug collectors and even some rug dealers know little about the rug industry in India. Like Pakistan, India is not generally supposed to have a rug-making tradition. No such misunderstanding should survive the superb exhibition of Mughal carpets of the late […]
By definition a Persian rug was woven in the land of Persia, now modern day Iran. Today the term Persian rug is often used to denote any hand-knotted oriental rug, regardless if it comes from Persia (Iran) or not. Persian rug designs are woven in a number of countries. How long have Persian rugs been […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are many misconceptions that consumers face regarding new oriental rugs. For instance, many people think that new rugs are no longer made by hand, or that all old rugs are dyed naturally while new rugs are not. Read on to clear up a few of the common misconceptions about new and old rugs. Misconception […]