Oriental Rugs: Aubusson Rugs
Aubusson tapestries bear some of the most opulent and intricate design styles of the mid 17th and 18th centuries. Not...
Rugs of India
In 2000, India exported $190 million worth of carpets to the United States. Yet rug collectors and even some rug...
What is a Persian Rug?
By definition a Persian rug was woven in the land of Persia, now modern day Iran. Today the term Persian...
Rug Dating
Discovering exactly when an undated rug was made is difficult. However, rugs can typically dated to a given quarter of...
Glossary of Rug Terms #3
Glossary of Rug Terms #3 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions...
A Brief History of Rug Making
It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly when in history, where, or by whom the first...
Glossary of Rug Terms #2
Glossary of Rug Terms #2 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions...
Glossary of Rug Terms #1
Glossary of Rug Terms #1 Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions...
Misconceptions About New Oriental Rugs
There are many misconceptions that consumers face regarding new oriental rugs. For instance, many people think that new rugs are...