What is Chemical Dyeing?
Chemical Dyeing, Vivid Rug The dyeing process is one of the most important steps in oriental rug creation. Throughout history,...
Major Rug Weaving Cultures: Bidjar
Some of the most durable and high-quality rugs come from the Bidjar weaving culture. This culture’s people reside in the...
Major Weaving Groups: Bakhtiari Weavers
As part of our major rug weaving group series, the Bakhtiari rug weavers are next. Contrary to popular belief, Bakhtiari...
Major Weaving Groups: Ardebil Rugs
When thinking of Oriental rugs, most people naturally think of the ornate and beautifully designed rugs from the historic Persian...
Oriental Rug Weaving Categories: Nomadic Rugs
When determining a rug’s weaving style, there are four main categories to choose from. These weaving categories are not entirely...
Oriental Rug Design Origins: Figurative VS Non-Figurative Designs
Determining a rug’s country of origin can be a very difficult task. In most cases, rug historians can examine an...
Romanian, Bulgarian & Albanian Rugs
The Ottoman Empire is well known for its history of beautiful Oriental rug production. From the late 13th century to...
Persian Pahlavi Rugs
Typically, when someone thinks of oriental rugs, he or she automatically associates them with middle-eastern cultures and locations. For a...