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Knowledge of oriental rug design not only helps in identification, it’s also a glimpse into the culturally rich and varied heritages of the countries and weavers that make the rugs. For most of the history of oriental rugs, rug making was about honoring the designs of the weavers’ ancestors and expressing their collective view of […]

The dying process is an extremely important part of the oriental rug making process. A rug’s color and pattern are the biggest factor people consider when choosing a rug and neither of those would exist without the dying process. The dying process is so important, and had such an air of mystique around it, that […]

When it comes to oriental rugs, there’s some truth to the old adage “You get what you pay for.” However, you never want to assume that just because a rug costs a lot of money, it’s automatically high-quality. There are a few things that go into assessing the quality of an oriental rug. 1. Look […]

Ah, the age old question: are old oriental rugs better than new oriental rugs? Okay, maybe the question isn’t that old (especially when compared to how long oriental rugs have been around), but there is a lot of debate among rug collectors. Many are adamant that old oriental rugs are far superior to new ones. […]

Ageless Rug Treasures was featured on Fox 2 News “In Your Neighborhood.” In case you missed it, you can watch it here! Beanstalk_KTVI112015_8AM_Ageless from Cory Cross on Vimeo. We were so excited to show off our store on Fox 2 News! We hope you enjoy this segment and learn something new about how we do […]

A high-quality oriental rug is a hefty investment, but if taken care of properly, it can last for years. A rug that’s been taken care of will not only last longer than one that hasn’t, it will also look considerably better. Although wool is an extremely durable rug making material, it is not indestructible. Normal […]

We’ve already covered the major physical attributes that help determine when a rug was made. If you missed that blog post, you can read it here. Another way to tell the age of a rug is by checking for a date and/or signature in the pile. Dates are only found some of the time, but […]

By now, we’ve gone over most of the events that shaped the rug renaissance. If you’ve missed any of the blog posts about it, or just want to refresh your memory, you can read more here. However, there was one more major contributing factor: technology. Overall, the Oriental rug industry is pretty low-tech, but even […]

It’s nearly impossible to tell exactly when an undated rug was made, but getting it exactly right is really not important. A few years doesn’t make much difference to a rug’s value or collectability. Generally, dating a rug within a quarter of a century will suffice. There is, however, one acceptation. If a rug is […]