While many people know about the larger rug making countries like China, India, or Pakistan, there are also many minor rug making countries that produce beautiful rugs. Egypt Egypt is arguably the most important of the minor rug making countries. They are generally known as Mamluk carpets and usually utilize geometric patterns; however, they are […]
While the migration of Tibetan refugees to Nepal definitely helped kick start the rug renaissance, there are two other international political events that also played a big role: the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, as well as the civil war that followed, forced […]
Originally, Oriental rug designs were dictated by family tradition. Today, Oriental rugs are made in factories with the intent to mass produce rugs for exportation. However, one aspect of the process still remains the same and it’s what distinguishes Oriental rugs from most other rugs: the pile (or the part of the rug that you […]
In terms of price and quality, contemporary Chinese rugs are probably the best value items produced today. The rug-making industry is organized under the government control and a wide range of items, which conform to exact standards of quality, size, colour and design, are woven in a number of manufactories and workshops in Peking, Tientsin, […]
Ever wonder about your rug’s condition as you sit while playing cards with your kids? Or entertain in your dining room? Or even walk to the kitchen for a snack? We do, and we want you to know how to embrace the information and prevent the repulsiveness. It’s easy and interesting (well, we thought it […]
Walk on it. Admire it. Enjoy it. But remember that, to have a long-lasting relationship, you need to take care of a rug from the moment it first enters your home. We work with plenty of designers and customers who ask us how to preserve their magnificent works of art. Keeping your rugs in their […]
Everything seems supersized in today’s society. Bigger meals. Bigger cars. Bigger bling. Yet bigger isn’t always the solution when decorating your home….or is it?!? A Big Deal A large selection of options is the key when choosing a rug. Stores with an abundance of inventory like ours let you actually feel and visualize how they […]
Cool hues. Hot feel. That’s what you’ll discover in our spacious showroom which features all the radiant colors in the rainbow on magnificently designed rugs. Curious about what’s the rage right now? Take a peek. 50 Shades Of Grey The look (and the book) is definitely in. The color grey is a hands-down winner that […]
We are very excited to have launched our new site. Take a look at our Store to see a sampling of a few hundred rugs we have available in our showroom. Make sure you also view how these amazing rugs are made in Rugs In The Making. Once you view everything on our site, but […]