Beshir rugs possess several unique qualities that make them worthwhile investments. For example, these rugs use high-quality wool and a high number of knots per square inch. This means that the Beshir rugs include an incredibly sturdy structure that holds up well against general wear and tear. Beshir Rug Weaving Origin This weaving culture became […]
The last few posts have explained what pile is in an Oriental rug. The different types of knots used to secure and establish the pile are very important in rug quality and overall style cohesion. The Flat Weave Pattern Unlike typical rugs, flat woven rugs use a different weave pattern to create a pileless rug. […]
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 […]
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 […]