Purchasing an Oriental rug to decorate your home can beautifully enhance your décor and style. Before you pick an Oriental rug, […]
Determining a rug’s country of origin can be a very difficult task. In most cases, rug historians can examine an […]
It is fairly common for Oriental rug appraisers to asses a rug’s design when determining its country of origin. Many […]
All carpets are rugs, but not all rugs are carpets? In today’s Oriental rug and carpet market, it is typical […]
The last few posts have explained what pile is in an Oriental rug. The different types of knots used to […]
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether […]
When someone mentions weaving, it’s a natural mental jump to thinking of looms, yarn, and wool or cotton depending on […]
The Ottoman Empire is well known for its history of beautiful Oriental rug production. From the late 13th century to […]
Typically, when someone thinks of oriental rugs, he or she automatically associates them with middle-eastern cultures and locations. For a […]
Fringe may bring back memories of bell-bottom jeans and leather jackets, but in all actuality oriental rugs have a very […]