Oriental rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only […]
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your […]
Oriental rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only […]
In 1949 the Chinese invaded Tibet, and inadvertently changed the modern history of oriental carpets. Before then, Tibetans made rugs […]
Having an Antique Hand Knotted Oriental Rug doesn’t mean it can’t be new again. By either repairing or restoring or […]
All oriental rugs are made in one of two ways: they are either hand-woven (flat-weaves) or hand-knotted (pile rugs). Individual […]
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your […]
The most important factor when choosing an oriental rug is the reason ‘why’ the rug is being bought. It is […]
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether […]
Most varieties of Oriental rugs have wool pile, but many have cotton warp and weft. This cotton foundation can be […]