How to Assess the Quality of an Oriental Rug
When it comes to oriental rugs, there’s some truth to the old adage “You get what you pay for.” However,...
Oriental Rugs: Old vs. New
Ah, the age old question: are old oriental rugs better than new oriental rugs? Okay, maybe the question isn’t that...
Glossary of Rug Terms #25
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
The Rug Renaissance Part 5
By now, we’ve gone over most of the events that shaped the rug renaissance. If you’ve missed any of the...
About Rug Dating Part 1
It’s nearly impossible to tell exactly when an undated rug was made, but getting it exactly right is really not...
Glossary of Rug Terms #24
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
Minor Rug Making Countries
While many people know about the larger rug making countries like China, India, or Pakistan, there are also many minor...
Oriental Rugs Today
Originally, Oriental rug designs were dictated by family tradition. Today, Oriental rugs are made in factories with the intent to...
About Chinese Rugs Part 2
In terms of price and quality, contemporary Chinese rugs are probably the best value items produced today. The rug-making industry...
What Are Oriental Rugs Made Of?
Oriental rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only...