We have seen that one of the ‘revolutionary’ aspects of modern rug production has been the return natural dyes. Not long ago, shoppers who were interested in new rugs had no choice but to buy rugs with synthetic dyes. Today, though, natural dyes are an option in new rugs and, in fact, you will have […]
Americans and Europeans of a certain stripe have been in love with Oriental rugs for over a century. But we have preferred old rugs to new. Nearly all collectors and many home decorators have perceived a beauty in the soft colors and polished wool of rugs that have been walked upon for decades, and they […]
Do you love a rug but one or more of its colors aren’t right for you? What if you need it in another size or shape? Ageless Rug Treasures would be thrilled to help create the perfect rug for you. If you see another size or shape, or we don’t have exactly what you are […]
Having an Antique Hand Knotted Oriental Rug doesn’t mean it can’t be new again. By either repairing or restoring or doing both you can bring back the life of your valuable antique rug. People with antique rugs hope that they can look like new again keeping this valuable piece in the family for generations to come, […]
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! Art Squares- Late nineteenth-century, power-loomed English carpets. These carpets were woven as whole, independent carpets, […]
An Oriental rug is like a work of art – and thus, like a fine painting or sculpture, you need to invest in caring for and preserving it. By laying a rug pad under your Oriental rug, you’ll help preserve its quality and improve its presentation. A rug pad serves three main purposes: It prevents […]
The knot type and size is an aspect of determining the quality of a rug’s construction, but there are many other factors to consider. The number of knots per square in alone does not answer many questions. Age relative to condition is a important consideration used in valuing Oriental rugs. Age relative to condition applies […]
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! These terms can help your rug-related knowledge base and help in your next purchase of […]
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! These terms can help your rug-related knowledge base and help in your next purchase of […]
Every month or so, we will post a few interesting rug-related terms and their definitions in this glossary for your knowledge and enjoyment. Always educate yourself on a topic before you make a purchase, especially with something like Persian Rugs! This month we will be focusing on rug terms starting with the letter ‘Y’. Yaglik- […]