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! Cartouche- An enclosed area in the field or border of a rug, often containing an […]

For years, rug sellers have been using aging techniques to make new rugs look older than they actually are. Sometimes, they use this deceptively to charge more for their rugs. Other times they will acknowledge the fact that the rug has been artificially aged/distressed to conform to certain customers’ taste. At Ageless Rug Treasures in […]