Oriental Rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only exception to this rule is the occasional use of very small quantities of gold or metallic thread in some workshop and masterworkshop items. Wool, cotton, and silk are the main materials in rugs, although goat […]

Glossary of Rug Terms #5 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 Oriental Rugs! This month we will be focusing on the first letter […]