Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether you are an expert on decorative rugs or reading about the field for the first time, you will find these terms very informative! butterfly saddle rugs- Tibetan saddle rugs woven in a trapezoidal shape. The […]
High quality Persian rugs are items that many of us would like to own. The problem is that most of us have no idea how to tell high quality Persian rugs, from just stunning Persian rugs that are replicas. The only things that matter are our satisfaction, and whether or not we got a fair […]
If you have been thinking about getting handmade Persian rugs as decorations for your home then there are some things you should know before you start to buy. Quality Persian rugs are available, but you need to know what distinguishes quality Persian rugs from all other handmade Persian rugs. It can take weavers of […]
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether you are an expert on decorative rugs or reading about the field for the first time, you will find these terms very informative! Chenille Rug- a fabric composed of mercerized cotton. Inscription- Script on an […]
Unlike most other rug-making countries, China mainly draws its design repertoire from other artistic disciplines (painting, etc), as well as from ancient Buddhist and Taoist symbolism, and other religious and cultural sources. Chinese design is also unusual in that its motifs often have very specific meanings which can be literally translated into philosophical sayings, desirable […]
Oriental rugs always use natural fibers, and any rug containing synthetic material will invariably have been machine made. The only exception to this rule in the occasional use of very small quantities of gold or metallic thread in some workshop and master workshop items. Wool, cotton, and silk are the main materials, although goat and […]
In 1949 the Chinese invaded Tibet, and inadvertently changed the modern history of oriental carpets. Before then, Tibetans made rugs for their own uses, which often involved religious ceremonies. There was little, if any, commerce in new Tibetan rugs outside Tibet (though today the oldest rugs from Tibet are amongst the most desirable to collectors). […]
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, […]
All oriental rugs are made in one of two ways: they are either hand-woven (flat-weaves) or hand-knotted (pile rugs). Individual weaving groups may adopt slightly varying methods of construction, particularly in the type of knot used to form the pile, and it is often these slight differences in weaving and structure, taken in conjunctions with […]
The most important factor when choosing an oriental rug is the reason ‘why’ the rug is being bought. It is not unknown for people to purchase extremely attractive and reasonably priced items only to find later that they are the wrong size, or that the color and design clash with their decorative scheme. Equally, some […]