Glossary of Rug Terms #20
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
Determining Real Persian Rugs
High quality Persian rugs are items that many of us would like to own. The problem is that most of...
About Persian Rugs
If you have been thinking about getting handmade Persian rugs as decorations for your home then there are some things...
Glossary Of Rug Terms #19
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether...
Rugs Of China
Unlike most other rug-making countries, China mainly draws its design repertoire from other artistic disciplines (painting, etc), as well as...
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...
History of Oriental Rugs Part 1
In 1949 the Chinese invaded Tibet, and inadvertently changed the modern history of oriental carpets. Before then, Tibetans made rugs...
Restoring Your Oriental Rug
Having an Antique Hand Knotted Oriental Rug doesn’t mean it can’t be new again. By either repairing or restoring or...
About Oriental Rugs
All oriental rugs are made in one of two ways: they are either hand-woven (flat-weaves) or hand-knotted (pile rugs). Individual...
Reasons to Buy an Oriental Rug
The most important factor when choosing an oriental rug is the reason ‘why’ the rug is being bought. It is...