Most varieties of Oriental rugs have wool pile, but many have cotton warp and weft. This cotton foundation can be weakened, and sometimes actually rotted, if the rug gets wet repeatedly and is not properly dried. A common cause of damage occurs when potted plants are placed directly on a rug. The plant is watered […]
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 […]
There are many common misconceptions about new oriental rugs. In this post, we will uncover the truth about new oriental rugs, and uncover where these misconceptions come from. Misconception #1 Old rugs have natural dyes; new rugs have synthetic dyes. This is false. Most rugs and carpets in the market now that are considered old […]
It is generally assumed that rug-weaving was brought into China, probably from Turkestan or Mongolia, some time before the reign of Emperor K’ang His (1661-1722), a noted patron of the arts who may well have encouraged its assimilation into Chinese artistic life. It is almost impossible to say exactly where most Chinese rugs were made. […]
It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly where, when, and how the majority of rug designs were first evolved. Some are clearly rooted in religious and mystical symbolism. Others are obviously drawn from a wide range of vegetal, animal, and architectural forms; the diverse and influences of mythology, folklore, history and […]
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! Cartouche- An enclosed area in the field or border of a rug, often containing an […]
Glossary of Rug Terms #7 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 […]
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 the most commonly occurring letter in the English […]
Although our site is a wealth of Oriental Rug Resources, there are other good places on the internet as well as some books about Oriental Rug information and Oriental Rug history. Below you will find a list of some of these resources; we compiled this list for your benefit, take advantage of it! Oriental Rugs: […]