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 […]
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 […]
Some fun facts about Persian rugs: * Persian rugs are said to date back 2,500 years and Persian rugs remain a big export earner and employer, with foreign sales of $635 million in 2005, most Persian rugs being hand-woven, according to the state Persian Carpet Company. * Persian rugs are made of wool, silk or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A couple months ago, we published an article about Persian Rugs. Due to consumer’s massive interest in Persian Rug Stores, we decided to bring you more information. Price and resale value: Persian rugs have traditionally been considered the most expensive and easily re-saleable of all oriental rugs, and allowing for a few notable exceptions (usually […]