Fringe may bring back memories of bell-bottom jeans and leather jackets, but in all actuality oriental rugs have a very unique and special purpose for the construction and longevity of the rug’s structure and quality. In every rug, the warp and weft strands are woven together to form the foundation of the rug. The warp […]
The beautiful area rugs you have in your home need more care than wall-to-wall carpeting. Here are some tips to care for your Oriental Rug: Rotation To ensure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years. Vacuuming Oriental rugs, […]
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. […]
Caring for your Oriental Rug: Spills & Pet Stains 1. Whether it is wine, coffee, urine, paint, or whatever, the first step is to remove as much of it as possible from the rug– as soon as possible. Paper towels work well. Keep blotting until you have got as much out as possible. 2. After […]