Persian rugs are one of the oldest known – and to many collectors, the finest- oriental rugs that add mystery (and beauty) to every home. However, before buying one, first be sure these carpets are indeed for you. To help you evaluate, we will give you inside …
Silk Persian Rugs- What You Should Know
A genuine Persian rug or carpet is woven with real silk. Unfortunately, some rug retailers sell Persian rugs that are comprised of artificial silk. This is mainly the case with carpets that come from countries such as India, Turkey, and, sometimes, Pakistan, …
Area Rugs’ DOs and DON’Ts
An area rug serves two purposes in life: (1) to enhance your decor and (2) to define a space. Let's elaborate a bit on this two-fold role of rugs before getting into the list of Dos and Don'ts, so that you have the whole picture. 1. Area rugs help enhance your …
Oriental Rug Care
Besides being utterly beautiful, genuine hand-knotted Oriental and Persian rugs are extra durable and can last in time, provided you know how to take care of them to protect them from premature wear and damage. Some of the most common problems Oriental rug …
Everything About Shag Rugs
If there is a rug type in the current market that is a real pain in the neck to clean (besides rugs with jute foundation) that is shag rugs. Far and away THE most difficult rugs not only to maintain but also clean, although, admittedly, they are a pretty cool …
Jute Rugs: How to Take Care of Them
A selected number of older American hand-hooked rugs and some more contemporary European latch look and needlepoint rugs were woven on jute foundation, a plant fiber that has now become the plentiful (and inexpensive) fiber of choice for many rugs from the …