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Why is My Rug Shedding? You’ve noticed some fibers coming off your rug and you’re wondering if you should be worried. There are a few reasons rugs shed, and it’s not always an indicator of a more serious problem. It is not unusual to buy a new rug and notice a bit of light shedding […]

I want to attend this event! When: October 23, 2021, from 11 AM to 2 PM Where: Behnam Rugs 18000 Preston Road Dallas, TX 75252 Who is This Event For? This event is for rug owners, rug enthusiasts, interior designers, lovers of luxury, and anyone else who would benefit from an expanded knowledge of rugs. […]

Is My Rug Heirloom Quality? Heirloom rugs are quite valuable. While heirloom-quality rugs and antique rugs share some characteristics, there are a few additional qualities that separate an heirloom from an antique. Heirloom Rug Qualities An heirloom rug is unique. What this means is that only a small number of similar rugs were produced back […]

The Pazyryk Rug: The Oldest Rug in the World Discovered in 1949 in a nobleman’s grave in Kazakhstan, the Pazyryk Rug is considered to be the oldest rug in the world. Scholars credit grave robbers for exposing the grave and leaving it open to the elements, which is what caused the rug to be frozen […]

Moth Damaged Rugs: Repair Options Moths are destructive pests that can do untold damage to fine rugs. Clothes moths are the type of moth most likely to consume the fibers of your rug. Spring is the season when clothes moths are most active, although central heating makes moths a year-round problem. If you want to […]