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5 Signs of a Persian Rug’s Quality You’ve found a handmade Persian rug with a design you adore. You want to purchase it, but you want to make sure it’s a quality rug – after all the rug seller is asking for a good amount of money for this gorgeous “investment piece.” Read below for […]

How to Store Persian Rugs As beautiful as your Persian rug is, there will be times when you decide that it may be best to store your rug for a few days, weeks, months, or even years. To make sure that your rug stays beautiful and free from moths or other hidden dangers, read the […]

Hand Tufted Rugs What you don’t know about hand-tufted rugs could hurt you!  Hand-tufted rugs are not the same as Persian/Oriental rugs. These rugs are made with a tufting gun that shoots loops of yarn into a fabric backing. Once finished, glue is applied to the back of the rug to hold those yarn loops […]

Is a Persian or Oriental Rug a Good Investment? We’ll be frank: if you’re looking to purchase an Oriental or Persian rug because it will appreciate in value a great deal in a couple of decades, don’t buy the rug. There is no guarantee that the rug you buy will appreciate in value. It’s better […]

Wool vs. Silk Persian Rugs Authentic Persian and Oriental rugs are made not only of the finest of wool, but also can be made of silk. You may wonder which is better to purchase: The answer is neither. Neither is “better,” but one or the other may be a better choice depending on what you […]

Questions About Persian Rugs You Need to Ask Come prepared- know your budget, room dimensions, and the colors that will work in your room. Get to know the different styles of rug and what you like by doing a little research. Our simple handbook on buying a Persian rug is a good place to start. […]

Rug Image, Patterns, Motifs, and Symbol Meanings Persian Rug Patterns Learn How to “Read” a Rug Rug Image, Patterns, Motifs, and Symbols Meaning By learning the meanings of Persian rug patterns, you will be able to “read a rug” and understand what the weaver wants to tells you. The names of Persian rug patterns are derived from […]

What to do with Old and Unwanted Persian and Oriental Rugs Over the years, what you need from a rug may change. Perhaps you have moved to a new home. Maybe you are changing the colors and décor in the home that you are already in. There are plenty of reasons why a fine rug […]

How to Sell Persian and Oriental Rugs Perhaps it is time to get rid of your rug. There are three main routes you can go about when it comes to selling your Persian or Oriental rug. We hope after reading this blog you are able to choose the right option for you and get the […]

Insuring Your Persian Rug Should I insure my rug(s)? Short Answer: Yes. Medium-Length Answer: Yes, because it is probably not covered under your home insurance! Long Answer: Your rug is a valuable work of art, and like any collectible with monetary and historical value, you should have it insured. Your rugs, while beautiful pieces of […]

Persian Rugs: How Well Do You Know Them? Are you pretty savvy when it comes to spotting a quality Persian or Oriental rug? If so, prove it! We’ve put together a short quiz about these beautiful works of art to see how well you really know your rugs. Here we go! Is a Persian rug […]

Interior Design: What Exactly Are Transitional Rugs? What Does Transitional Even Mean? Perhaps you’ve heard the term “transitional” used before when browsing for a new rug. You might be wondering what that term even means. Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Isn’t transitional the same thing as contemporary?” The answer to that question? Not quite, but you’re […]

Just How Handmade Are Persian Rugs? When we say Persian rugs are handmade, we really mean it! Every part of the traditional Persian rug creation process– shearing the sheep, dyeing the wool, creating the yarn, weaving the fibers, washing and finishing the rug, and everything in between- is done by hand. This blog will focus […]

Persian Rugs as Noise Cancelers A gorgeous Persian rug is not only a lovely work of art in your home, but is also something that can be passed down – and greatly appreciated – from generation to generation. It can also act as something of a sound barrier in your home. If you live in […]

What’s the Difference? Silk and Wool Persian Rugs If you are thinking about buying a hand-woven Persian or Oriental rug, you may be unsure about what kind of rug to purchase. Should you buy one made of silk or made of wool? Here are a few things to keep in mind about each of these […]

Buying a Fine Handmade Rug Most Persian and Oriental rugs are made of wool, but many beautiful designs can be found in authentic, hand-made rugs woven out of silk. Silk Persian and Oriental rugs are just as beautiful as those made of wool. Their designs are just as intricate and are full of meaning. In […]