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Rug Cleaning Disasters: What Happens When You Try to Do it Yourself Recently, a customer brought a fine Egyptian 100% silk rug in to Behnam Rugs that had been treated with chemicals to remove a pet stain as well as thrown in the washing machine. The homeowners entrusted the care of their rug to their […]

2019 Dallas Tornado Damage: Saving Your Rugs Nearly two weeks after the devastating tornadoes hit we are still receiving calls about rugs trapped under debris. If you need an asset recovery assessment, we work with insurance to settle damaged rugs. As part of our service we do free evaluations and appraisals for your insurance company […]

Upcoming Events March 21st, 2020: POSTPONED: Estate Plan Your Rugs or Gamble with Your Assets  Past Events October 19th, 2019: Real or Fake? Fraud or Value? Attendees learned how to spot rug fraud and found out the true value of their fine rugs. Owner and rug expert Ben Tavakolian revealed the places most likely to […]

Rug Shopping Abroad On March 16th, 2019 Behnam Rugs hosted the first educational brunch seminar in its ongoing lecture series. Attendees learned the following and more: What to buy and what not to buy How to buy quality handmade rugs in different countries you are visiting How to recognize real silk from viscose rayon silk […]

Rug, Dog, and Wine On June 8th, 2019 Behnam Rugs hosted the second educational brunch seminar in its ongoing lecture series. Attendees learned about the differences between tufted and handmade rugs Ben Tavakolian expounded upon the reasons why dogs can spell trouble for your rug, what to do if and when they decide to mark […]

How to Give a Persian Rug as a Wedding Gift Looking for the ultimate wedding gift? Why not give a Persian or Oriental rug to the happy newlyweds? A Persian rug shows the couple that you’re certain their union will be one that lasts. It’s something that they will be able to pass down to […]

Home Design: Pairing Modern and Traditional Rugs in Your Living Space If you have a large living space in your home, you’ve probably considered decorating with multiple rugs. This can make a room more lively and interesting, with multiple focal points to draw the eye. But how do you choose the right combination of colors, […]

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Why Does my Rug Still Smell after Washing? The dirt hiding in your rug’s pile is destroying your fine rug. Over time, dust and debris travel down from the top of you rug to settle in the pile. This can cause your rug to smell, but even worse, it can damage the fibers of your […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dallas, TX- September 14, 2019: Have you ever noticed a rug store that has curiously been “going out of business” for five years? Have you ever been invited to an auction of luxury goods held in  a hotel instead of an auction house? These are but two possible clues that someone could be […]

Real or Fake? Fraud or Value? On October 19th, 2019 Behnam Rugs hosted the third educational brunch seminar in its ongoing lecture series. Attendees learned how to spot rug fraud and found out the true value of their fine rugs. Owner and rug expert Ben Tavakolian revealed the places most likely to scam you with […]

5 Things you can do with an Unwanted Rug Over time, you may fall out of love with your rug or decide to redecorate your home and the rug doesn’t match the new aesthetic. You may move and your rug doesn’t fit in your new home. There are a few options if you want to […]

Mouse Damage and Your Fine Rug Fine rugs are an investment many hope to pass down to their children and grandchildren. That’s why it’s so important to care for your rug properly. Improper storage can lead to disaster. Customers come to Behnam Rugs all the time with rugs that have damage caused by mice. Is […]

Storing Your Rug to Prevent Moth Damage So you’ve decided to store your heirloom rug. Moths are one of the biggest threats to the integrity of fine Oriental rugs in storage. They love dark spaces and dirty rugs. That’s why it’s essential to store your fine Oriental rug properly. An improperly stored rug can become […]

Health Clinic Area Rug Installation Modernizes the Workspace Choosing an installation method for your new rug can be an important process, especially if you want your home or office to look fashionable. Enter insert rugs, a fairly new method of rug installation in which the rug is installed flush with the floor by creating a […]

What is a Tufted Rug? | Behnam Rugs Posted on June 22, 2019 What is a tufted rug? Behnam Rugs will explain that a tufted rug is an area rug that is produced by hand with a special handheld machine that follows a stenciled pattern on a special fabric. This machinery is called a “Tufting […]