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Rug Cleaning: Viscose Rayon Most rugs are made of either wool, silk, wool and silk, cotton, nylon, or viscose rayon. Wool rugs can last for centuries, as can silk rugs and wool and silk rugs. Cotton rugs can last around 100 years. Nylon rugs and carpeting last almost 10 years. Lastly, viscose rayon can last […]

What’s the Difference Between Persian and Oriental Rugs? As you search for a handmade rug for your home or business, you’ve no doubt noticed that the terms Persian and Oriental tend to be used interchangeably when it comes to these rugs. So you may be wondering if there’s even a difference between them. Our answer? […]

What’s the Difference Between Hand-Knotted and Machine-Knotted Persian Rugs? A hand-knotted Persian rug will be much more expensive than one that has been knotted or made by machine. In fact – and most importantly – a machine-knotted rug is not an authentic Persian rug. It is possible to find machine made rugs in Persian designs, […]

Choosing a Persian Rug Dealer: What to Look for When it comes to purchasing a fine handmade rug, you do want to research the history of these textiles and study the factors that make them valuable so that you’ll be sure to end up purchasing a quality rug. But the same could be said of […]

Common Mistakes When Buying a Persian Rug Purchasing a hand-knotted rug should be a process: it’s important to do your research to learn why these beautiful carpets are so beloved and valued. There’s the understanding of a rug’s particular design and colors. The visiting of two or three rug dealers to learn more about, for […]