Archive for the ‘What You Should Know About Persian Rugs’ Category

When it comes to dyeing a rug, there are two types of dyes that may be used. There are CHEMICAL dyes, composed using formulas with specific instructions that create the exact same color every time, and there are NATURAL dyes, which come from a variety of sources including vegetables, fruits, nuts, and insects.

What are the white spots on my rug? Customer: As my rug has gotten older I have noticed white spots on it. I have not used any chemicals on my rug so I don’t know why there are tiny white spots on it. Rug Expert: Here at Behnam Rugs we often hear rug owners ask […]

Types of Oriental Rug Knots The detail and value of a Persian or Oriental rug lies in the quality of its knots. The more knots per square inch, the more vivid and intricate the rug’s design. In addition, the more KPSI (knots per square inch) a rug has, the more expensive it will be. This […]

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, […]

How to Clean a Water Damaged Rug This blog is all about rescuing rugs affected by hail damage, roof damage, water leaks, flash flooding, broken skylights, and more. Behnam Rugs is here to help. Before Behnam Rugs can pick up your rugs to clean and sanitize them, there are a few steps you can take […]