Posts Tagged ‘antique rugs’

Persian and Oriental Rugs as Investments You may often hear that hand-knotted Oriental and Persian rugs make good investments. This is truer for some rugs than others. While older rugs can increase in value and have the potential to provide a return on investment, this is often not the case for newer rugs. They may […]

The Fringe Benefits of Proper Fringe Repair: Why Proper Fringe Maintenance Matters First we have to know how fine rugs are made. Fine rugs are made on a loom. Warps: the parallel vertical yarns running the length of the rug “interlaced” with the Wefts: horizontal yarns through the warps of the rug. The warp makes […]

Rug Shopping: Should You Buy a Persian Rug Online? Many experts recommend that one take a look at a Persian or Oriental rug’s underside to check to see if it’s truly a hand-knotted rug. That’s a little hard to do if you’re buying a rug online. But all is not lost. After all, many people […]

How to Return a Persian Rug Your in-laws just gave you the most wonderful of gifts: a genuine Persian rug! And it’s beautiful. It’s exquisitely made. It’s quite valuable. But it’s just not your style. Or it’s not the right colors. Or it’s too big for your dining room or living room. Or you just […]