Posts Tagged ‘Dallas oriental rugs’

Tribal Persian Rug Designs: A Brief History Carpet weaving has always been an important part of Persian culture and art for centuries. Among all the regions in Asia that produce hand woven rugs, Persian rugs are known for the variety and complexity of their designs. In the past, these rugs were initially woven by nomadic […]

Tabriz Persian Rugs: A Short History The city of Tabriz in Iran sits in the northwest part of the country, near the border with Turkey. It is a major center of commerce because of its location. Tabriz is also well known for the fine Persian rugs that are made in the area. The city is […]

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 […]

Where in My Home Can I Place My Persian Rug? Picture an Oriental or Persian rug in your mind’s eye. Where is it? Chances are it on the floor of a living room, isn’t it? Many people equate Oriental rugs with living rooms. After all, we see them on living room floors in movies and […]

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 […]