Posts Tagged ‘persian rugs’

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 […]

Using a Persian Rug over Wall-to-Wall Carpet Let’s say you love Persian and Oriental rugs – their workmanship, their patterns and colors, their quality. But let’s also say that your home has wall-to-wall carpeting in practically every room. You decide to purchase one of these fine rugs, but you don’t really want to place it […]

When You Hate the Rug, But Love the Giver What do you do when you someone you love dearly presents you with a Persian or Oriental rug as a gift, but you hate the rug? If you’re here, you probably already know that a Persian or Oriental rug is an extremely valuable piece of fine […]

The Different Persian Cities and Their Rug Patterns Understanding the origin behind the different patterns you’ll find in a Persian rug helps you understand its history – and appreciate its beauty even more. Read below for some brief information on the different Persian rug patterns and their city or region of origin. The names of […]