Posts Tagged ‘persian rugs’

What You Should Know About Your Rug Before Having It Cleaned Obviously, some amount of rug expertise is required in order to clean rugs, but just how important is it? Well, each and every handmade rug is unique. That means that no two rugs can be washed in exactly the same way. You’ll have to […]

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 […]

Buying Persian Rugs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make Buying a hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug can be a big investment, so you’ll want to make sure you are getting the best possible value for this new addition to your home. Here are the three most common mistakes you’ll want to avoid while shopping for […]

What is a Soumak Rug? Soumak rugs are very decorative with abstract geometric designs found mostly in smaller sizes due to being made by semi-nomadic tribal weavers. The spelling of this type of rug can be written in different ways Soumak: Soumakh, Sumak, Sumac, and Soumac. It is a type of handmade rug, a flat […]

Interior Design with Persian Rugs If you are considering the purchase of a Persian or Oriental rug, or already own one, you may be unsure how best to present it in your home. How can you decorate with this type of rug? There are many ways! Here are just a few ideas. Lay the rug […]