Posts Tagged ‘rug shopping’

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 […]

Why Should You Care if Your Rug is Made of Real Silk or Fake Silk, and Why Does This Matter? Unfortunately, there are merchants out there selling fake silk rugs as real silk rugs at inflated prices.  Fake silk does not have the strength of real silk and will lose color and age fast. Viscose […]

Should You Buy a Persian Rug? You need a rug for your living room. You’ve heard wonderful things about the beauty and craftsmanship of Persian and Oriental rugs and so you’ve decided – just like that! – that a Persian or Oriental rug is what you will buy. But should you purchase one of these […]

4 Questions to Ask a Persian Rug Dealer When it comes to purchasing a fine, hand-knotted rug, it’s best to come prepared before visiting some rug dealers. What do we mean by prepared? You should have done some research on what makes a fine, hand-knotted rug. You should know a bit about the history of […]

Common Misconceptions About Persian Rugs Do you think that all genuine Persian rugs are antiques? Do you believe that any old Persian or Oriental rug is valuable? Are you certain that your handmade rug will go up in value over the years? Do you believe that a hand-woven Persian rug is always better made than […]