Keeping your area rug clean is important to your home’s overall aesthetic and to your rug’s appearance, but even more importantly, to the rug’s material and makeup. Dust and dirt get tracked into your rug’s pile, and if allowed to accumulate and settle, can severely damage its fibers. Keeping your rug clean is crucial to [Read the full article…]

Your beautiful Oriental rug may be the centerpiece of a room, or perhaps even the pièce de résistance of your home’s overall design. You already know there are steps to take to ensure your rug is cared for properly, such as having it hand-washed in a rug bath by professional rug cleaners, scheduling routine dustings, [Read the full article…]

  One of the many great features of an Oriental rug is its ability to conceal dirt and dust. The traditional dark colors and complex patterns on most Oriental rugs can mask decades of dust buildup. Of course, just because we can’t see the dust doesn’t mean it’s not there! Another earmark of fine Oriental [Read the full article…]

The terms “handmade,” “hand-knotted,” and “handsewn” are often synonymous with quality, and when you have an article made by hand, it is unique and personalized. Persian and Oriental rugs are some of the best examples of this, as each rug is meticulously crafted by hand over the course of many weeks, months, or even years. [Read the full article…]

  A rug pad is an important element of rug ownership, yet many rug owners do not realize its importance. Oriental and Persian rugs are investments, and when they are placed directly on top of hard tile, wood, or vinyl flooring, or even on carpet, they depreciate and wear out much faster than they would [Read the full article…]