High quality wool or silk area rugs last for decades – or longer! – when handled, cleaned, and cared for the right way.  It’s also important to know how not to clean your beautiful Persian and Oriental rug!  These beautiful rugs are, in essence, handmade works of art, and certain cleaning methods can cause damage [Read the full article…]

One of the things that makes handknotted wool and silk area rugs so exquisite is the density of the weave.  However, it’s this very feature that also allows dust and debris to get trapped in Oriental and Persian rugs, leading to degradation of the rug.  Here are a few of the things that might be [Read the full article…]

Handknotted rugs, like any handmade work of art, have inherent characteristics that add to their uniqueness and appeal.  Abrash is one of those characteristics that appears in fine Persian and Oriental rugs and adds a layer of intrigue and beauty, and for most rug collectors, desirability. “Abrash,” which comes from the Arabic word for “mottled,” [Read the full article…]

Hand knotted wool rugs represent a large but worthwhile investment.  When the time comes to clean your Oriental or Persian area rugs, you want to take every precaution to be sure the rug is cleaned thoroughly but safely.  Some of the best things you can do for your wool area rug are routine vacuuming, typically [Read the full article…]

Heavy furniture leaves indentations on carpet and rugs, and you may wonder if this will cause lasting damage to your beloved Oriental or Persian rug.  Most indentations gradually disappear over time, and you can help them along by placing an ice cube over the sunken area.  However, in some cases, depending on the fragility of [Read the full article…]