History of handwoven Rugs
History of handwoven Rugs Ancient textiles and handmade rugs have been made for over 2000 years. Over the centuries, several epics, ancient writings and miniature paintings allude to the handmade rugs of the time, emphasizing their beauty. Homer’s writings and the legend of the great Baharestan (famous garden rugs of the ancient Persian Sassanids) provide […]
Have You Ever Considered a Rug Trade-In?
Have You Ever Considered a Rug Trade-In? Have You Ever Considered a Rug Trade-In? One possibility is that you have inherited a rug which you have been told is valuable but you may feel terribly guilty about not wanting to keep it just because it is not your style. The rug may be in need […]
A Short History of Rugs
A Short History of Rugs Tribal Oriental and Persian Rugs were designed from the beginning of the textile making tradition to be relocated often. Fine rugs have survived centuries because they were made to travel Tribal Rugs were made to be folded compactly and carried by beasts of burden commonly Camels horses donkeys or Yaks. […]
Is My Rug Worth Repairing?
Is my rug worth repairing You may be asking this question if you have inherited a fine rug or been given a rug by your family that is in less than perfect condition, If the rug is quite old even the giver may have known little about the rug. It may have been gifted to […]