Monthly Archives: December 2013

How to keep your rug safe during party season

It’s nearly Christmas folks (like we need to remind you!) and this means the party season is nearly here. This can be a worry for owners of Oriental rugs, the thought of hoards of people trampling party food into their … Continue reading

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Deliberate mistakes in handmade Persian rugs and carpets

In many handmade Persian rugs and carpets you will discover the deliberate mistake. Followers of Islam believe only Allah makes things perfectly, and therefore to weave a perfect rug or carpet would be an offence to Allah. The original deliberate … Continue reading

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Terms used in estimating the age of oriental rugs and carpets

In the world of oriental rugs the age of a rug can only be placed into four main ranges. This is because the exact year when the rug was woven is impossible to pinpoint. Also age means money, consequently many … Continue reading

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