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Purchasing Oriental rugs and carpets in the January sales

There’s no doubt the alluring factor when high end stores announce the January sales. But the fact is that in today’s market and with access to the internet, you should be able to find a reputable Oriental rug dealer that … 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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Care tips for oriental rugs and carpets

Keep out of strong sunlight: Sun is the natural enemy of rugs. place your rug in a conservatory or a very sunny room and the colours will fade in time. Don’t place heavy furniture on the rug: Indentations caused by … Continue reading

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Choosing a new rug in 3 easy steps

Forget all those other home features, a new rug is all you need to add a little glitz to your home. Find a rug that fits and everything else just falls into place, you can base your whole decor around … Continue reading

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Signatures on Oriental rugs and carpets

You will find many Oriental rugs and carpets contain the woven signature of the weaver. The importance of this is usually over stated by dealers and customers alike. A quality rug or carpets will speak for its self and many … Continue reading

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Persian Senneh (Sehna, Senna, Sinneh) rugs and carpets

The Persian town of Senneh is now known as Sanandaj, and is located north-west of Hamadan. Senneh is a Persian Kurdish weave and gives its name to the asymmetric Persian knot. Senneh has been famous for its finely woven rugs … Continue reading

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PERSIAN JOSHAGAN (JOSHAGHAN) RUGS AND CARPETS

Rugs and carpets have been produced in the Persian village of Joshagan for several centuries. Joshagan is situated just north of the famous Persian city of Isfahan, but rugs and carpets manufactured by the people of Joshagan are more a … Continue reading

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London’s best kept secret

If you want to buy the best quality Oriental rugs and carpets at wholesale prices where do you go and who will advise you. David J.Wilkins Oriental Rug Brokers is a small family business that has been guiding their customers around London’s … Continue reading

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Assessing a oriental rug or carpet for its quality

There is no precise way to analyse the quality of a oriental rug, However there are a number of attributes to look out for that will give you some indication. The factors are knots per square inch, colour, design, materials … Continue reading

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