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Amogli was a Master weaver from the Persian city of Meshed. His rugs were distinguished from other Khorasan rugs by their blue selvedge. Amogli died at the beginning of the twentieth century, but rugs woven by him can still be … Continue reading →

Navajo rugs and textiles were produced by the Navajo people who lived in the four corners area of North America, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. The rugs and textiles were originally for there own utilitarian use but by the … Continue reading →

With summer almost here and the elections over London’s Oriental rug trade has seen a surge in business. Persian carpet importers are looking forward to the lifting of the US embargo, which includes handmade rugs and carpets from Iran. The … Continue reading →

The story of two Armenian rugs, one given to US President Calvin Coolidge, and another recently discovered in a San Diego home. These rugs were given as thanks for the US’s first humanitarian aid effort and the tragic fate of … Continue reading →

An outline agreement has been reached on the future of Iran’s nuclear program. All of us in the world of Persian rugs and Oriental carpets hope this will lead to a lifting of the sanctions and a normalization of the … Continue reading →

When purchasing Old and Antique Oriental rugs and carpets it’s important to look for alterations or to use a car traders term “cut and shut”. Many Old Persian rugs and Oriental carpets have had a hard life and damage that … Continue reading →

There are many occasions when it is preferable to rent a Persian rug or Oriental carpet, rather than going to the expense of purchasing the rug or carpet which will only be used for a limited time. Persian rugs are … Continue reading →

They is no doubting the Victorians love of Oriental rugs and carpets. They was a huge increase in demand of fine handmade rugs and carpets from exotic places such as Persia,Turkey and India. Its not clear if the desire was … Continue reading →

If you’re in the market for a new Persian carpet where do you go? The obvious place would be the high street stores, but the stock and expertise is usually low not to mention the extortionate prices. And beware of … Continue reading →

When the time comes to purchasing that ideal wedding present for your friends or family’s special day, it can be the start of some very deep thinking or even panic. The object of the excise is to give the happy … Continue reading →