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The production of Kashmir rugs and carpets is mainly centered in and around the city of Srinagar, in this disputed region of northern India. Kashmir rugs and carpets are handmade and can be found woven in wool, silk and mercerised … Continue reading →

Oriental rugs suit a diverse range of home interiors and Asian inspired themes work particularly well with a rug of this quality. Try a taste of the Orient in your home and add a few traditional features that’ll compliment the … Continue reading →

Persian Gabbeh rugs are woven in and around the Shiraz and Fars regions of Iran, mainly by the Qashqai tribe. They usually have a very long pile of up to an inch deep. The original old Gabbeh rugs were undyed … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The one thing you can say about a Persian rug, apart from it being beautiful, is this is a feature that needs the right surroundings to be truly appreciated. The rest of the room often pales into insignificance once you … Continue reading →

Buy a Persian rug and this is one feature that you want to be on show at all times. Say you had to put the rug into storage for a short while though, suppose you were moving home or were … Continue reading →

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 →