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Articles about persian rugs (0-50 of 148)
- All You Wanted To Know About Karastan Rugs
By: kassiermdembowski | - Karastan is a leading name in rugs and carpets. The company started its operations way back in 1928 and now is one of the best brands in rugs. Its rugs come in both natural and synthetic material. The beauty of these rugs is that it is difficult to tell the difference between these machine made rugs and the handmade rugs. Karastan area rugs have the timeless charm of handmade rugs and therefore are in high demand.
Karastan is known for its wool area rugs. These high quality rugs ar ...
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- Tips For Caring Of Your Precious Antique Rugs And Persian Carpets
By: John Michel | -
If precious antique rugs survived weathering with time it is just because they are taken care of very well. Persian rugs serve you long when they are treated with care, especially from moths and moisture.
Should the Persian rugs be stored, regular checks is called for especially for moths. However, when a Persian carpet is in use, there is any danger of moths to it.
Moisture and dampness rot the threads and reduce the quality of the carpet and the rugs pretty soo ...
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- Guide To Buy Persian Rugs And Persian Carpets
By: John Michel | -
Persian rugs and carpets are a true representation of the ancient Persian art & culture. The genuine Persian rugs and Persian carpets are from Iran and most of the times you will find imitation of the same from countries such as India, Pakistan, Turkey and China but always remember that authentic Persian rugs and Persian carpets are MADE IN IRAN.
The exquisite rugs and carpets are in great demand from all over the world and the large population weavers in Iran who earn their ...
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- Rug Pads For Persian And Oriental Rugs
By: lucsta | - Persian and oriental rugs can last a lifetime with the proper rug pad. A rug pad will prolong the life of any persian and oriental rug while also protecting your floors and your family. Since persian and oriental rugs are handmade, the back of the rugs consist of knots. These knots should be protected with a quality rug pad.
If your rug tends to slide, then the best rug pad for your persian and oriental rug is a recycled jute and solid rubber combination rug pad. This rug pad is nee ...
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- Rug Pad For Thin And Low Profile Rugs
By: lucsta | - I often hear the question, "what type of rug pad works best for thin rugs?", I wanted to write a little about this topic. By thin rugs, we mean rugs that are made with a thinner, or flatter pile. These are often described as low profile rugs as well. Thin rugs could be new and they can also be antique. Navajo rugs, kilim rugs, antique persian rugs, sisal rugs, jute rugs and others are all considered thin or low profile rugs.
Initially, many people think of a thick rug pad to put und ...
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- What To Look Out For When Buying Oriental Rugs On Holiday?
By: Margrata | - Many people go on holiday to places where rugs are woven and it is part of the experience to go to the market to buy a rug.
Over the years I have been called out many times to assess and value rugs bought in the Middle East, North Africa or India and more recently China, for insurance purposes or to sell.
With regard to price generally speaking you pay pretty close or even more for the rug abroad than you would in the UK. However many rugs bought abroad are of a lower quality ...
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- Moth Damage To Oriental Rugs
By: Margrata | - In the last 3 years there has been a huge increase in moth damage including Oriental rugs. The clothes moth is up to 1 cm long, of a silvery brown colour, often flying in a fluttering circular motion. When attacked by trying to swat it of, drops to the floor often disappearing.
Moths are attracted to places which are dark, undisturbed and damp. They lay eggs in protein based fibres, i.e. wool, silk and fur. The eggs are small and translucent and difficult to see. When they hatch a ...
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- What Is Special About Natural Dyes And Hand Spun Wool?
By: Margrata | - If you look at an oriental weaving (rug, bags, pillow covers etc) from the 19thC you will notice that the colours have an attractive depth and richness about them. Natural dyes produce a vast range of colours that have a remarkable ability to harmonize with each other. Research into the chemistry of these dyes has shown that in the case of reds from the Madder root these is a cocktail of at least 40 active pigments present in varying degrees.
The relative percentages of each depend ...
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- How Do I Learn About Antique Oriental Rugs?
By: Margrata | - There are two aspects of learning about Antique Oriental rugs, first it to be able to see and handle old rugs. You have to be able to distinguish different types of structures, colour palettes and handle. There are a number of ways, learning from a dealer who has a stock you can look at, joining a local rug appreciation society and regularly visiting auction houses. This way you can begin to appreciate wool quality, fine workmanship, natural dyes and designs. Oriental rugs have a real tact ...
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- How To Purchase And Maintain Handmade Silk Rugs
By: Loui Lu | - As a symbol of ones wealth and taste, handmade rugs have drawn more and more attention than ever before. An exquisite handmade rug has value both in workmanship and art, so people have to acknowledge special knowledge so as to choose and maintain a worthy rug.
Nowadays, it has been customary for a family to keep several rugs such asPersian rugs, oriental rugs, silk rugs, area rugs, etc. Different rugs will be purchased and used at different seasons. Paintings and ornaments, whic ...
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- What To Do If Your Oriental Rugs Are In A Flood?
By: Margrata | - Just because your oriental rug has become very wet does not necessarily mean that it is damaged. Often when they are professionally cleaned they use water based soaps. Recently I rescued a collection of rugs from a flood and only one of the 9 rugs was damaged, where the colours had run, which could only partially be remedied. The others were fine and none the worse for the event.
The first thing to do is at the first chance to dry them out. Very often when a rug is wet it looks uneven and ...
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- 3 Tips To Prolong The Life Of Your Persian Rug
By: Alissa. B | - Persian rugs may be an expensive investment, but with proper care and handling, they can last a lifetime. In fact, they are designed to last more than a single lifetime - many high quality rugs can last several centuries!
As a result, it is imperative that proper care is bestowed upon them to ensure their longevity. Here are 3 tips to help you maintain their beauty, functionality and quality on a daily basis.
1. Vacuuming, The Right Way
Wool, one of the mos ...
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- 10 Tips To Keep You Own A New Rug Everyday
By: Loui Lu | - Rugs are popular since the ancient times. As a great addition to a warm house, most people will take no hesitations to buy a beautiful rug. Its also a good idea to invest on precious rugs, such as Persian rugs, orient rugs, silk rugs, area rugs and so on, as youve noticed that there are more and more people owning rugs sale or rugs online shops. However, keeping a carpet clean and fresh through the years can a great challenge for most of the housewives. Dont worry anymore ...
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- Antique Rugs Vs. New Rugs - What Is The Difference?
By: Margrata | - Why are old rugs more expensive than new ones?
Well it depends how old, as there is a watershed in Oriental rugs that occurred around 1890 to 1920 when there was a huge influence from Europe that affected the design, dyes and wools used in oriental rugs.
The old rugs particularly from traditional weaving cultures in Turkey, the Caucasus, Persia and Central Asia were woven either for their own use or for sale in local bazaars. Therefore each tribe or village would have a ...
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- What Can I Do With An Oriental Carpet Or Rug That Is Beyond Repair?
By: Margrata | - There is a whole range of possibilities to repairs the rug:
1)You can do nothing put it in a quiet corner enjoy it as it disintegrates with dignity.
2) You can stabilize its condition by strengthening the edges and weak areas either by simple appropriate sewing or backing onto a supporting material and continue using it on the floor.
3) Use as a decorative wall hanging by either attaching it directly to the wall or mounting onto a frame.
4) O ...
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- Transform Your Kitchen With Rugs
By: Tex | - Kitchen is not a factory though it manufactures food. Rather, it is an integral part of your house and therefore, it needs some special attention as far as the decoration is concerned. Now, there are different accessories available to make your kitchen more attractive. Of course the kitchen accessories, potholders, canister sets are good ways to make your kitchen attractive. However, if you want to get out of the box, the kitchen rugs can be an excellent idea in this regard.
There ...
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- Enhance Your Kitchen With A Rug
By: Tex | - You thought that area rugs were only for living rooms? What about your kitchens? Kitchen is one place where you can be creative. There can be potted plants, canister sets or potholders and even kitchen rugs. As they say that each and every accessory in the room is functional in their own unique ways. So if you are eager to know more about the utility of kitchen rugs, you can read on.
It does not matter whether you have a tile floor or a marble floor for the kitchen. You can always a ...
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- Rug Company, Rug Store, Online Rug Store, Rugs Manufacturers, Scottsdale, Arizona
By: seocompany | - Probably the most commonly used decor for the home is the rug. Rugs make a versatile floor covering; they are attractive and also serve a functional purpose. The use of rugs are centuries old and tapestries could be found on the walls as well as the floor in Medieval Times. Rugs this day in age have surely changed a little in textiles but not too much in techniques. Woven rugs are still being made with wooden loom frames, but some type looms have since been advanced somewhat from the frame. Wool ...
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- Identifying The Origin Of Oriental Rugs
By: Kristina Keffer | - When it comes to home dcor, the rugs can be indispensable. The changing trends in interior design have brought many different types of rugs in the market. Today, rugs come in all shapes, sizes, colours and different materials. With lots of choices available, finding the best suited rug for your home will be a challenge. However, the choosing the rugs for your home will be much easier if you are well aware of the different types of rugs available today.
Before getting into th ...
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- Tips For Oriental Rug Cleaning & Repair
By: Kristina Keffer | - Oriental rugs are becoming indispensable in interior design. Becuse oriental rugs come in different colours and designs, there is almost certainly one that is perfect for your home out there. What matters most is the care and maintenance of these oriental rugs. You may be aware of the fact that Persian rugs are very popular. These Persian rugs have to be cleaned periodically to ensure long life of the rug. Thankfully, the Persian rugs are very easy to clean. However, several factors have to be ...
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- Rugs Like Furniture
By: Bella Mclaine | - First came the trend of traditional rugs in the initial stages when it was new for all people then slowly other types of rugs like modern rugs, shaggy rugs came into existence. Traditional rugs are easily available from any rugs shops or market. The traditional rugs are known for providing alleviates the stress of your body. Sitting on a hard floor may strain your back or leg but on rugs shows positive effects. Connoisseur people have long back recognized the magnificent work of art to dcor ...
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- Manufacturing Of Contemporary Rug
By: Bella Mclaine | - Rugs can be defined as floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric. Generally rugs are used to decor the room. There are various kinds of rugs available in the market namely braided rugs, contemporary rugs, shaggy rugs, traditional rugs, wool rugs, Persian rugs, capel rugs, oriental rugs, natural fiber rugs, & kitchen rugs. Searching of rugs is not a difficult task as you can easily assemble information from the internet and books. Recently the trend of contemporary rugs is prevai ...
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- Persian Rugs - A Gold-standard For Uncertain Economic Times
By: lazy submit | - Theres no better time to decorate with a Persian rug. Thats because an area rug is a wise and cost effective decorating choice, particularly in difficult economic times, says industry leader Rugman.com.
Persian rugs are a distinct subset of the Oriental rug category and are considered to be the finest in the world. With authentic Persian rugs increasing in value and lasting for generations, theyve become a luxurious way to enhance the look of any room in yo ...
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- The History Of The Oriental Carpet
By: John Thackeray | - The art of weaving oriental carpets has its roots thousands of centuries ago. This is an undisputed fact due to the discovery of the ancient Pazyryk rug that was found in the Altai Mountains. This rug has been dated back to between the second and fifth centuries before Christ!
When looking at the intricate detail on this ancient rug, it is interesting to see the progression of oriental carpet weaving. This ancient relic only confirms that little has changed in the art of rug makin ...
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- Why You Should Use The Affordable Cheap Area Rugs
By: Muna Wanjiru | - The best way to decorate a home or any space for that matter is to use the cheapest and most effective way the market can offer. One of the way one can do this is to use cheap area rugs. Just like the name suggests, they can suit the budget of anybody who is willing to spend time to choose the various designs available. There is a huge variety of colors to choose from depending on your taste and preference. One cannot have an excuse not to have a classy home courtesy of the cheap rugs which are ...
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- What Do Persian Rugs Have To Do With The Iranians?
By: Muna Wanjiru | - As the name suggests, Persian rugs are rugs from Persia. Persia is the ancient name for modern day Iran. Their rich culture of weaving rugs began 2,500 years ago as civilization started. The inspired style made by artistic men and women sizzled many not just in Persia but, amongst the traders who were coming in and out of the city for trade. As a result, the world slowly got to experience this wonderful designs and quality, making Persian rugs one of the best in the world. Their tie to culture e ...
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- One Rug One Story: N.k. Chaudhary
By: john silvester | - Mr. Nand Kishore. Chaudhary dedicated his 30 years of experience in carpet business to his company, Jaipur Rugs Company Pvt. Ltd. and is now Managing Director of it.
Born and brought up in a small town in India, Churu, it was his grit and determination that made Mr. Chaudhary embark on a mission that would go on to reshape the Indian carpet industry.
A personification of simplicity, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary is thoroughly dedicated to the Indian hand-knotted rug weaving industry w ...
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- Handmade Vs Machine Made Rugs & Carpets
By: Jenifer Bain | - The very look of handmade carpets and rugs is different from machine made carpets and rugs. There are a number of differences between handmade and machine made rugs. Here are some distinct elements to consider.
Knots
Machine made rugs and carpets are not woven by hand but are loomed by a computer generated system or apparatus. There are no knots in a machine made rugs. Whereas in a hand made rug, each knot is hand knotted and tied. In machine made carpets, threads are glued ...
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- Business Operations Include Three Words: People, Products, Profit.
By: Andrew ferade | - Business Operations include three words: People, Products, Profit.
Unless you have got a good team, you cant do much with the other two.
Jaipur Rugs is one of the renowned market players engaged in the manufacturing and export business of superior quality wool, wool-silk, pure silk and contemporary rugs and carpets. Founded in the year 1999, by Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, a person with an experience of 30 years in the carpet business, today Jaipur Rugs has emerged as a ...
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- How To Identify A Real Silk Rugs
By: chinatopwin.com | - We don't mean to be alarmist, but we sometimes see "silk rugs" that are made of something other than genuine, natural silk. This is not a problem if you know that the rug you are considering is made of artificial silk, but sometimes rug dealers neglect to pass on this information! The problem happens most often with just a few rug types sold in tourist markets in Turkey and India (and sometimes in Pakistan).
Real Silk
Real silk is produced as the cocoon covering of the silkworm, th ...
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- Southwest Area Rugs - Liven Up Your Decor
By: Caroline Hartford | - Whether you are starting with carpeted or hardwood floors in your home, area rugs are a great way to decorate. There are many styles and types of rugs. The best way to choose is to research the area rugs you are interested in.
If you search the world wide web, you will find that the available styles of area rugs are seemingly endless. You'll see classic Persian rugs and the ever-popular Southwestern style area rugs. There are also all natural area rugs and rugs made out of bamboo, o ...
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- Area Rugs That Complement Your Decor
By: Caroline Hartford | - Area rugs are the perfect way to accent your home in an elegant and cost-effective way. These area rugs are like carpet in that they are a floor covering which can be used to cover whole rooms or for partial cover, but they are removable for easier cleaning or redecorating, which is unlike carpet.
Among the most popular area rugs are Persian rugs. These are a type of oriental area rug that feature imaginatively intricate designs and creative use of color combinations. Persian rugs h ...
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- Area Rugs In Many Colors And Styles That Fit Every Room
By: Caroline Hartford | - Area rugs are the perfect way to accent your home in an elegant and cost-effective way. These area rugs are like carpet in that they are a floor covering which can be used to cover whole rooms or for partial cover, but they are removable for easier cleaning or redecorating, which is unlike carpet.
One of the most popular variety of area rugs are Persian rugs. This kind of oriental area rug is handmade in virtually limitless color combinations and intricate patterns. The art of Persi ...
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- Persian Rugs - What You Need To Know When Buying A Persian Rug
By: Lacy Van Ryan | - When you are looking for area rugs there are many types to choose from. The type that most people have heard of are Persian rugs. These rugs are beautiful in their design and can bring any room in your home to life. There are some things that you need to know about the Persian rug before you buy one or more.
An authentic Persian rug can be very expensive. These types of rugs may not be something that everyone can afford, which is why so many people end up getting inferior rugs. If ...
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- A Nain Persian Rug - Simply Perfect
By: Arnold Hexden | - There are some of us who pay attention to even the most intricate details, who think that there is a world of difference between baby blue and sky blue, who believe that carpets are the soul of the floor and that they should caress the feet instead of just being something to walk on; if you believe this, then you will love the feel and comfort which is unique to the Nain Persian rug.
These rugs come from a very small desert town called Nain, 150km from Isfahan, in the heart of Ira ...
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- Timetravel With A Handmade Persian Rug
By: Arnold Hexden | - The world trade of the last decades met with an almost surprising demand of antiquities, with a handmade Persian rug being among the most popular. One of the main reasons for this is that as the world evolves more and more day by day and year by year, some of us have discovered that past traditions, the ones we've been running away from for so much time now, are not so bad after all. On the contrary, it seems that what was made manually 1, 2 or 3 centuries ago and clearly stood the test of time, ...
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- Relax The Natural Way On A Persian Gabbeh Rug
By: Arnold Hexden | - The 21st century has had its impact on the human civilization; we are more and more concerned about work, money and jobs, and we forget about the comfort of our home. For those of you who still remember the pleasure of relaxing in your own space, the people of Qashqai have a solution to your problems: a Persian Gabbeh rug, where the originality and simplicity of the Middle East can come right under your feet!
A Persian Gabbeh rug is made by the Qashqai pastoral nomad tribe in sout ...
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- A Persian Kashan Rug -the Carpet Of Kings
By: Arnold Hexden | - Ever since the man appeared on earth, he has always been searching to better himself; better home, better food, better comfort and last but not least, better ways of expressing himself. Surprising as it may seem, the expert weavers of the city of Kashan discovered the panacea of how to improve their life. They have found the balance between functionality and aesthetic comfort by reinventing the beauty of carpets, and by having a Persian Kashan rug you can also bring this equilibrium directly in ...
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- Repairing Persian Rugs
By: jbreyer | - Repairing Persian rugs is important to keep them looking great and holding their value. This job can be a very delicate operation, however, and only someone who is qualified and experienced should be used to do the repairs. The types of damage that can happen to Persian rugs over time can include water damage, insect and moth damage, pets chewing and scratching causing damage, damage from your vaccuum cleaner, damage that is caused by chemicals, sun damage from exposure to bright sun light, unev ...
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- A Tabriz Rug - Your Own Magic Carpet
By: Arnold Hexden | - Perhaps one of the most beautiful rugs ever made is a Tabriz rug; it defines the legends and history together with the sensitivity of the Persian world. Tabriz rugs are extremely aesthetically pleasing works of art which gather in their elegant patterns the myth of ancient traditions. Having such a carpet in your home will personalize it and give it the originality you always wished for.
Tabriz rugs come from the second largest city in Iran which is situated in the Persian Azerba ...
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- Selling My Persian Rugs
By: Bernard Garth II | - Selling My Persian Rugs
Selling Persian rugs can be quite a gamble, and if it is not done correctly, a lot of money can be lost. Depending on several different factors, a Persian rug may be worth multiple times what was paid for the rug originally. Some of the factors that may affect the value, and selling Persian rug price, include the age of the rug, the authenticity of the rug, what materials the rug is made from, whether it is cotton or silk, the condition of the rug and the c ...
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- Persian Rug Or Kilim. To Weave A Masterpiece
By: Bill Kernodle | - The tools need to create some of the worlds most intriguing rugs are surprisingly few.One is a loom. It may be large as in a modern industrial factory or it may be small enough to carry on the back of a horse.The looms' role is to hold the warps (longitudinal strands) under tension so that the weaver may weave the wefts (horizontal strands) between the warps to fabricate the rug. The earliest portable looms were backstrap, ground,warp-weighted or frame.. A backstrap loom is used while the vert ...
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- Persian Rugs. Machines Can't Tie Knots
By: Bill Kernodle | - Gazing at a fine Persian rug, one cannot help but become lost in the beauty and wonder that is true art. Art that is made by the peasant, enjoyed by the masses and prized by kings and the elite in every society. A Persian rug is from what is known today as modern day Iran. These types of rugs have been made and prized now for thousands of years. At first Persian rugs were born of necessity and the need to cover an often earthen floor. The kilims or flat weave rugs are an example of the utilitari ...
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- Persian Rugs "€" What A Great Cover-up!
By: Jim Grayson | - The floor of your home says a lot about your style and personality. Its the first thing that people see when they enter and theyre constantly reminded of it since theyre standing on it. A lot of homeowners opt to go with hardwood floors these days and, indeed, these can be quite lovelybut they are hard, therefore the name. Sadly, carpets are known for attracting huge amounts of dust and other undesirables, so theyre not always an option. Have no fear; a wonderful balance can be ac ...
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